ATTACHMENT 17 Section 02 41 00 Demolition.pdf

DEMOLITION

SECTION 02 41 00

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUBMITTALS: The procedures proposed for the accomplishment of salvage and demolition work shall be submitted for approval. The procedures shall provide for safe conduct of the work, careful removal and disposition of materials specified to be salvaged, protection of property that is to remain undisturbed, coordination with other work in progress, and timely disconnection of utility services. The procedures shall include a detailed description of the methods and equipment to be used for each operation, and the sequence of operations.

1.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: The work includes demolition or removal of all construction indicated or specified. All materials resulting from demolition work, except as indicated or specified otherwise, shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from the limits of Government property.

Rubbish and debris shall be removed from Government property daily unless otherwise directed so as to not allow accumulation inside or outside the building.

Materials that cannot be removed daily shall be stored in areas specified by the Contracting Officer.

1.3 DUST CONTROL: The amount of dust resulting from demolition shall be controlled to prevent the spread of dust to occupied portions of the building and to avoid creation of a nuisance in the surrounding area. Use of water will not be permitted when it will result in, or create hazardous or objectionable conditions such as ice, flooding and pollution.

1.4 PROTECTION:

1.4.1 Protection of Existing Work: Before beginning any cutting or demolition work, the Contractor shall carefully survey the existing areas and examine the specifications to determine the extent of the work. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to insure against damage to existing work to remain in place, to be reused, or to remain the property of the Government, and any damage to such work shall be repaired or replaced as approved by the Contracting Officer at no additional cost to the Government. The Contractor shall carefully coordinate the work of this section with all other work and construct and maintain shoring, bracing and supports, as required. The Contractor shall insure that structural elements are not overloaded and be responsible for increasing structural supports or adding new supports as may be required as a result of any cutting, removal, or demolition work performed under any part of this contract.

1.4.2 Protection of Buildings from the Weather: The interior of the building and all materials and equipment shall be protected from the weather at all times.

1.4.3 Protection of Trees: Trees within the project site which might be damaged during demolition and which are indicated to be left in place shall be protected.

Any tree designated to remain that is damaged during the work under this contract shall be replaced.

1.4.4 Environmental Protection: All work and Contractor operations shall comply with the requirements of SECTION 01 57 20: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.

1.5 BURNING: The use of burning at the project site for the disposal of refuse and debris will not be permitted.

1.6 USE OF EXPLOSIVES: Use of explosives will not be permitted.

1.7 AVAILABILITY OF WORK AREAS: Areas in which salvage and demolition work is to be accomplished will be identified by the Contracting Officer at the time a delivery order is issued.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

NOT USESED

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 TITLE TO MATERIALS: Title to all materials and equipment to be demolished, excepting Government salvage and historical items, is vested in the Contractor upon receipt of notice to proceed. The Government will not be responsible for the condition, loss or damage to such property after notice to proceed.

3.11 Material for Contractor Salvage: Material for salvage shall be stored as approved by the Contracting Officer. Salvage materials shall be removed from Government property before completion of the Contract. Material for salvage shall not be sold on the site.

3.12 Unsalvageable Materials: Concrete, masonry, and other noncombustible materials other than concrete permitted to remain in place, shall be disposed of in a disposal area located off the installation.

3.13 Materials for Government Salvage:

3.13.1 Property of the Government: Salvaged items shall be removed in a manner to prevent damage and packed or crated to protect the items from damage while in storage or during shipment. Containers shall be properly identified as to contents. Items identified by the Contracting Officer for Government salvage shall be delivered to the areas designated, reserved as property of the Government.

3.14 Damaged Items: Items damaged during removal or storage shall be repaired or replaced to match existing.

3.15 Historical Items: Historical items shall be removed in a manner to prevent damage. The following historical items shall be delivered to the Government for disposition:

Corner stones.

Contents of corner stones.

Document boxes wherever located on the site.

Ornamental metalwork (Vents, Stacks, Sheet metal).

Ornamental woodwork and trim.

Any items deem by the Fort Sill Historical Architect to be of historical significance.

3.2 CLEAN-UP:

3.2.1 Debris and Rubbish: Debris and rubbish shall be removed from the site daily or as directed by the Contracting Officer.

3.2.2 Debris Control: Debris shall be removed and transported in a manner as to prevent spillage on streets or adjacent areas.

3.2.3 Regulations: Local regulations regarding hauling and disposal apply.

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