Bowers_Elem._School_Conformace_Set_-_Specification_Vol_2_of_2.pdf

PHASE 1 OF 4 - SITE AND BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

Conformance Set - April 11, 2022

BOWERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SEALS FOR SPECIFICATIONS

State Project No. 077-0239 RNV 000000

BUILDING OFFICIAL FIRE MARSHALL

HEALTH INSPECTOR APPOINTED 504 OFFICIAL

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VOLUME 0

DIVISION 0 – BIDDING AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 001116 – INVITATION TO BID

SECTION 002113 – INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS

SECTION 002413 – BID PACKAGES

SECTION 003113 – PROJECT SCHEDULE AND PHASES

SECTION 004200 – FORM OF PROPOSAL

SECTION 005200 – CONTRACT AGREEMENT

SECTION 005223 – OWNER / CM AGREEMENT

SECTION 006113 – PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS

SECTION 006313 – PREBID RFIs

SECTION 007200 – GENERAL CONDITIONS

SECTION 007316 – SAMPLE CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE

SECTION 007343 – WAGE AND HOUR RATES

VOLUME 1

DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 011000 - SUMMARY

SECTION 011200 – CM SUMMARY OF WORK

SECTION 012100 - ALLOWANCES

SECTION 012500 - SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

SECTION 012900 - PAYMENT PROCEDURES

SECTION 013100 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

SECTION 013116 - CONSTRUCTION DRAWING PROCEDURE

SECTION 013200 - CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

SECTION 013233 - PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

SECTION 013300 - SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

SECTION 013513 – GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES FOR THE PROJECT

SECTION 014000 - QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 015000 – CONSTRUCTION CONTROLS AND TEMPORARY FACILITIES

SECTION 015150 - INDOOR AIR QUALITY CONSTRUCTION PLAN

SECTION 016000 - PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 017300 - EXECUTION

SECTION 017329 - CUTTING AND PATCHING

SECTION 017413 – PROJECT CLEANLINESS

SECTION 017419 - CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL

SECTION 017420 - CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN

SECTION 017700 - CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

SECTION 017823 - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

SECTION 017839 - PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

SECTION 017900 - DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING

SECTION 018113 - SUSTAINABLE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

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HIGH PERFORMANCE SCHOOLS SCORECARD

SECTION 018120 - CONSTRUCTION IAQ MANAGEMENT PLAN

SECTION 019113 - GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS

DIVISION 2 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

SECTION 024119 - SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

SECTION 026500 - UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK REMOVAL

SECTION 028100 – TRANSPORT AND DISPOSAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

SECTION 028213 – ASBESTOS ABATEMENT

SECTION 028313 – LEAD PAINT ACTIVITY

SECTION 028433 – REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS

DIVISION 3 – CONCRETE

SECTION 032000 - CONCRETE REINFORCMENT

SECTION 033000 - CAST IN PLACE CONCRETE

SECTION 033321 - ARCHITECTURAL CONCRETE

SECTION 035300 - CONCRETE TOPPING

DIVISION 4 – MASONRY

SECTION 040120 - MASONRY RESTORATION AND CLEANING

SECTION 042000 - UNIT MASONRY

SECTION 047200 - CAST STONE

DIVISION 5 – METALS

SECTION 051200 - STRUCTURAL STEEL

SECTION 051213 – ARCHITECTURALLY EXPOSED STRUCTURAL STEEL FRAMING

SECTION 053113 - STEEL FLOOR DECK

SECTION 053123 - STEEL ROOF DECK

SECTION 054000 - COLD-FORMED METAL FRAMING

SECTION 055000 - METAL FABRICATIONS

SECTION 055110 - METAL STAIRS AND HANDRAILS/GUARDRAILS

DIVISION 6 – WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

SECTION 061053 - MISCELLANEOUS ROUGH CARPENTRY

SECTION 061600 - SHEATHING

SECTION 064023 - INTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL WOODWORK

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DIVISION 7 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

SECTION 070800 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION COMMISSIONING

