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REPLACE FIRE HYDRANT ASSEMBLIES AND VALVES

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

011000 SUMMARY OF WORK AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING

221113 FACILITY WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPING

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

312000 EARTH MOVING

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SUMMARY OF WORK AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 011000 - SUMMARY OF WORK AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Project Scope: Contractor shall replace fire hydrant assemblies and valves on the campus of Osawatomie State Hospital. All labor and materials necessary for the tasks indicated in the Contract Documents shall be included. A general summary of the work includes:

• Replace entire fire hydrant assemblies back to the water main, including fire hydrants, shut off valves, and all piping and fittings.

• Replace underground water main gate valve.

• Remove one fire hydrant assembly and install a blind flange.

• Install new ball valve in building service line.

• Install concrete pad around top of valve boxes, or replace existing pavement as required.

• Flush and clean piping as required by authority having jurisdiction.

• Restore grounds, including final grading and seeding.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Owner: For the purpose of these contract documents all references to the Owner shall mean the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS).

B. Engineer: For the purpose of these contract documents all references to the Engineer shall mean Alfred Benesch & Co.

1.3 POINTS OF CONTACT

A. Point of Contact Names:

For technical and construction administration questions concerning the Project, contact:

Kirby Demott P.E.

Sr. Project Manager Alfred Benesch & Co.

913-213-5143 kdemott@benesch.com

For questions regarding site access or coordination with ongoing hospital operations contact:

Richard Zaroban, CHFM Project Manager Osawatomie State Hospital 913-755-7124 Richard.Zaroban@ks.gov

1.4 AGREEMENTS FOR BIDDING:

A. Bidder acknowledges and agrees to submit his Bid in accordance with the provisions required by the Event Details available to the Bidder by the Kansas Division of Purchases and Contracts and to the following terms and conditions for bidding. Time and place for submittal of Bids is indicated on the Event Details form.

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B. The Project shall be constructed under a single Contract and will be awarded to the responsible Bidder offering the lowest bid price along with a combination of the unit prices. Bidder must also meet all of the bidding requirements, and those of the Contract Documents.

C. Failure to acknowledge receipt of Addenda issued may be cause for Owner�s rejection of a Bid.

D. An incomplete Bid or information included but not solicited on the Bid Form may be cause for Owner�s rejection of a bid.

E. A Bid may be considered incomplete or non-responsive if it fails to quote a price for an Alternate, Unit Price, or other separate item identified and solicited on the Bid Form supplied to the Bidder.

F. The Kansas Office of Procurement and Contracts reserves the right to reject any or all Bids and to waive technicalities and formalities for the acceptance or rejection of Bids, should such action be deemed in the best interest of the Owner.

G. The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Alternates submitted with the Bid before award of the Contract.

H. In compliance with K.S.A. 75-3741, subcontractors which the Contractor proposes to employ for the work shall be listed on the Bid Form.

I. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to supply his prospective subcontractors with copies of the Contract Documents for bidding. Neither the Owner nor the Kansas Office of Procurement and Contracts will be responsible for supplying prospective subcontractors with Contract Documents for bidding.

1.5 TIME OF COMPLETION

A. Calendar Days: Contractor agrees, if awarded the Contract, to complete:

1. All of the Work in the Contract within 60 calendar days from the date the Purchase Order is issued by the Owner.

B. Submit a construction schedule to the Engineer and Owner for review.

C. Substantial Completion is defined as: All products furnished, installed, and work completed in accordance with the contract documents with exception of deficient items noted on final inspection.

1.6 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

A. Amount: Liquidated damages for the Project are established at the following rate:

1. $100 per day if the work in the contract is not substantially complete within the allotted number of calendar days.

1.7 FEDERAL TAX

A. Federal Tax Included: Bidder acknowledges that the cost for the Federal Excise Tax has been included in quoted prices on the Bid Form, to cover the cost of said tax on all items of construction, equipment, and material subject to such tax.

1.8 STATE TAX

A. This project has been determined by the Kansas Department of Revenue to be exempt from

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Kansas sales tax. The cost of the said Tax s h o u l d n o t be i n c l u d e d i n all Bid and Contract prices.

1.9 PRE-CONSTRUCTION

A. Requirements: Prior to starting construction the following items shall be completed.

1. On-site Pre-Construction Meeting with Owner and Engineer.

2. Receipt of �Purchase Order� from State of Kansas, Office of Procurement and

Contracts.

1.10 SUBMITTALS

A. Addressing of Submittals: Submittals, notifications, and reports required by the Specifications shall be sent and addressed to the following, unless otherwise indicated in the Contract Documents.

