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USDA Forest Service Project No.: Q80280906-1 Pacific Southwest Research Station

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SECTION 15000

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 0 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00003 Table of Contents

00851 List of Drawings

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01010 Summary of Work

01040 Project Coordination

01045 Cutting and Patching

01095 Reference Standards and Definitions

01200 Project Meetings

01300 Submittals

01320 Construction Scheduling and Progress Documentation

01450 Quality Control

01631 Product Substitutions

01700 Execution Requirements

01740 Guarantees, Warranties, Bonds Service And Maintenance Contracts

01780 Contract Closeout

DIVISION 2 – SITEWORK

02050 Demolition

02300 Excavation for Structures

DIVISION 3 – CONCRETE

03300 Cast-In-Place Concrete

DIVISION 4 – MASONRY

Not Used.

DIVISION 5 – METALS

05120 Structural Steel

05500 Metal Fabrications

DIVISION 6 - WOOD AND PLASTIC

06100 Rough Carpentry

06121 Wood Nailers and Carpentry for Roof

06200 Finish Carpentry and Millwork

DIVISION 7 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07200 Roof Insulation

07210 Building Insulation

07270 Firestopping Systems

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07900 Sealants and Caulking

07550 Modified Bituminous Membrane Roofing

07600 Flashing and Sheet Metal

DIVISION 8 - DOORS AND WINDOWS

08110 Steel Doors and Frames

08113 Fire Rated Glass and Framing Systems

08210 Interior Wood Doors

08410 Aluminum Entrances and Storefronts

08520 Aluminum Windows

08710 Builders Hardware

08810 Glass and Glazing

DIVISION 9 – FINISHES

09100 Non-Load Bearing Framing Systems

09260 Gypsum Board System

09510 Acoustical Ceiling

09660 Resilient Tile Flooring

09679 Resilient Base and Accessories

09680 Carpet

09900 Painting

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10200 Louvers and Wall Vents

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

DIVISION 14 - CONVEYING SYSTEMS

DIVISION 15 – MECHANICAL

15000 Basic Methods and Requirements (Mechanical)

15090 Supports And Anchors

15100 Pipes, Fittings, Valves And Cocks

15200 Supports, Anchors, Expansion Compensation and Vibration Isolation

15250 Duct, Piping and Equipment Insulation

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15300 Fire Protection

15400 Plumbing

15600 Heating Hot Water Boiler, Water System Specialties, Pumps, Valves and Piping

15700 Ductwork, Air Distribution Equipment and Accessories

15800 Fans, Air Handling Units, Filters and Coils

15900 Controls, Mechanical

DIVISION 16 – ELECTRICAL

16010 General Provisions

16050 Basic Construction Materials and Methods

16060 Grounding

16113 Underslab and Underground Electrical Work

16120 Conductors and Cables

16130 Raceways and Boxes

16460 Dry Type Transformers

16470 Panelboard

16480 Motor Control Center

16500 Lighting

16720 Fire Alarm and Detection System

END OF SECTION

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SECTION 00851

LIST OF DRAWINGS

The drawings listed below accompanying this specification and form a part of the contract.

Drawing No.