SECTION 071113 - BITUMINOUS DAMPPROOFING

SECTION 072100 - THERMAL INSULATION

SECTION 072600 - SURFACE APPLIED VAPOR REDUCTION SYSTEM

SECTION 072713 - MODIFIED BITUMINOUS SHEET AIR BARRIERS

SECTION 072726 – FLUID APPLIED MEMBRANE AIR BARRIERS

SECTION 074243 – METAL COMPOSITE WALL PANELS

SECTION 074600 – SIDING

SECTION 074800 – RAINSCREEN ATTACHMENT SYSTEM

SECTION 075323 - ETHYLENE-PROPYLENE-DIENE-MONOMER (EPDM) ROOFING

SECTION 076100 – SHEET METAL ROOFING

SECTION 076200 - SHEET METAL FLASHING AND TRIM

SECTION 078413 - PENETRATION FIRESTOPPING

SECTION 078446 – FIRE RESISTIVE JOINT SYSTEMS

SECTION 079200 - JOINT SEALANTS

SECTION 079500 - EXPANSION CONTROL

DIVISION 8 – OPENINGS

SECTION 080800 – OPENINGS SYSTEMS COMMISSIONING

SECTION 081113 - HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES

SECTION 081416 - FLUSH WOOD DOORS

SECTION 083113 - ACCESS DOORS AND FRAMES

SECTION 083123 – FLOOR DOORS

SECTION 083326 – OVERHEAD COILING GRILLES

SECTION 084113 - ALUMINUM-FRAMED ENTRANCES AND STOREFRONTS

SECTION 084413 - GLAZED ALUMINUM CURTAIN WALLS

SECTION 084523 - FIBERGLASS SANDWICH PANEL ASSEMBLIES

SECTION 085113 - ALUMINUM WINDOWS

SECTION 086300 – METAL FRAMED SKYLIGHTS AND CANOPIES

SECTION 087100 - DOOR HARDWARE

SECTION 088000 - GLAZING

SECTION 088300 - MIRRORS

DIVISION 9 – FINISHES

SECTION 092216 - NON-STRUCTURAL METAL FRAMING

SECTION 092900 - GYPSUM BOARD

SECTION 093000 - TILING

SECTION 095113 - ACOUSTICAL PANEL CEILINGS

SECTION 096400 – WOOD FLOORING

SECTION 096513 - RESILIENT BASE AND ACCESSORIES

SECTION 096519 - RESILIENT TILE FLOORING

SECTION 096566 – RESILIENT RUBBER ATHLETIC FLOORING

SECTION 096723 - RESINOUS FLOORING

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SECTION 096816 - SHEET CARPETING

SECTION 097200 - SPECIAL WALL COVERING AND PANELS

SECTION 098413 - FIXED SOUND-ABSORBING PANELS

SECTION 099120 - PAINTING (PROFESSIONAL LINE PRODUCTS)

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

SECTION 101100 - VISUAL DISPLAY BOARDS

SECTION 101200 - DISPLAY CASES

SECTION 101401 - SITE SIGNAGE

SECTION 101423 - SIGNAGE

SECTION 102113 - TOILET COMPARTMENTS

SECTION 102123 – CUBICLES

SECTION 102239 – FOLDING PANEL PARTITIONS

SECTION 102600 – WALL AND DOOR PROTECTION

SECTION 102800 - TOILET ACCESSORIES

SECTION 104116 - EMERGENCY KEY CABINETS

SECTION 104413 - FIRE PROTECTION CABINETS

SECTION 104416 – FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

SECTION 105113 - METAL LOCKERS

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

SECTION 113100 - RESIDENTIAL APPLIANCES

SECTION 114000 - FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT

SECTION 115000 - MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT

SECTION 115213 - MOTORIZED PROJECTION SCREENS

SECTION 116123 – MOTORIZED RETRACTABLE PLATFORM

SECTION 116143 - STAGE CURTAINS

SECTION 116623 – GYMNASIUM EQUIPMENT

SECTION 116653 - GYMNASIUM DIVIDERS

SECTION 116800 - ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT (SITE)

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

SECTION 122413 - ROLLER WINDOW SHADES

SECTION 124816 - ENTRANCE FLOOR GRILLES, MATS AND FRAMES

DIVISION 14 – CONVEYING EQUIPMENT

SECTION 142400 - HYDRAULIC ELEVATORS

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VOLUME 2

DIVISION 21 – FIRE SUPPRESSION

SECTION 200050 – GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR MECHANICAL AND ELECRICAL SYSTEMS

SECTION 210500 - COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM

SECTION 210548 - VIBRATION AND SEISMIC CONTROLS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION PIPING AND

EQUIPMENT

SECTION 210800 – FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS COMMISSIONING

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

SECTION 220500 - COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING

SECTION 220548 - VIBRATION AND SEISMIC CONTROLS FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

SECTION 220700 - PLUMBING INSULATION

SECTION 220800 – PLUMBING SYSTEMS COMMISSIONING

DIVISION 23 – HEATING VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

SECTION 230100 - COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC

SECTION 230300 - SHOP DRAWINGS, MAINTENANCE MANUALS, AND PARTS LIST

SECTION 230513 - COMMON MOTOR ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR HVAC EQUIPMENT

SECTION 230517 - SLEEVES AND SLEEVE SEALS FOR HVAC PIPING

SECTION 230519 - METERS AND GAGES FOR HVAC PIPING

SECTION 230523 - GENERAL DUTY VALVES FOR HVAC PIPING

SECTION 230529 - HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

SECTION 230553 - IDENTIFICATION FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

SECTION 230700 - HVAC INSULATION, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK, AND PIPING