Kirby Demott P.E.

Alfred Benesch & Co.

11010 Haskell Ave.

Suite 200 Kansas City, KS 66109 kdemott@benesch.com Office: 913-213-5143 fax: 913-441-1468

B. Format and Identification: Project number shall be on all submittals. Submittals shall be approved by the General Contractor prior to submittal to the engineer. All copies shall have an indication of General Contractor approval.

C. Marking and Legibility: Submittals in the form of manufacturer�s standard preprinted data and brochures shall be suitably marked by Contractor to designate the information, materials, and products applicable to the Project. Such markings shall be reproducible by means of standard photocopy machinery. Color highlighting as a means of marking is not acceptable.

D. Copies: Contractor shall provide 2 copies of each submittal for Owner�s records plus the number of copies needed by Contractor.

E. Processing Time: Allow time for submittal review, including time for resubmittals, as follows.

Time for review shall commence on Engineer�s receipt of submittal.

1. Initial Review: Allow 7 days for initial review of each submittal. Allow additional time if coordination with subsequent submittals is required. Engineer will advise Contractor when a submittal being processed must be delayed for coordination.

2. Resubmittal Review: Allow 7 days for review of each resubmittal.

F. Equipment Submittals: Submit product data and/or shop drawings for the following.

1. Fire Hydrants

2. Gate Valves

3. Ductile Iron Piping

4. Valve Boxes

1.12 GUARANTEES AND WARRANTIES

A. General: Provide guaranties and warranties in accordance with the General Conditions of the Contract and as required by the Specifications.

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B. Submittal: Warranties and guarantees shall be addressed and submitted to:

Richard Zaroban Project Manager P.O. Box 500 Osawatomie State Hospital 500 State Hospital Drive Osawatomie, KS 66064 Richard.Zaroban@ks.gov Office: 913-755-7124 fax: 913-755-7414

1.13 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

A. General: Contractor shall provide temporary facilities and controls necessary to complete the Work.

Remove Contractor-provided temporary facilities and controls upon completion of the Work and sooner when no longer needed.

B. Storage: An exterior area to accommodate material storage at the work site, if requested by Contractor, will be provided at a location to be designated by the Owner. Owner is not responsible for safe keeping or protection of materials of equipment stored on Owner�s property.

C. Toilet Facilities: Contractor may use Owner�s facilities as long as they are kept clean. Owner maintains the right to require Contractor to provide their own.

D. Water: Available at fire hydrants.

E. Electricity: None

F. Telephone: By Contractor.

1.14 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Existing Facilities: The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to insure against damage to existing facilities and their contents. Any damaged items shall be repaired or replaced by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Owner.

B. Protection of Work: The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to insure against damage to Products and Work. Any damaged items shall be replaced, or repaired, to eliminate evidence of repair, at no additional cost to the Owner.

C. Project Maintenance: Remove debris and rubbish from the work site as frequently as necessary to avoid safety hazards and unsightliness, and at the end of each workday.

D. Site Specific Requirements: The Owner has specific rules and requirements in regard conduct, safety and security while working on the grounds of this facility. These requirements will be reviewed at the pre-bid meeting. The Contractor will be required to follow these requirements while performing work on site.

1.15 INSPECTIONS

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A. Inspections: Inspections will be conducted by Owner and/or the Engineer as frequently as deemed necessary.

B. Inspections conducted by Owner, or the Engineer, does not relieve Contractor from compliance with Contract Documents.

END OF SECTION 011000

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SECTION 221113 - FACILITY WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes water-distribution piping and related components for combined water service and fire-service mains.

1.2 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated.

1.3 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Field quality-control test reports.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Regulatory Requirements:

1. Comply with requirements of utility companies supplying water.

2. Comply with standards of authorities having jurisdiction for potable-water-service piping, including materials, installation, testing, and disinfection.

3. Comply with standards of authorities having jurisdiction for fire-suppression water-service piping, including materials, installation, and testing.

B. Piping materials shall bear label, stamp, or other markings of specified testing agency.

C. Comply with FMG's "Approval Guide" or UL's "Fire Protection Equipment Directory" for fire-service-main products.

D. NFPA Compliance: Comply with NFPA 24 for materials, installations, tests, flushing, and valve and hydrant supervision for fire-service-main piping for fire suppression.