ARCHITECTURAL

Title

T1 Title Sheet

A0 Abbreviations, Legend, and Accessibility Requirements

A1.1 Demolition Floor Plan – First Floor North

A1.2 Demolition Floor Plan – First Floor South

A1.3 Demolition Floor Plan – Second Floor North

A1.4 Demolition Floor Plan – Second Floor South and Roof

A1.5 Demolition Floor Plan – Roof

A1.6 Demolition Reflected Ceiling Plan – First Floor North

A1.7 Demolition Reflected Ceiling Plan – First Floor South

A1.8 Demolition Reflected Ceiling Plan – Second Floor North

A1.9 Demolition Reflected Ceiling Plan – Second Floor South

A1.10 Demolition Building Elevations

A1.11 Demolition Building Elevations

A2.1 Floor Plan – First Floor North

A2.2 Floor Plan – First Floor South

A2.3 Floor Plan – Second Floor North

A2.4 Floor Plan – Second Floor South

A2.5 Roof Plan – South

A3.1 Reflected Ceiling Plan – First Floor North

A3.2 Reflected Ceiling Plan – First Floor South

A3.3 Reflected Ceiling Plan – Second Floor North

A3.4 Reflected Ceiling Plan – Second Floor South

A4.1 Building Elevations and Longitudinal Section

A4.2 Building Elevations and Sections

A5.1 Interior Finish Plan – First Floor North

A5.2 Interior Finish Plan – First Floor South

A5.3 Interior Finish Plan – Second Floor North

A5.4 Interior Finish Plan – Second Floor South

A6.1 Enlarged Stair Plans and Section

A6.2 Enlarged Stair Plan and Interior Elevation

A6.3 Door Schedule

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A6.4 Window Schedule

A7.1 Details

A7.2 Door and Window Details

A7.3 Louver and Miscellaneous Details

A7.4 Ceiling Details and Notes

STRUCTURAL

S1.1 General Notes

S1.2 Typical Concrete Details

S1.3 Typical Wood Details

S1.4 Foundation Details

S1.5 Wood Details

S2.1 Foundation Plan – North

S2.2 Foundation Plan – South

S2.3 First Floor – Shear Wall Layout

S2.4 First Floor – Shear Wall Layout

S2.5 Second Floor Plan – Shear Wall Layout

S2.6 Second Floor Plan – Shear Wall Layout

S2.7 Roof Framing Plan – North

S2.8 Roof Framing Plan – South

S3.1 Stair Details

MECHANICAL

M0.1 Abbreviations, Legend, Notes & Index

M0.2 Schedules

M1.1A Demolition Plan – First Floor

M1.2A Demolition – Second Floor

M2.1A First Floor Plan – North

M2.1B First Floor Plan – South

M2.2A Second Floor Plan – North

M2.2B Second Floor Plan – South

M4.1 Enlarged Plans and Diagrams

M5.1 Enlarged Plans and Diagrams

M6.1 Details

PLUMBING

P1.0 Abbreviations, Legend, Schedules, Notes & Index

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P2.1 First Floor Plan – Plumbing

P2.2 Second Floor Plan - Plumbing

ELECTRICAL

E0.1 Symbol Legend, General Notes, & Fixture Schedule

E0.2 Single Line Diagram – Existing & New

E1.1 First Floor Plan – Lighting Demolition

E1.2 Second Floor Plan – Lighting Demolition

E1.3 First Floor Plan – Fire Alarm System Demolition

E1.4 Second Floor Plan – Fire Alarm System Demolition

E2.1 First Floor Plan – Lighting

E2.2 Second Floor Plan – Lighting

E3.1 First Floor Plan – Power & Signal

E3.2 Second Floor Plan – Power & Signal

E4.0 Fire Alarm System General Notes & Riser Diagram

E4.1 First Floor Plan – Fire Alarm System

E4.2 Second Floor Plan – Fire Alarm System

E5.1 First Floor – HVAC

E5.2 Second Floor – HVAC

E6.1 Schedule & Diagrams

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SECTION 01010

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION.

A. The Project consists of the renovation of the existing Redwood Science Laboratory building as shown on

Construction Documents, dated July 11, 2007.

B. The Work includes, but not limited to the following:

1. Base Bid (All work shown is in Base Bid Unless Otherwise Noted as Bid Option)

a. Seismic retrofit of existing building. All seismic upgrades in existing building, including seismic components that support second floor addition.*

b. Fire alarm system upgrade, including connections and components as required to allow for expansion of second floor addition.*

c. HVAC and plumbing upgrade, including connections and components as required to allow for expansion of second floor addition.”

d. Design-build new sprinkler system throughout entire building, including connections and components as required to allow for expansion of second floor addition.*

e. Selective demolition, modification, cutting, patching and restoration of existing building as required by construction of new work (Items a through e).

f. Temporary barricades as required. Provide protection/clean-up of all existing finishes, furnishings and equipment. Contractor to work with Forest Service to determine duration and extend for relocation of building staff, furnishings and equipment as required by construction of new work (Items a through e).

2. Add Alternate A: Second Floor Addition **

a. Work includes, but not limited to: Construction of new second floor addition with new roof;

modification, cutting, patching and restoration of existing building as required by construction of new work; construction, connection and integration of all fire alarm, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work for new second floor addition; temporary barricades as required.

3. Add Alternate B: Existing Lighting Upgrade **

a. Work includes, but not limited to: Demolition of existing lighting system; installation of new lighting system; modification, cutting, patching and restoration of existing building components and finishes as required by construction of new work; temporary barricades as required.

4. Add Alternate C: Existing Stair Upgrade **

a. Work includes, but not limited to: Demolition of existing stairs and partial demolition of adjacent walls, doors, ceilings and plumbing/electrical fixtures; installation of new stairs, doors, ceilings, walls and walkways; modification, cutting, patching and restoration of existing building components and finishes as required by construction of new work; temporary barricades as required.

5. Add Alternate C: Existing Door ADA/ABA Upgrade **

a. Work includes, but not limited to: Demolition of existing walls, and doors; installation of new walls, doors, and hardware, modification, butting, patching and restoration of existing building

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* Second floor addition is in Add Alternate A.

** All work in construction documents to be included in base bid unless they are explicitly noted to be in

Add Alternates A, B, C, or D.

C. Contractor shall follow a strict staging plan to ensure a successful Project given the location and layout of the building and work, the interference with pedestrian and vehicular traffic and fire lanes, noise generated on site, impact to adjacent properties such as dust.

1. To minimize disruption to adjacent property and to complete the Project on schedule, certain arrangements and construction sequencing need to be carefully thought out by the Contractor and employed, including efficient traffic routing.

2. Notify the city, appropriate governmental agencies, and adjacent property owners prior to the Start of Construction, and a minimum of (5) five working days prior to performing any work which necessitates closing or creating limited access to park walkways, parking, fire lanes, driveways, and roads.

a. Contractor will obtain and pay for any services of City Agencies or Permits required for Street

Use/Traffic Control out of his Construction Contract.

b. Contractor will obtain written permission from the City prior to effecting such temporary closures or interruptions.

c. Contractor shall coordinate with USDA Forest Service and governmental agencies regarding timely public notice of such disruptions.