SECTION 230800 – MECHANICAL SYSTEMS COMMISSIONING

SECTION 230900 - TEMPERATURE CONTROLS AND SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS FOR HVAC

SECTION 230995 - TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC

SECTION 232100 - EXCAVATION, TRENCHING, BACKFILLING AND GRADING

SECTION 232200 - HVAC PIPING

SECTION 232300 - GROUND-LOOP HEAT-PUMP PIPING

SECTION 232500 - HVAC WATER TREATMENT, CLEANING, FILLING AND PURGING

SECTION 233200 - SHEET METAL

SECTION 233700 - HVAC EQUIPMENT

SECTION 233723 - HVAC PUMPS

SECTION 233725 - DIFFUSERS, REGISTERS, GRILLES AND LOUVERS

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

SECTION 260000 - GENERAL ELECTRICAL

SECTION 260500 - BASIC ELECTRICAL MATERIALS & METHODS

SECTION 260800 – ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS COMMISSIONING

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SECTION 262000 - SERVICE AND DISTRIBUTION

SECTION 262923 – VARIABLE FREQUENCY MOTOR CONTROLLER

SECTION 265113 - INTERIOR LIGHTING

SECTION 265114 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SECTION 266100 – PHOTOVOLTAIC INSTALLATION

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATION

SECTION 270100 – VOICE AND DATA SYSTEM

SECTION 274113 – INTEGRATED AUDIO-VIDEO EQUIPMENT

SECTION 275313 – INTERCOM, PAGING AND CLOCK SYSTEMS

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

SECTION 281353 – IP NETWORK VIDEOPHONE

SECTION 281600 – INTRUSION DETECTION

SECTION 281643 – ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM

SECTION 282300 – VIDEO SURVEILLANCE

SECTION 282600 – SPECIAL SYSTEMS

SECTION 283100 - FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

SECTION 311000 - SITE CLEARING

SECTION 312000 - EARTH MOVING

SECTION 312319 – DEWATERING

SECTION 312500 – EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL

SECTION 314800 – UNDERPINNING

SECTION 315000 – EXCAVATION SUPPORT AND PROTECTION

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

SECTION 321216 - ASPHALT PAVING

SECTION 321313 – CAST-IN PLACE SITE CONCRETE

SECTION 321373 - CONCRETE PAVING JOINT SEALANTS

SECTION 321413 – CONCRETE UNIT PAVERS

SECTION 321723 - PAVEMENT MARKINGS

SECTION 321900 – SKINNED INFILED

SECTION 323000 - SITE IMPROVEMENTS

SECTION 323114 - CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES

SECTION 323119 – METAL FENCES AND GATES

SECTION 323219 – BASEBALL BACKSTOP (SITE)

SECTION 329200 - TURF AND GRASSES

SECTION 329300 - PLANTS

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DIVISION 33 - UTILITES

SECTION 331400 – SITE WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM

SECTION 333000 – SANITARY SEWERAGE

SECTION 334000 - STORM DRAINAGE

APPENDIX A – TOWN OF MANCHESTER SPECIFICATIONS

APPENDIX B – GEOTECHNICAL REPORT

APPENDIX C – HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INSPECTION REPORT

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GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 200050 - 1

SECTION 20 00 50 - GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS:

A. The General provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions, General

Requirements apply to the work specified in this Section.

B. Scope of Work: This Section contains special provisions for Divisions 21, 22, 26 and 28.

1.2 EXAMINATION OF SITE AND DRAWINGS:

A. Before submitting his bid, Contractor shall visit site with plans and specifications in hand, shall consult with the Engineer and shall become thoroughly familiar with all conditions under which his work will be done since he will be held responsible for any assumptions he may make in regard thereto.

B. The Contractor shall verify and obtain all necessary dimensions at the building.

C. Certain present building clearances are available for handling equipment.

All equipment shall be delivered knocked down as necessary to clear restrictions.

1.3 INTENT:

A. Finished Work: The intent of the specifications and drawings is to call for finished work, completed, tested and ready for operation.

B. Good Practice: It is not intended that the drawings show every pipe, fitting or minor detail and it is understood that while the drawings must be followed as closely as circumstances will permit, the systems shall be installed according to the intent and meaning of the Contract Documents and in accordance with good practice.

C. Work under each Section shall include giving written notice to the Owner within 15 days after the

Award of the Contract of any materials of apparatus believed inadequate or unsuitable or in violation of any laws or codes, or items of work omitted. In the absence of such written notice, it is mutually agreed that work under each Section has included the cost of all required items and labor for the satisfactory functioning of the entire system without extra compensation.

D. Any apparatus, appliance, material or work not shown on drawings but mentioned in specifications or vice versa, or any incidental accessories necessary to make the work complete and perfect in all respects and ready for operation, even if not particularly specified, shall be furnished and installed by Contractor at no additional cost to Owner.

E. Prior to receipt of bids, Contractors shall give written notice to Engineer of any materials or apparatus believed inadequate, unsuitable or in violation of laws, ordinances, rules or regulations of authorities having jurisdiction and any necessary items or work omitted.

In the absence of such written notice, it is mutually agreed that Contractor has included the cost of all required items in his proposal and that he will be responsible for approved satisfactory functioning of systems without further compensation.