E. NSF Compliance:

1. Comply with NSF 61 Annex G for materials for water-service piping and specialties for domestic water.

1.5 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Interruption of Existing Water-Distribution Service: Do not interrupt service to facilities occupied by Owner or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after arranging to provide temporary water-distribution service according to requirements indicated:

1. Notify Owner no fewer than two days in advance of proposed interruption of service.

2. Do not proceed with interruption of water-distribution service without Owner's written permission.

1.6 COORDINATION

A. When testing valves connected to utility company supply mains notify and coordinate with respective utility company.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PIPE AND FITTINGS

A. Mechanical-Joint, Ductile-Iron Pipe: AWWA C151, with mechanical-joint bell and plain spigot ends.

1. Mechanical-Joint, Ductile-Iron Fittings: AWWA C110, ductile- or gray-iron standard pattern or AWWA C153, ductile-iron compact pattern.

2. Glands, Gaskets, and Bolts: AWWA C111, ductile- or gray-iron glands, rubber gaskets, and steel bolts.

B. Push-on-Joint, Ductile-Iron Pipe: AWWA C151, with push-on-joint bell and plain spigot ends.

1. Push-on-Joint, Ductile-Iron Fittings: AWWA C110, ductile- or gray-iron standard pattern or AWWA C153, ductile-iron compact pattern.

2. Gaskets: AWWA C111, rubber.

3. Mechanical-Joint, Ductile-Iron Fittings: AWWA C110, ductile- or gray-iron standard pattern or

AWWA C153, ductile-iron compact pattern.

a. Glands, Gaskets, and Bolts: AWWA C111, ductile- or gray-iron glands, rubber gaskets, and steel bolts.

2.2 PIPING SPECIALTIES

A. Transition Fittings: Manufactured fitting or coupling same size as, with pressure rating at least equal to and ends compatible with, piping to be joined.

B. Tubular-Sleeve Pipe Couplings:

1. Description: Metal, bolted, sleeve-type, reducing or transition coupling, with center sleeve, gaskets, end rings, and bolt fasteners and with ends of same sizes as piping to be joined.

a. Standard: AWWA C219.

2.3 GATE VALVES

A. AWWA, Gate Valves:

1. Nonrising-Stem, Resilient-Seated Gate Valves:

a. Description: Gray- or ductile-iron body and bonnet; with bronze or gray- or ductile-iron gate, resilient seats, bronze stem, and stem nut.

1) Standard: AWWA C509.

2) Minimum Pressure Rating: 200 psig.

3) End Connections: Flanged, Grooved, Push-on-joint, or Mechanical joint.

4) Interior Coating: Complying with AWWA C550.

2.4 GATE VALVE ACCESSORIES AND SPECIALTIES

A. Valve Boxes: Comply with AWWA M44 for cast-iron valve boxes. Include top section, adjustable extension of length required for depth of burial of valve, plug with lettering "WATER," and bottom section with base that fits over valve and with a barrel approximately 5 inches in diameter.

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2.5 FIRE HYDRANTS

A. Dry-Barrel Fire Hydrants:

1. Description: Freestanding, with one NPS 4-1/2 and two NPS 2-1/2 outlets, 5-1/4-inch main valve, drain valve, and NPS 6 mechanical-joint inlet. Include interior coating according to AWWA C550.

Hydrant shall have cast-iron body, compression-type valve opening against pressure and closing with pressure.

a. Standard: AWWA C502.

b. Pressure Rating: 150 psig minimum.

c. Outlet Threads: NFPA 1963, with external hose thread used by local fire department. Include cast-iron caps with steel chains.

d. Operating and Cap Nuts: Pentagon, 1-1/2 inches point to flat.

e. Direction of Opening: Open hydrant valve by turning operating nut to left or counterclockwise.

f. Exterior Finish: Red alkyd-gloss enamel paint, unless otherwise indicated.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EARTHWORK

A. Refer to Section 312000 "Earth Moving" for excavating, trenching, and backfilling.

3.2 PIPING APPLICATIONS

A. General: Use pipe, fittings, and joining methods for piping systems according to the following applications.

Unless otherwise approved, follow the construction documents when making repairs.

B. Transition couplings and special fittings with pressure ratings at least equal to piping pressure rating may be used, unless otherwise indicated.

C. Do not use flanges or unions for underground piping.

D. Underground water-service piping shall be any of the following:

1. Ductile-iron, push-on-joint pipe; ductile-iron, push-on-joint fittings; and gasketed mechanical-joint pipe; ductile-iron, mechanical-joint fittings; and mechanical joints.

E. Underground Fire-Service-Main Piping NPS 4 to NPS 8 shall be any of the following:

1. Ductile-iron, push-on-joint pipe; ductile-iron, push-on-joint fittings; and gasketed mechanical-joint pipe; ductile-iron, mechanical-joint fittings; and mechanical grooved-end pipe; ductile-iron-pipe appurtenances; and grooved joints.