D. Noise Control: USDA Forest Service shall limit normal hours of construction to not earlier than 7:30 A.M.

and not later than 5 P.M. as well as limited hours of certain types of demolition and construction operations;

coordinate with Contracting Officer.

1. Muffle and shield intakes and exhausts, shroud or shield impact tools, and use electric-powered rather than diesel-powered construction equipment, as feasible, so that noise would not exceed limits stated in USDA Forest Service’s Noise Ordinance.

2. Other than specified above in these special provisions, absolutely no construction activity shall occur during the hours of 8:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. which would cause noise levels to exceed the ambient noise level by 5 DBA at the nearest property line without required approval from Contracting Officer.

E. Dust and Dirt Control: Perform the Work in a manner to minimize the generation of dust and dirt, to prevent dust and dirt from interfering with the progress of the Work, and to keep dust and dirt from accumulating in work areas and adjacent properties.

1. Demolition of existing buildings shall be performed by USDA Forest Service. Sprinkle demolition areas with water continually during demolition activity; sprinkle unpaved construction areas with water at least twice per day to reduce dust generation by approximately fifty percent (50%).

2. Trench and exposed soil at the work site shall be watered down at least twice daily or as needed to control dust.

3. Overfilling of haul trucks would be prevented, and protective covers shall be place on trucks if necessary, to prevent dust and odor problems.

4. Haul truck tires shall be rinsed of mud before leaving the work site and any spillage of excavated material on roadways adjacent to the work site shall be cleaned up promptly.

5. Cover stockpiles of soil, sand and other materials; cover trucks hauling debris, soils, sand or other such material.

6. Sweep streets surrounding demolition and construction Project site at least once per day to reduce particulate emissions.

F. Pollution Control: Comply with applicable regulatory requirements and anti-pollution ordinances during the conduct of construction and disposal operations.

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G. Water Control: Do not permit surface and subsurface water and other liquids to accumulate in or about the Project site and vicinity thereof. Should conditions develop, control the water or other liquids, and suitably dispose of by means of temporary pumps, piping, drainage lines, troughs, ditches, dams or other methods.

H. Erosion Control: Plan and execute construction and earth work by methods or control surface drainage from cuts and fills, and from borrow and waste disposal areas, to prevent erosion and sedimentation.

1. Hold the areas of bare soil exposed at one time to a minimum.

2. Provide temporary control measures such as berms, dikes and drains.

3. Construct fills and waste areas by selective placement to eliminate surface silts or clays, which will erode.

4. Periodically inspect earthwork to detect any evidence of the start of erosion.

5. Apply corrective measures as required to control erosion.

I. Cleaning During Construction: Control accumulation of waste materials and rubbish; legally dispose of off-site at intervals approved by Contracting Officer. Clean interior areas prior to start of finish work, maintain areas free of dust and other contaminants during finishing operations.

1.3 HAZARDOUS OR CONTAMINATED MATERIALS

The Contractor shall be responsible for the legal removal and disposal of any hazardous materials found in the Project Site. The Contractor shall review USDA Forest Service’s Hazardous Material Reports before submitting the bid. In the event that such hazardous/contaminated material is discovered, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer both verbally and in writing. Upon the Government’s receipt of such notification, the Contractor shall formulate and submit an abatement plan for review and approval by the USDA Forest Service before proceeding with this work. All Work shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and Local codes.

1.4 ADJACENT SITE CONDITION SURVEY

A. Prior to commencement of Work, the Contractor and Contracting Officer, shall jointly survey the Project site, and adjacent buildings, streets and facilities of the Project site, noting and recording existing damage and condition of same.

B. This record shall serve as a basis for determining subsequent damage to those items due to demolition and construction operations performed by the Contractor.

C. Damage noted shall be suitably marked on the item, if possible, and the record of existing damage shall be signed by the parties making the survey.

D. Damage to the Project site and the existing buildings, streets and facilities not noted on the original survey but subsequently observed shall be reported immediately to the Contracting Officer.

1.5 PROTECTION OF EXISTING STRUCTURES AND UTILITIES

A. It is the Contractor's responsibilities to evaluate soil and ground water conditions of the site and provides adequate design for all shoring, grading, and excavation. The Contractor must also locate all underground utility lines in the construction areas. The utility lines in the area must be properly relocated, maintained and properly protected from damage.

B. Contractor shall protect existing building structures not in the Work; existing heritage trees; existing overhead, above grade and below ground utility lines, services and equipment not in the Contract, and existing walkpaths, trails, roads, fencing, site furnitures, etc. from damages.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

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SECTION 01040

PROJECT COORDINATION

PART 1 – GENERAL

A. Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division-1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section specifies administrative and supervisory requirements necessary for Project coordination including, but not necessarily limited to:

1. Coordination.

2. Administrative and supervisory personnel.

3. General installation provisions.

4. Cleaning and protection.

B. Progress meetings, coordination meetings and pre-installation conferences.

C. Requirements for the Contractor's Construction Schedule are included in Section 01300 Submittals.

1.3 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 sequence, 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.