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F. In all cases where apparatus is herein referred to in singular number, it is intended that such reference include as many such items as are required to complete work.

G. If not otherwise specified or shown on plans, apparatus and materials shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer's published recommendations and instructions and to the complete satisfaction of the Architect.

H. It is the intent of these specifications for Mechanical and Electrical Contractors and/or their subcontractors or equipment suppliers to furnish all equipment complete with all accessories.

1.4 REGULATIONS:

A. Codes: All work shall be done in strict accordance with the 2018 Connecticut State Building

Code, 2018 Connecticut State Fire Safety Code, 2015 IBC, 2015 IPC, 2015 IMC, Connecticut

Public Health Code, 2015 NFPA 101, all applicable NFPA Codes, NEC, UL, NEMA, O.S.H.A., with all requirements of local utility companies and the requirements of all governmental departments having jurisdiction.

B. Precedence: Requirements of the above shall take precedence over plans and specifications.

C. Equipment construction standards shall be as follows: Pressure vessels shall be constructed in accordance with the ASME Code, all electrical equipment shall be UL listed and approved and conform to the N.E.C., gas equipment shall be approved by A.G.A. and conform to N.F.P.A.

Codes, piping materials, fittings, valves and accessories shall be constructed in accordance with

A.S.T.M. and A.N.S.I. standards for class of work involved. All equipment and materials shall be new and of domestic manufacture. All the above codes shall be referenced and dated in the

Connecticut Basic Building Code.

D. Wherever discrepancies occur between above regulations and agencies and contract drawings and specifications, the requirements of above shall take precedence, except that the contract drawings and specifications shall be minimum requirements and that contractors shall advise engineer of any required changes before proceeding with work.

1.5 APPROVED FITTINGS:

A. No material other than that contained in the "Latest List of Electric Fittings" approved by the

Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., shall be used in any part of the work. All wiring, conduit, switches and other material for which label service has been established, shall bear the label of the

Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc.

1.6 PERMITS, FEES:

A. Include all necessary notices, obtain all permits and pay all governmental taxes, fees, and other costs. File all necessary plans, prepare all documents and obtain all necessary approvals of all governmental departments having jurisdiction. Obtain all required Certificates of the Owner before request for acceptance and final payment for the work.

1.7 DEFINITIONS:

A. Words "finish" or "finished" refer to all rooms and areas listed in Finished Schedule on Architect's

Drawings. All rooms and areas not covered in Schedule, including underground tunnels and areas above ceilings, shall be considered not finished except as otherwise noted.

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B. The word "provide" means to "furnish and install" reference item.

1.8 PROTECTION:

A. Work under each section shall include protecting the work and materials of all other sections from damage by work or workmen, and shall include making good any and all damage thus caused.

B. Each section shall be responsible for work and equipment until finally inspected, tested and accepted. Protect work against theft, weather, injury or damage and carefully store material and equipment received on site which is not immediately installed. Close open ends of work with temporary covers or plugs during construction to prevent entry of obstructing materials.

C. If so specified under the respective section, work may include receiving, unloading, uncrating, storing, protecting, setting in place and connecting up completely of any motor starters, control equipment having mechanical/electrical service connections which may be furnished by Owner or furnished under another section.

Work under each section shall include exercising special care in handling and protecting equipment and fixtures. Any of the above equipment and fixtures which are missing or damaged by reason of mishandling or failure to protect shall be replaced at no additional cost to the Owner.

1.9 EQUIPMENT SUBSTITUTIONS AND DEVIATIONS:

A. Wherever more than one manufacturer is mentioned in specifications and drawings, any of these named are considered equally acceptable to that on upon which design was based and, providing all requirements are met, insofar as performance, space requirements, noise levels and special accessories or materials are concerned, any of those named may be included in Contractor's bid.

B. Where Contractor proposes to use an item of equipment which differs from that upon which design was based, which required any redesign of structure, partitions, foundations, piping, wiring or of any other part of Mechanical, Electrical or Architectural Layout, all such redesign, new drawings or detailing required shall be prepared by Contractor at his own expense for approval of Engineer.

C. Where approved substitutions or deviations require a different quantity, size or arrange of structural supports, wiring, conduit, piping, ductwork, and equipment from that upon which design was based, all additional items required by the systems shall, with the approval of Engineer, be furnished by Contractor at no additional cost to Owner.

1.10 ELECTRICAL WORK:

A. The Electrical Section includes all power wiring for all electrical switches, motor starters and unmounted motors, furnished at the job site by other sections or furnished under the Electrical

Sections as stated in other sections of the specifications.

B. The Electrical Section shall install and wire all starters, switches and controls, as specified and/or shown on drawings. This shall include all operating and safety controls.

C. Electrically operated equipment supplied by other sections which will be installed and wired by

Electrical Section shall be delivered to him with detailed instructions for their installation and wiring in sufficient time and proper sequence to enable him to meet his work schedule.