F. Underground Combined Water-Service and Fire-Service-Main Piping NPS 6 to NPS 10 shall be any of the following:

1. Ductile-iron, push-on-joint pipe; ductile-iron, push-on-joint fittings; and gasketed mechanical-joint pipe; ductile-iron, mechanical-joint fittings.

3.3 VALVE APPLICATIONS

A. General Application: Use mechanical-joint-end valves for NPS 3 and larger underground installation.

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B. Drawings indicate valve types to be used. Where specific valve types are not indicated, the following requirements apply:

1. Underground Valves, NPS 3 and Larger: AWWA, cast-iron, nonrising-stem, resilient-seated gate valves with valve box.

3.4 PIPING INSTALLATION

A. Comply with NFPA 24 for fire-service-main piping materials and installation.

B. Install ductile-iron, water-service piping according to AWWA C600 and AWWA M41.

C. Bury piping with depth of cover over top at least 36 inches.

D. Install underground piping with restrained joints at horizontal and vertical changes in direction. Use restrained-joint piping, thrust blocks, anchors, tie-rods and clamps, and other supports.

3.5 JOINT CONSTRUCTION

A. Make pipe joints according to the following:

1. Ductile-Iron Piping, Gasketed Joints for Water-Service Piping: AWWA C600 and AWWA M41.

3.6 ANCHORAGE INSTALLATION

A. Anchorage, General: Install water-distribution piping with restrained joints. Anchorages and restrained-joint types that may be used include the following:

1. Concrete thrust blocks.

2. Locking mechanical joints.

3. Set-screw mechanical retainer glands.

4. Pipe clamps and tie rods.

B. Install anchorages for tees, plugs and caps, bends, crosses, valves, and hydrant branches. Include anchorages for the following piping systems:

1. Gasketed-Joint, Ductile-Iron, Water-Service Piping: According to AWWA C600.

C. Apply full coat of asphalt or other acceptable corrosion-resistant material to surfaces of installed ferrous anchorage devices.

3.7 VALVE INSTALLATION

A. AWWA Gate Valves: Comply with AWWA C600 and AWWA M44. Install each underground valve with stem pointing up and with valve box.

3.8 FIRE HYDRANT INSTALLATION

A. General: Install each fire hydrant with separate gate valve in supply pipe, anchor with restrained joints or thrust blocks, and support in upright position.

B. AWWA Fire Hydrants: Comply with AWWA M17.

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3.9 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Piping Tests: Conduct hydrostatic piping tests before joints are covered and after concrete thrust blocks have hardened sufficiently. Fill pipeline 24 hours before testing and apply test pressure to stabilize system.

Use only potable water.

B. Hydrostatic Tests: Test at working pressure.

1. Hold at test pressure for 1 hour; decrease to 0 psig. Slowly increase again to test pressure and hold for 1 more hour. Remake leaking joints with new materials and repeat test until leakage is within allowed limits.

C. Prepare reports of testing activities.

3.10 IDENTIFICATION

A. Install continuous underground detectable warning tape during backfilling of trench for underground water-distribution piping. Locate below finished grade, directly over piping.

3.11 CLEANING

A. Clean and disinfect water-distribution piping as follows:

1. Purge new water-distribution piping systems and parts of existing systems that have been altered, extended, or repaired before use.

2. Use purging and disinfecting procedure prescribed by authorities having jurisdiction or, if method is not prescribed by authorities having jurisdiction, use procedure described in AWWA C651 or do as follows:

a. Fill system or part of system with water/chlorine solution containing at least 50 ppm of chlorine; isolate and allow to stand for 24 hours or drain system or part of system of previous solution and refill with water/chlorine solution containing at least 200 ppm of chlorine; isolate and allow to stand for 3 hours.

b. After standing time, flush system with clean, potable water until no chlorine remains in water coming from system.

c. Submit water samples in sterile bottles to authorities having jurisdiction. Repeat procedure if biological examination shows evidence of contamination.

B. Prepare reports of purging and disinfecting activities.

END OF SECTION 221113

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EARTH MOVING

SECTION 312000 - EARTH MOVING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Excavating and backfilling trenches for utilities and pits for buried utilities.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Backfill: Soil material used to fill an excavation.