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

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

4. Locate and mark all existing utilities below grade prior to installation of work affected hereby.

B. Prepare memoranda for distribution to each party involved outlining special procedures required for coordination. Distribute copies of these memoranda to each trade performing work at the Project site.

Include such items as required notices, reports, and attendance at meetings.

1. Prepare similar memoranda for the Contracting Officer and separate contractors where coordination of their Work is required.

C. Administrative Procedures: Coordinate scheduling and timing of required administrative procedures with other construction activities to avoid conflicts and ensure orderly progress of the Work. Such administrative activities include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Preparation of schedules.

2. Installation and removal of temporary facilities.

3. Delivery and processing of submittals.

4. Progress and coordination meetings.

5. Project Close-out activities.

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D. Conservation: Coordinate construction activities to ensure that operations are carried out with consid-eration given to conservation of energy, water, and materials.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Coordination Drawings: Prepare and submit coordination Drawings where coordination is required for installation of products and materials fabricated off-site by separate entities, and where limited space availability necessitates maximum utilization of space for efficient installation of different components.

1. Show the interrelationship of components shown on separate Shop Drawings.

2. Indicate required installation sequences.

3. Comply with requirements contained in Section 01300, Submittals.

4. Refer to Division - 15 and 16 for specific coordination Drawing requirements for mechanical and electrical installations.

B. Staff Names: Within 15 days of Notice to Proceed, submit a list of the Contractor's principal staff assignments, including the Superintendent and other personnel in attendance at the Project site; identify individuals, their duties and responsibilities; list their addresses and telephone numbers.

1. Post copies of the list in the Project meeting room, the temporary field office, and each temporary telephone.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

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 written 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 questions regarding alternate 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.

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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 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 at Substantial Completion.

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.

C. Limiting Exposures: Supervise construction activities to ensure that no part of the construction, completed or in progress, is subject to harmful, dangerous, damaging, or otherwise deleterious exposure during the construction period. Where applicable, such exposures include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Excessive static or dynamic loading.

2. Excessive internal or external pressures.

3. Excessively high or low temperatures.

4. Excessive mold or mildrew.

5. Thermal shock.

6. Excessively high or low humidity.

7. Air contamination or pollution.

8. Rain, water, or ice.

9. Solvents.

10. Chemicals.

11. Light.

12. Radiation.

13. Puncture and abrasion.

14. Heavy foot and vehicular traffic.

15. Soiling, staining and corrosion.

16. Bacteria.

17. Rodent and insect infestations.

18. Combustion.

19. Electrical current and lightning.

20. High speed operation.

21. Improper lubrication.

22. Unusual wear or other misuse.

23. Contact between incompatible materials.

24. Destructive testing.

25. Misalignment.

26. Excessive weathering.

27. Unprotected storage.

28. Improper shipping or handling.

29. Theft.

30. Vandalism.

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SECTION 01045

CUTTING AND PATCHING

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including other Division-1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

A. This Section specifies administrative and procedural requirements for cutting and patching.

B. Refer to other Sections for specific requirements and limitations applicable to cutting and patching individual parts of the Work. Requirements of this Section apply to mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, electrical and other installations. Refer to Division - 15 and Division - 16 Sections for other requirements and limitations applicable to cutting and patching mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, electrical and other installations.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Cutting and Patching Proposal: Submit a proposal describing procedures well in advance of the time cutting and patching will be performed. Request approval to proceed with cutting and patching work.

Include the following information, as applicable, in the proposal:

1. Describe the extent of cutting and patching required show how it will be performed; and indicate why it cannot be avoided.

2. Describe anticipated results in terms of changes to existing construction. Include changes to structural elements and operating components as well as changes in the building's appearance and other significant visual elements.

3. List products to be used and firms or entities that will perform Work.

4. Indicate dates when cutting and patching will be performed.

5. Utilities: List utilities that cutting and patching procedure will disturb or affect. List utilities that will be relocated and those that will be temporarily out-of-service. Indicate how long service will be disrupted.

6. Where cutting and patching involves adding reinforcement to structural elements, submit details and engineering calculations showing integration of reinforcement with the original structure.

7. Approval by the Architect to proceed with cutting and patching does not waive the Architect's right to later require complete removal and replacement of unsatisfactory work.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Requirements for Structural Work: Do not cut and patch structural elements in a manner that would change their load-carrying capacity or load-deflection ratio.

1. Obtain approval of the cutting and patching proposal before cutting and patching the following structural elements:

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a. Foundation construction.

b. Bearing and retaining walls.

c. Structural concrete.

d. Structural steel.

e. Structural floor system.

f. Stair systems.

g. Miscellaneous structural metals.

h. Exterior wall construction.

i. Equipment supports.

j. Piping, ductwork, vessels and equipment.

B. Operational Limitations: Do not cut and patch operating elements or related components in a manner that would result in reducing their capacity to perform as intended. Do not cut and patch operating elements or related components in a manner that would result in increased maintenance, or decreased operational life or safety.