D. Control devices that include mechanical elements, such as float switches, shall be installed by the section furnishing them, but be wired by the Electrical Sections.

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E. Equipment which includes a number of correlated electrical control devices mounted in a single enclosure or on a common base with equipment shall be supplied for installation completely wired as unit with terminal boxes and ample leads and/or terminal strips, ready for electrical wiring.

F. Electrical Contractor shall furnish local disconnect switch for all equipment and manual motor starter for fractional HP motors.

1.11 DRAWINGS:

A. The plumbing, mechanical, electrical, structural, and architectural drawings are intended to supplement each other and are to be considered as a unit which, taken together in conjunction with the specifications, completely describes the work to be done. All drawings shall be checked to verify spaces in which work will be installed. Where headroom or space conditions appear inadequate, notification shall be given to Engineer before proceeding with installation.

B. The Engineer may without charge, make modifications in the layout as needed to prevent conflict with work of other trades or for proper execution of the work.

C. Note that the drawings are diagrammatic and indicate the general arrangement of the Mechanical and Electrical Equipment and systems, without showing every detail and fitting.

D. Where conflicts occur between drawings and specifications or within either, the item or arrangement of better quality, greater quality or highest cost shall be included in Contract price.

Engineer shall determine the manner or item with which work shall be installed.

E. Keep one complete set of all drawings, specifications, shop drawings and addenda on the premises at all times in good condition and available to the Engineer and Owner.

1.12 REVIEWS:

A. The materials, workmanship, design and arrangement of all work installed under the Mechanical and Electrical sections shall be subject to the review of the Engineer.

B. Where any specific material process of method of construction or manufactured article is specified by name or by reference to the catalog number of a manufacturer, the specifications are to be used as a guide and not intended to take precedence over the basic duty and performance specified or noted on drawings. In all cases, the specific characteristics of the equipment offered for approval, shall be indicated on the shop drawings.

C. All component parts of each item of equipment or device shall bear the manufacturer's nameplate, giving name of manufacturer, description, size, type, serial or model number, electrical characteristics, etc. in order to facilitate maintenance or replacement. The nameplate of a subcontractor or distributor will not be acceptable.

D. If material or equipment is installed before it is reviewed, it shall be removed and replaced at no extra charge to the Owner if, in the opinion of the Engineer, the material or equipment does not meet the intent of the drawings and specifications.

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1.13 SHOP DRAWINGS:

A. Contractor shall submit for review electronic shop drawings of all new equipment, materials, piping, lighting fixtures, devices, panels, wiring and reports. Engineer's review of shop drawings must be completed before any equipment is purchased or any work is installed.

B. Shop drawings shall consist of manufacturer's certified scale drawings, cuts or catalog, including descriptive literature and complete certified characteristics of equipment, showing dimensions, capacity, code requirements, motor and drive testing as indicated on the drawings or specifications.

Also, sheet metal fabrication drawings drawn to scale of 1/4" to the foot or larger.

C. Certified performance curves for all pumping equipment shall be submitted for review.

D. Samples, drawings, specifications, catalogs, etc. submitted for review shall be properly labeled indicating specific service for which material or equipment is to be used, division and article number of specifications governing Contractor's name and name of job.

E. Catalog, pamphlets or other documents submitted to describe items on which review is being requested, shall be specific and identification in catalog, pamphlet, etc. of item submitted shall be clearly made in ink. Data of a general nature will not be accepted.

F. Review stamp rendered on shop drawings shall not be considered as a guarantee of measurements of building conditions. Where drawings are reviewed, said review does not mean that drawings have been checked in detail. Said review does not in any way relieve the Contractor from his responsibility or necessity of furnishing material or performing work as required by the Contract

Drawings and Specifications.

G. Failure by the Contractor to submit shop drawings in ample time for checking shall not entitle him to an extension of Contract and no claim for extension by reason of such default will be allowed.

H. Prior to submission of shop drawings, the Contractor shall thoroughly check each shop drawing, reject those not conforming to the specifications and indicate by his signature that the shop drawings submitted in his opinion meet Contract requirements.

1.14 COORDINATED DRAWINGS:

A. The Sheet Metal Contractor shall initiate a 1/4" or 3/8" equal to one foot composite construction drawing of all areas for all the trades. He shall provide a drawing showing his proposed ductwork installation in detail including ceiling heights, duct heights, all light fixtures, all registers and diffusers and structural steel. The drawing shall be in electronic format and shall be accessible by other contractors.

B. All electrical distribution conduits, wires and panels and any other electrical work which may conflict with the sheet metal ducts and with piping will then be drawn on the transparency under

Division 26. All waste and vent piping, water piping and rain leaders will then be superimposed by the Plumbing Contractor. The Fire Protection Contractor shall superimpose sprinkler piping.

C. Finally all major heating and process piping shall be superimposed by the Heating Contractor.

D. Each trade shall indicate necessary seismic restraints in accordance with later paragraph in this section.

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E. Each shall use a different color code. A coordination meeting of all parties involved is then to be held and all possible conflicts are to be resolved. The Sheet Metal Subcontractor shall then include on his original tracings, any electrical or piping work in the area of his ducts as resolved, shall have all trades sign approval of the drawing and then make eight (8) prints of each drawing for review.