1. Initial Backfill: Backfill placed beside and over pipe in a trench, including haunches to support sides of pipe.

2. Final Backfill: Backfill placed over initial backfill to fill a trench.

B. Bedding Course: Aggregate layer placed over the excavated subgrade in a trench before laying pipe.

C. Borrow Soil: Satisfactory soil imported from off-site for use as fill or backfill.

D. Excavation: Removal of material encountered above subgrade elevations and to lines and dimensions indicated.

E. Fill: Soil materials used to raise existing grades.

F. Structures: Buildings, footings, foundations, retaining walls, slabs, tanks, curbs, mechanical and electrical appurtenances, or other man-made stationary features constructed above or below the ground surface.

G. Subgrade: Uppermost surface of an excavation or the top surface of a fill or backfill immediately below subbase, drainage fill, drainage course, or topsoil materials.

H. Utilities: On-site underground pipes, conduits, ducts, and cables as well as underground services within buildings.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

A. Bedding Course: Naturally or artificially graded mixture of natural or crushed gravel, crushed stone, and natural or crushed sand; ASTM D2940/D2940M; except with 100 percent passing a 1-inch sieve and not more than 8 percent passing a No. 200 sieve.

2.2 ACCESSORIES

A. Detectable Warning Tape: Acid- and alkali-resistant, polyethylene film warning tape manufactured for marking and identifying underground utilities, a minimum of 6 inches wide and 4 mils thick, continuously inscribed with a description of the utility, with metallic core encased in a protective jacket for corrosion protection, detectable by metal detector when tape is buried up to 30 inches deep; colored to comply with local practice or requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Protect structures, utilities, sidewalks, pavements, and other facilities from damage caused by settlement, lateral movement, undermining, washout, and other hazards created by earth-moving operations.

B. Protect and maintain erosion and sedimentation controls during earth-moving operations.

3.2 EXCAVATION FOR UTILITY TRENCHES

A. Excavate trenches to depths or elevation needed for repair or replacement task.

B. Excavate trenches to uniform widths to provide the following clearance on each side of pipe or conduit.

Excavate trench walls vertically from trench bottom to 12 inches higher than top of pipe or conduit unless otherwise indicated.

1. Clearance: 12 inches each side of pipe or conduit.

C. Trench Bottoms: Excavate and shape trench bottoms to provide uniform bearing and support of pipes and conduit. Shape subgrade to provide continuous support for bells, joints, and barrels of pipes and for joints, fittings, and bodies of conduits. Remove projecting stones and sharp objects along trench subgrade.

1. Excavate trenches 6 inches deeper than elevation required in rock or other unyielding bearing material to allow for bedding course.

3.3 STORAGE OF SOIL MATERIALS

A. Stockpile borrow soil materials and excavated satisfactory soil materials without intermixing. Place, grade, and shape stockpiles to drain surface water. Cover to prevent windblown dust.

1. Stockpile soil materials away from edge of excavations. Do not store within drip line of remaining trees.

3.4 UTILITY TRENCH BACKFILL

A. Place backfill on subgrades free of mud, frost, snow, or ice.

B. Initial backfill over pipe shall be screened to eliminate any rocks or other objects which could be detrimental to the piping.

C. Place and compact bedding course on trench bottoms and where indicated. Shape bedding course to provide continuous support for bells, joints, and barrels of pipes and for joints, fittings, and bodies of conduits.

D. Warning Tape: Install warning tape directly above utilities, 12 inches below finished grade, except 6 inches below subgrade under pavements and slabs.

3.5 COMPACTION OF SOIL BACKFILLS AND FILLS

A. Place backfill and fill soil materials in layers not more than 8 inches in loose depth for material compacted by heavy compaction equipment and not more than 4 inches in loose depth for material compacted by hand-operated tampers.

B. Place backfill and fill soil materials evenly on all sides of structures to required elevations and uniformly along the full length of each structure.

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C. Compact soil materials to not less than the following percentages of maximum dry unit weight according to

ASTM D698:

1. For utility trenches, compact each layer of initial and final backfill soil material at 85 percent.

3.6 PROTECTION

A. Repair and reestablish grades to specified tolerances where completed or partially completed surfaces become eroded, rutted, settled, or where they lose compaction due to subsequent construction operations or weather conditions.

B. Where settling occurs before Project correction period elapses, remove finished surfacing, backfill with additional soil material, compact, and reconstruct surfacing.

1. Restore appearance, quality, and condition of finished surfacing to match adjacent work, and eliminate evidence of restoration to greatest extent possible.

3.7 DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS AND WASTE MATERIALS

A. Remove surplus satisfactory soil and waste materials, including unsatisfactory soil, trash, and debris, and legally dispose of them off Owner's property.

END OF SECTION 312000