1. Obtain approval of the cutting and patching proposal before cutting and patching the following operating elements or safety related systems:

a. Shoring, bracing, and sheeting.

b. Primary operational systems and equipment.

c. Air or smoke barriers.

d. Water, moisture, or vapor barriers.

e. Membranes and flashings.

f. Fire protection systems.

g. Noise and vibration control elements and systems.

h. Control systems.

i. Communication systems.

j. Conveying systems.

k. Electrical wiring systems.

C. Visual Requirements: Do not cut and patch construction exposed on the exterior or in occupied spaces, in a manner that would, in the Architect's opinion, reduce the building's aesthetic qualities. Do not cut and patch in a manner that would result in visual evidence of cutting and patching. Remove and replace construction cut and patched in a visually unsatisfactory manner.

1. If possible retain the original installer or fabricator to cut and patch the following categories of exposed Work, or if it is not possible to engage the original installer or fabricator, engage another recognized experienced and specialized firm:

a. Concrete finishes.

b. Ornamental metal.

c. Exterior and interior trim woodwork.

d. Acoustical ceilings.

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Use materials identical to existing materials. For exposed surfaces, use materials that visually match existing adjacent surfaces to the fullest extent possible if identical materials are unavailable or cannot be used. Use materials whose installed performance will equal or surpass that of existing materials.

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3.1 INSPECTION

A. Examine surfaces to be cut and patched and conditions under which cutting and patching is to be performed before cutting. If unsafe or unsatisfactory conditions are encountered, take corrective action before proceeding.

1. Before proceeding, meet at the site with parties involved in cutting and patching, including mechanical and electrical trades. Review areas of potential interference and conflict. Coordinate procedures and resolve potential conflicts before proceeding.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Temporary Support: Provide temporary support of Work to be cut.

B. Protection: Protect existing construction during cutting and patching to prevent damage. Provide protection from adverse weather conditions for portions of the Project that might be exposed during cutting and patching operations.

C. Avoid interference with use of adjoining areas or interruption of free passage to adjoining areas.

D. Avoid cutting existing pipe, conduit or ductwork serving the building, but scheduled to be removed or relocated until provisions have been made to bypass them.

3.3 PERFORMANCE

A. General: Employ skilled workmen to perform cutting and patching. Proceed with cutting and patching at the earliest feasible time and complete without delay.

1. Cut existing construction to provide for installation of other components or performance of other construction activities and the subsequent fitting and patching required to restore surfaces to their original condition.

B. Cutting: Cut existing construction using methods least likely to damage elements retained or adjoining construction. Where possible review proposed procedures with the original installer; comply with the original installer's recommendations.

1. In general, where cutting is required use hand or small power tools designed for sawing or grinding, not hammering and chopping. Cut holes and slots as neatly to size required, and with minimum disturbance of adjacent surfaces. Temporarily cover openings when not in use.

2. To avoid marring existing finished surfaces, cut or drill from the exposed or finished side into concealed surfaces.

3. Cut through concrete and masonry using a cutting machine such as a carborundum saw or diamond core drill.

4. Comply with requirements of applicable Sections of Division - 2 Sections where cutting and patching requires excavating and backfilling.

5. Where services required to be removed, relocated or abandoned by pass utility services, such as pipe or conduit before cutting. Cut-off pipe or conduit in walls or partitions to be removed. Cap, valve or plug and seal the remaining portion of pipe or conduit to prevent entrance of moisture or other foreign matter after by-passing and cutting.

C. Patching: Patch with durable seams that are as invisible as possible. Comply with specified tolerances.

1. Where feasible, inspect and test patched areas to demonstrate integrity of the installation.

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2. Restore exposed finishes of patched areas and extend finish restoration into retained adjoining construction in a manner that will eliminate evidence of patching and refinishing.

3. Patch, repair or re-hang existing ceilings as necessary to provide an even plane surface of uniform appearance.

D. Plaster Installation: Comply with manufacturer’s instructions and install thickness and costs as indicated.

1. Unless otherwise indicated, provide 3-coat work.

2. Finish gypsum plaster to match existing adjacent surfaces. Sand lightly to remove trowel marks and arrives.

3. Cut, patch, point-up, and repair plaster to accommodate other construction.

3.4 CLEANING

A. Clean areas and spaces where cutting and patching is performed. Completely remove paint, mortar, oils, putty and similar nature. Thoroughly clean piping, conduit and similar features before applying paint or other finishing materials. Restore damaged pipe covering to its original condition.

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SECTION 01095

REFERENCE STANDARDS AND DEFINITIONS

A. Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. General: Basic Contract definitions are included in the General Conditions.

B. Indicated: The term "indicated" refers to graphic representations, notes, or schedules on the Drawings, other paragraphs or schedules in the Specifications, and similar requirements in the Contract Documents.

Where terms such as "shown," "noted," "scheduled," and "specified" are used, it is to help the reader locate the reference; no limitation on location is intended.

C. Directed: Terms such as "directed," "requested," "authorized," "selected," "approved," "required," and

"permitted" mean "directed by the Architect," "requested by the Architect," and similar phrases.

D. Approve: The term "approved," where used in conjunction with the Architect's action on the Contractor's submittals, applications, and requests, is limited to the Architect's duties and responsibilities as stated in General Conditions.