F. Contractor shall submit 1/4" scale floor plans showing proposed locations and sizes of all floor slab penetrations for each trade. This shall include all piping, ductwork, conduit, and cable penetrations. The floor slab penetration drawings shall be subject to approval by the Structural

Engineer. No work shall commence without approval from the Structural Engineer

1.15 PAINTING:

A. Painting is specified elsewhere in the Specifications, under Division 09.

B. Refer to Division 09, for code painting of all piping in Mechanical Room.

1.16 CONCRETE WORK:

A. Concrete work is specified elsewhere in the specifications under Division 03.

1.17 EXCAVATION AND BACKFILLING:

A. Excavating and backfilling for all mechanical and electrical work inside and outside of building shall be done in accordance with Division 31 unless otherwise specified.

1.18 CUTTING AND PATCHING:

A. Cutting and patching shall be done in accordance with Division 01, section 017329 unless otherwise specified.

B. The General Contractor will leave all openings and built-in sleeves, etc. as required, provided he receive same with the proper information and cooperation from the Electrical and/or Mechanical

Contractor in due time as the construction progresses.

All cutting of openings in walls, floors, partitions, etc. not thus provided for must, however, be done by the Electrical and/or Mechanical Contractor as required to install the work including all cutting of existing construction work, and this Contractor shall restore to its original condition any work disturbed.

1.19 TEMPORARY HEAT:

A. Contractor is referred to Section 015000 Construction Facilities and Temporary Controls for full description of temporary services.

B. New air distribution systems shall not be used for temporary heating, cooling or ventilation.

C. Contractor shall provide extended warranties for all equipment used for temporary services.

1.20 TEMPORARY LIGHT AND POWER:

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1.21 WATER FOR CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES:

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP:

A. All materials and apparatus used shall be new, of first class quality and shall be furnished, delivered, erected, connected and finished in every detail. No materials or apparatus used shall be discontinued or about to be discontinued items.

B. The Engineer shall have the right to reject any part of the work in case material or workmanship is not of satisfactory quality.

C. Any unacceptable work and material shall be replaced with acceptable work and material at no additional expense to the Owner.

D. In case there is any doubt of the acceptability of any material, submit samples to the Engineer for approval and only definite approval in writing from the Engineer shall be evidence of such approval. Such approval shall also be subject to the satisfactory installation of the material.

E. The work in each of these sections shall be constantly under the direction of a competent superintendent who shall be on the premises during such period as the work is in progress. The superintendent shall familiarize himself with the work of all other sections involved insofar as they relate to or in any way affect the work of these sections, and shall coordinate the work.

F. Unless otherwise noted, all equipment and materials shall be installed and/or applied in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer of said equipment, including the performance of any tests recommended by the manufacturer.

2.2 EQUIPMENT VARIATIONS:

A. In these specifications and on the accompanying drawings, one or more makes of materials, apparatus or appliances have been specified for use in this installation. This has been done for convenience in fixing the standard of workmanship performance of any materials, apparatus or appliance which shall be substituted for those mentioned herein shall also conform to these standards.

B. Where no specified make or material, apparatus or appliance is mentioned, any first class product made by a reputable manufacturer may be used, providing it conforms to the requirements of these specifications and meets the approval of the Engineer.

C. Refer to General Conditions of the contract for substitution procedures.

D. To substitute other makes of materials, apparatus or appliance, than those mentioned under the mechanical or electrical sections, a request in writing to be allowed to make the substitution shall be made. This request shall be accompanied by complete plans and specifications of the substitution offered. If so requested by the Architect or Engineer, also submit samples of both the specified material or appliance and the substitute.

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2.3 MOTOR CONTROL:

A. All motors will be fed from a motor control starter center where called for, provided by the

Mechanical Contractor. Remote pushbuttons, plates and pilots will be furnished by the Electrical

Contractor, unless otherwise called for under the Temperature Control Section of these specifications. All starters for motors which are to be interlocked with another motor shall have suitable auxiliary contacts.

B. All small motors without built-in thermal protection shall be furnished with thermal switches these switches and pilots shall be furnished by the Electrical Contractor.

2.4 ELECTRIC MOTORS:

A. All motors 1/2 h.p. and above shall be integral horsepower polyphase induction motors conforming to NEMA standards MG-1-1967 and shall be T-frame design in sizes 143 T through 445 T. Each shall be NEMA design B with minimum torque valves per MG 1-12.37 and 12.38. Duty shall be continuous, ambient temperature 40 degrees maximum, allowable temperature rise for open drip-proof -90 degrees, TEFC, 80 degrees C with Class B insulation rating all per MG 1-12.42.

B. Horsepower, speed and frame sized per MG 1-10, 32, 13.02 and 13.06a.

C. Enclosures - open drip-proof and TEFC per MG 1-1.25, 1.26 and 1.27.

D. All dimensions per MG 1-11.31a, 11.32a and 11.34a. All motors shall have stainless steel nameplates with NEMA voltage standards shown.

E. Locked rotor KVA per horsepower shall be designated by proper NEMA code letter per MG

1.10.37.

F. All motors shall be premium efficiency type with a full load efficiency range of 80 percent to 95 percent. High efficiency motor rating shall meet Northeast Utilities Energy Action Program in accordance with the following schedule:

MINIMUM NOMINAL MOTOR EFFICIENCIES

HP OPEN DRIP PROOF HP TOTALLY ENCLOSED

MINIMUM EFFICIENCY MINIMUM EFFICIENCY

1200 1800 3600 1200 1800 3600

1.5

7.5

82.5%

86.5%

87.5%

89.5%

89.5%

91.7%

91.7%

92.4%

92.4%

93.0%

93.6%

94.1%

85.5%

86.5%

86.5%

89.5%

89.5%

91.0%

91.7%

93.0%

93.0%

93.6%

94.1%

94.1%

80.0%

85.5%

86.5%

86.5%

89.5%

89.5%

90.2%

91.0%

92.4%

93.0%

93.0%

93.6%

1.5

7.5

82.5%

87.5%

88.5%

89.5%

89.5%

91.7%

91.7%

92.4%

92.4%

93.0%

93.6%

94.1%

85.5%

86.5%

86.5%

89.5%

89.5%

91.7%

91.7%

92.4%

93.0%

93.6%

93.6%

94.1%

78.5%

85.5%

86.5%

88.5%

89.5%

91.0%

91.7%

91.7%

92.4%

93.0%

93.0%

93.6%

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94.1%

95.0%

94.5%

95.0%

95.4%

93.6%

94.1%

94.5%

94.5%

94.1%

94.5%

95.0%

95.4%

94.5%

95.0%

95.4%

95.4%

94.5%

G. Service Factors - open-drip-proof, 1 h.p. through 200-1.15 TEFC all horsepower - 1.0.

H. Noise level within NEMA standard MG 1-12.49.

I. In addition to the above, all motors 1 through 20 h.p. shall be TEFC with drain holes for both horizontal and vertical positions. Each shall be equipped with deep groove double shielded ball bearings prelubricated with provisions for regreasing.

J. Motors smaller than 1/2 h.p. shall be capacitor-start or split-phase type designed for 120 volts, single phase, 60 cycles alternating current.

2.5 ELECTRICAL MOTOR STARTERS:

A. All electric motor starters shall conform to requirements of AIEE, NEMA, UL, NEG, and shall be suitable for required load, duty, voltage, phase, frequency, service and location.

B. When interlocking or automatic control of single phase motors is required, motors shall be furnished with magnetic across-the-line.

C. Three phase motors shall be furnished with full voltage, magnetic across-the-line starters, except where reduced voltage starters are indicated or required.

D. All magnetic starters shall have start-stop, automatic or remote control as required. Starters shall have hand-off automatic selector switches in cover.

E. All magnetic starters shall include overload and low voltage protection and one set each of normally open and normally closed contacts. Overloads shall be ambient temperature compensating type. All 3 phase legs shall have leg protection.

F. All starters shall be of same manufacturer.

G. Starters shall be furnished as part of respective equipment furnished under each Division.

H. Starters shall be combination circuit breaker disconnect and magnetic starters.

2.6 ACCESS DOORS:

A. Access doors shall be of sufficient size to permit easy replacement of complete units and all groupings of complete units and all groupings of valves and equipment shall have necessary clearance for this same purpose. Provide access doors for each valve, damper, control, fire damper, etc., not accessible (such as above a non-lift out ceiling, wall or chase). Doors shall be Milcor or equal prime coated steel, screwdriver lock for building into walls or ceilings. Doors shall be Style

A in acoustic tile surfaces and Styles K, L or M for other surfaces. Doors shall bear the same or greater fire rating as the wall or ceiling in which they occur. Size of doors to be determined after valves or dampers are installed and shall be of adequate size to operate same.

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B. Where access is required to dampers, valves, etc., that occur above lay-in ceilings, these access doors can be omitted, provided suitable plastic markers identifying exact location of valves, dampers, etc., on lay-in ceilings are applied directly below valve grouping and identified by a number, this number to be used as a marking on valve or damper chart. Tags shall be applied on the ceiling grid, not on the ceiling tiles.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 CONNECTING TO EXISTING UTILITIES:

A. Connections to existing utilities that will interrupt the service to the present buildings shall be made at a time agreed upon by the Owner, Architect and Contractor.

B. If it is necessary to make connections to existing utilities outside the regular working hours, this shall be noted on the written work order and the respective Contractor will be paid for the additional cost of labor over and above what it would cost at regular day time rates.