E. Regulation: The term "Regulations" includes laws, ordinances, statutes, and lawful orders issued by authorities having jurisdiction, as well as rules, conventions, and agreements within the construction industry that control performance of the Work.

F. Furnish: The term "furnish" is used to mean "supply and deliver to the Project site, ready for unloading, unpacking, assembly, installation, and similar operations."

G. Install: The term "install" is used to describe operations at project site including the actual "unloading, unpacking, assembly, erection, placing, anchoring, applying, working to dimension, finishing, curing, protecting, cleaning, and similar operations."

H. Provide: The term "provide" means "to furnish and install, complete and ready for the intended use."

I. Installer: An "Installer" is the Contractor or an entity engaged by the Contractor, either as an employee, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor, for performance of a particular construction activity, including installation, erection, application, and similar operations. Installers are required to be experienced in the operations they are engaged to perform.

1. The term "experienced" when used with the term "Installer" means having a minimum of 5 previous

Projects similar in size and scope to this Project, being familiar with the precautions required, and having complied with requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.

2. Trades: Use of titles such as "carpentry" is not intended to imply that certain construction activities must be performed by accredited or unionized individuals of a corresponding generic name, such as "carpenter." It also does not imply that requirements specified apply exclusively to tradespersons of the corresponding generic name.

3. Assignment of Specialists: Certain Sections of the Specifications require that specific construction activities shall be performed by specialists who are recognized experts in the operations to be

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a. This requirement shall not be interpreted to conflict with enforcement of building codes and similar regulations governing the Work. It is also not intended to interfere with local trade union jurisdictional settlements and similar conventions.

J. Project Site is the space available to the Contractor for performance of construction activities, either exclusively or in conjunction with others performing other work as part of the Project. The extent of the Project Site is shown on the Drawings and may or may not be identical with the description of the land upon which the Project is to be built.

K. Testing Laboratories: A "testing laboratory" is an independent entity engaged to perform specific inspections or tests, either at the Project Site or elsewhere, and to report on and, if required, to interpret results of those inspections or tests.

1.3 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

A. The work of this Contract shall conform to or exceed the applicable requirements of the Standard Specifications and the standards referred to elsewhere in these Specifications to the extent that the requirements therein are not in conflict with the provisions in said Standard Specifications as modified herein.

1.4 SPECIFICATION FORMAT AND CONTENT EXPLANATION

A. Specification Format: These Specifications are organized into Divisions and Sections based on the Construction Specifications Institute's 16-Division format and MASTERFORMAT numbering system.

B. Specification Content: This Specification uses certain conventions in the use of language and the intended meaning of certain terms, words, and phrases when used in particular situations or circumstances. These conventions are explained as follows:

1. Abbreviated Language: Language used in Specifications and other Contract Documents is the abbreviated type. Implied words and meanings will be appropriately interpreted. Singular words will be interpreted as plural and plural words interpreted as singular where applicable and the full context of the Contract Documents so indicates.

2. Imperative and streamlined language are used generally in the Specifications. Requirements expressed in the imperative mood are to be performed by the Contractor. At certain locations in the text, for clarity, subjective language is used to describe responsibilities that must be fulfilled indirectly by the Contractor, or by others when so noted.

a. The words "shall be" shall be included by inference wherever a colon (:) is used within a sentence or phrase.

1.5 INDUSTRY STANDARDS

A. Applicability of Standards: Except where the Contract Documents include more stringent requirements, applicable construction industry standards have the same force and effect as if bound or copied directly into the Contract Documents. Such standards are made a part of the Contract Documents by reference.

B. Publication Dates: Where the date of issue of a referenced standard is not specified, comply with the standard in effect as of date of Contract Documents.

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C. Conflicting Requirements: Where compliance with two or more standards is specified, and the standards establish different or conflicting requirements for minimum quantities or quality levels, refer requirements that are different, but apparently equal, and uncertainties to the Project Architect for a decision before proceeding.

1. Minimum Quantity or Quality Levels: The quantity or quality level shown or specified shall be the minimum provided or performed. The actual installation may comply exactly with the minimum quantity or quality specified, or it may exceed the minimum. In complying with these requirements, indicated numeric values are minimum or maximum, as appropriate for the context of the requirements. Refer uncertainties to the Architect for a decision before proceeding.

D. Copies of Standards: Each entity engaged in construction on the Project is required to be familiar with industry standards applicable to that entity's construction activity. Copies of applicable standards are not bound with the Contract Documents.

1. Where copies of standards are needed for performance of a required construction activity, the

Contractor shall obtain copies directly from the publication source.

2. Although copies of standards needed for enforcement of requirements may be included as part of required submittals, the Project Architect reserves the right to require the Contractor to submit additional copies as necessary for enforcement of requirements.

E. Abbreviations and Names: Trade association names and titles of general standards are frequently abbreviated. Where such acronyms or abbreviations are used in the Specifications or other Contract Documents, they mean the recognized name of the trade association, standards generating organization, authority having jurisdiction, or other entity applicable to the context of the text provision. Refer to the "Encyclopedia of Associations," published by Gale Research Co., available in most libraries. The following acronyms or abbreviations as referenced in Contract Documents are defined to mean the associated names. Names and addresses are subject to change and are believed to be but are not assured to be accurate and up to date as of date of Contract Documents.

AA Aluminum Association 900 19th St., NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20006 (202) 862-5100

AABC Associated Air Balance Council 1518 K St., NW, Suite 503 Washington, DC 20005 (202) 737-0202

AAMA American Architectural Manufacturer's Association 2700 River Rd., Suite 118 Des Plaines, IL 60018 (312) 699-7310

AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials 444 North Capitol St., Suite 225 Washington, DC 20001 (202) 624-5800

AATCC American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists P.O. Box 12215 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 (919) 549-8141

ACI American Concrete Institute P.O. Box 19150 Detroit, MI 48219 (313) 532-2600

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ACIL American Council of Independent Laboratories 1725 K St., NW Washington, DC 20006 (202) 887-5872

ACPA American Concrete Pipe Association 8320 Old Courthouse Rd.

Vienna, VA 22180 (703) 821-1990

ADC Air Diffusion Council 230 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60601 (312) 372-9800

AFBMA Anti-Friction Bearing Manufacturers Association 1101 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 429-5155

AGA American Gas Association 1515 Wilson Blvd.

Arlington, VA 22209 (703) 841-8400

AHA American Hardboard Association 520 N. Hicks Rd.

Palatine, IL 60067 (312) 934-8800

AI Asphalt Institute Research Park Drive P.O. Box 14052 Lexington, KY 40512-4052 (606) 288-4960

AIA American Institute of Architects 1735 New York Ave., NW Washington, DC 20006 (202) 626-7300

A.I.A. American Insurance Association 1130 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20036 (202) 828-7100

AIHA American Industrial Hygiene Association 475 Wolf Ledges Parkway Akron, OH 44311 (216) 762-7294

AISC American Institute of Steel Construction 400 N. Michigan Ave., 8th Floor Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 670-2400

AISI American Iron and Steel Institute 1133 Fifteenth St., NW Washington, DC 20005 (202) 452-7100

AITC American Institute of Timber Construction 11818 SE Mill Plain Blvd., Suite 415 Vancouver, WA 98684 (206) 254-9132

ALI Associated Laboratories

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641 S. Vermont St.

Palatine, IL 60067 (312) 358-7400

ALSC American Lumber Standards Committee P.O. Box 210 Germantown, MD 20874 (301) 972-1700

AMCA Air Movement and Control Association 30 W. University Drive Arlington Heights, IL 60004 (312) 394-0150

ANSI American National Standards Institute 1430 Broadway New York, NY 10018 (212) 354-3300

AOAC Association of Official Analytical Chemists 1111 19th Street North, Suite 210 Arlington, VA 22209 (703) 522-3032

APA American Plywood Association P.O. Box 11700 Tacoma, WA 98411 (206) 565-6600

API American Petroleum Institute 1220 L St., NW Washington, DC 20005 (202) 682-8000

ARI Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute 1501 Wilson Blvd., 6th Floor Arlington, VA 22209 (703) 524-8800

ARMA Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association 6288 Montrose Rd.

Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 231-9050

ASA Acoustical Society of America 500 Sunnyside Blvd.

Woodbury, NY 11797 (516) 349-7800

ASC Adhesive and Sealant Council 1627 K Street, NW., Suite 1000 Washington, DC 20006 (202) 452-1500

ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers 1791 Tullie Circle, NE Atlanta, GA 30329 (404) 636-8400

ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers 345 East 47th St.

New York, NY 10017 (212) 705-7722

ASPE American Society of Plumbing Engineers 3617 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Suite 210 Westlake, CA 91362 (805) 495-7120

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ASSE American Society of Sanitary Engineering P.O. Box 40362 Bay Village, OH 44140 (216) 835-3040

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials 1916 Race St.

Philadelphia, PA 19103 (215) 299-5400

AWPA American Wood Preservers Association P.O. Box 849 Stevensville, MD 21666 (301) 643-4163

AWPB American Wood Preservers Bureau P.O. Box 5283 Springfield, VA 22150 (703) 339-6660

AWS American Welding Society P.O. Box 351040 550 LeJeune Road, NW Miami, FL 33135 (305) 443-9353

BHMA Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association 355 Lexington Ave., 17th Floor New York, NY 10017 (212) 661-4261

CDA Copper Development Association Box 1840, Greenwich Office Park 2 Greenwich, CT 06836 (203) 625-8210

CISCA Ceiling and Interior Systems Construction Association 104 Wilmot Road, Suite 201 Deerfield, IL 60015 (312) 940-8800

CISPI Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute 5959 Shallowford Road, Suite 419 Chattanooga, TN 37421 (615) 892-0137

CRI Carpet and Rug Institute Box 2048 Dalton, GA 30722 (404) 278-3176

CRSI Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute 933 Plum Grove Rd.

Schaumburg, IL 60195 (312) 517-1200

CTI Ceramic Tile Institute of America 700 N. Virgil Ave.

Los Angeles, CA 90029 (213) 660-1911

DHI Door and Hardware Institute 7711 Old Springhouse Rd.

McLean, VA 22102 (703) 556-3990

DLPA Decorative Laminate Products Association 600 S. Federal St., Suite 400

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Chicago, IL 60605 (312) 922-6222

EIA Electronic Industries Association 1722 Eye Street, NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20006 (202) 457-4900

ETL ETL Testing Laboratories, Inc.

P.O. Box 2040 Route 11, Industrial Park Cortland, NY 13045 (607) 753-6711

FCI Fluid Controls Institute P.O. Box 9036 Morristown, NJ 07960 (201) 829-0990

FGMA Flat Glass Marketing Association White Lakes Professional Bldg.

3310 Harrison Topeka, KS 66611 (913) 266-7013

FM Factory Mutual Engineering and Research Organization 1151 Boston - Providence Turnpike Norwood, MA 02062 (617) 762-4300

GA Gypsum Association 1603 Orrington Ave.

Evanston, IL 60201 (312) 491-1744

HEI Heat Exchange Institute c/o Thomas Associates, Inc.

1230 Keith Building Cleveland, OH 44115 (216) 241-7333

HMA Hardwood Manufacturers Association 2831 Airways Blvd., Suite 205, Bldg. B Memphis, TN 38132 (901) 346-2222

HPMA Hardwood Plywood Manufacturers Association 1825 Michael Farraday Drive P.O. Box 2789 Reston, VA 22090 (703) 435-2900

ICEA Insulated Cable Engineers Association Inc.

P.O. Box 440 South Yarmouth, MA 02664 (617) 394-4424

IEC International Electrotechnical Commission (Available from ANSI) 1430 Broadway New York, NY 10018 (212) 354-3300

IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers 345 E. 47th St.

New York, NY 10017 (212) 705-7900

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IESNA Illuminating Engineering Society of North America 345 E. 47th St.

New York, NY 10017 (212) 705-7926

IGCC Insulating Glass Certification Council

LPI Lightning Protection Institute P.O. Box 1029 Woodstock, IL 60098 (815) 337-0277

MCAA Mechanical Contractors Association of America 5410 Grosvenor Lane, Suite 120 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 897-0770

ML/SFA Metal Lath/Steel Framing Association (A Division of the National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers)

NAAMM National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers

NBHA National Builders Hardware Association (Now DHI)

NCMA National Concrete Masonry Association P.O. Box 781 Herndon, VA 22070 (703) 435-4900

NEC National Electric Code (Now NFPA)

NECA National Electrical Contractors Association 7315 Wisconsin Ave.

Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 657-3110

NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association 2101 L St., NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20037 (202) 457-8400

NFPA National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02169 (617) 770-3000

N.F.P.A. National Forest Products Association 1250 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 200 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 463-2700

NHLA National Hardwood Lumber Association P.O. Box 34518 Memphis, TN 38184 (901) 377-1818

NPCA National Paint and Coatings Association 1500 Rhode Island Ave., NW

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Washington, DC 20005 (202) 462-6272

NRCA National Roofing Contractors Association 6250 River Rd.

Rosemont, IL 60018 (312) 318-6722

NSF National Sanitation Foundation P.O. Box 1468 3475 Plymouth Rd.

Ann Arbor, MI 48106 (313) 769-8010

NWMA National Woodwork Manufacturers Association (Now NWWDA)

NWWDA National Wood Window and Door Association (Formerly NWMA) 1400 E. Touhy Ave., #G54 Des Plaines, IL 60018 (312) 299-5200

PCA Portland Cement Association 5420 Old Orchard Road Skokie, IL 60077 (312) 966-6200

PDI Plumbing and Drainage Institute (c/o Saul Baker) 1106 W. 77th St., South Dr.

Indianapolis, IN 46260 (317) 251-6970

RMA Rubber Manufacturers Association 1400 K St., NW Washington, DC 20005 (202) 682-4800

SAMA Scientific Apparatus Makers Association 1101 Sixteenth St., NW Washington, DC 20036 (202) 223-1360

SDI Steel Deck Institute P.O. Box 9506 Canton, OH 44711 (216) 493-7886

S.D.I. Steel Door Institute (c/o A.P. Wherry and Associates, Inc.)

712 Lakewood Center North 14600 Detroit Ave.

Cleveland, OH 44107 (216) 226-7700

SGCC Safety Glazing Certification Council (c/o ETL Testing Laboratories)

SIGMA Sealed Insulating Glass Manufacturers Association 111 E. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60601 (312) 644-6610

SJI Steel Joist Institute

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1205 48th Street North, Suite A Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 (803) 449-0487

SMACNA Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association P.O. Box 70 Merrifield, VA 22116 (703) 790-9890

SPRI Single Ply Roofing Institute 104 Wilmot Rd., Suite 201 Deerfield, IL 60015 (312) 940-8800

SSPC Steel Structures Painting Council 4400 Fifth Ave.

Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (412) 268-3327

TCA Tile Council of America P.O. Box 326 Princeton, NJ 08542 (609) 921-7050

TIMA Thermal Insulation Manufacturers Association 29 Bank Street Stamford, CT 06901 (203) 324-7533

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