3.2 FREIGHT, CARTING AND RIGGING:

A. Contractor shall pay all freight and carting charges necessary to deliver all equipment furnished under his Contract to the site and furnish all necessary rigging to properly rig and set the apparatus on the foundations, frames, etc.

B. All scaffolding, blocks and tackle, ropes and chains and other equipment necessary to rig and set the apparatus shall be furnished by the Contractor.

C. The Contractor shall set, level and align all equipment before starting operations.

3.3 SEISMIC RESTRAINTS:

A. It is the intent of this seismic restraint portion of the specification to provide restraint of all non-structural building system components provided in Sections 15 and 16 in Seismic Zone II.

Restraint systems and devices are intended to withstand, without failure, the "G" forces detailed in the chart below:

Design Level of Acceleration At Equipment Center of Gravity Seismic Zone 2)

(Av - >0.1 to 0.19)

Elevation

(feet rel. to grade level)

Rigid*

Mnt'd Equip

Non-Struct.

Architect

Component

Flexible*

Mnt'd Equip

Pipe, Duct, Cable trays, Conduit, Etc.

Life

Safe.

Equip

Below Grade up to

20 feet above grade

0.125 "g" 0.250 "g" 0.500 "g" 0.350 "g" 1.000 "g"

21 ft. - 300 ft. 0.500 "g" 0.550 "g" 0.750 "g" 0.650 "g" 1.000 "g"

301 ft. - 600 ft. 0.750 "g" 0.900 "g" 1.000 "g" 1.000 "g" 1.000 "g"

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* Rigid mounted equipment is any equipment mounted directly to structure. Flexible mounted equipment is any equipment mounted on resilient supports, ceiling suspended, roof supported or mounted on an independent frame with any primary natural frequency below 16 Hz.

B. Seismic restraints shall be as required by the 2016 Connecticut Building Code.

C. Refer to section 220548 and drawings for details.

D. Seismic Certification and Analysis

1. Seismic restraint calculations must be provided for all connections of equipment to the structure.

2. Calculations to support seismic restraint designs must be stamped by a registered professional engineer licensed in the State of Connecticut.

3. Analysis must indicate dead loads, derived loads, and materials used for connections to equipment and structure. Analysis must detail anchoring methods, bolt diameters, embedment, and weld length.

4. A seismic design errors and omissions insurance certificate must accompany submittals.

E. Submit drawings showing locations of all seismic restraints for equipment, piping, and conduit provided under Sections 21, 22, 23, 26, 27 and 28.

1. The term EQUIPMENT includes ALL non-structural components. These specifications are applicable within the facility and 5 feet outside of the foundation wall. Equipment buried underground is excluded but entry of services through the foundation wall is included.

Equipment referred to below is a partial list; (equipment not listed is still included in this specification).

Battery Racks

Light Fixtures Motor Control Ctrs.

Bus Ducts Piping

Cable Trays Switching Gear

Conduit All Electrical Panels

F. Submittals shall include a listing of all isolated and non-isolated equipment to be restrained.

G. Seismic restraints shall not be required for the following installations:

1. Piping in mechanical rooms less than l 1/4-inch inside diameter.

2. All other piping less than 2 1/2-inch inside diameter.

3. All electrical conduit less than 2 1/2-inch inside diameter.

4. All piping suspended by individual hangers 12 inches or less in length from the top of the pipe to the bottom of the support for the hanger.

H. Life safety systems defined:

1. All systems involved with fire protection including sprinkler piping, service water supply piping, fire dampers and smoke exhaust systems.

2. All systems involved with and/or connected to emergency power supply including all generators, transfer switches, transformers and all flow paths to fire protection and/or emergency lighting systems.

3. Fresh air relief systems on emergency control sequence including air handlers, conduit, duct, dampers, etc.

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3.4 TOILET ROOM ACCESSORIES:

A. Toilet room accessories are furnished and installed under another section of the specifications.

3.5 COOPERATION WITH OTHER TRADES:

A. No piping, conduit, valves, etc., shall be installed until the entire run has been checked for clearance and the work has been coordinated between all the trades. Each tradesman shall be responsible for taking his own field measurements and maintaining proper clearance from the

Owner's equipment and the work of other trades, and for coordinating his work with that of other

Contractors and Owner. Furnish all necessary information, dimensions, templates, etc. in order that a perfectly coordinated job will result.

B. Contractor shall carry out his work in conjunction with other trades and shall give full cooperation to other trades. Contractor shall furnish all information necessary to permit work of all trades to be installed in a satisfactory manner.

C. Where space is so limited that Contractor's work shall be installed in close proximity to the work of other trades or where it is evident that Contractor's work will interfere with other trades, he shall assist in working out space conditions to make satisfactory adjustments. If required or directed by

Engineer, the Contractor shall prepare composite working drawings and sections of not less than

3/4" -1'-0" scale clearly showing how his work is to be installed in conjunction with other trades; he shall make corrections necessary to satisfactorily complete installation at no additional cost to

Owner.

D. All supports for hanging material to be connected to steel structure shall be installed prior to installation of fire proofing material. Refer to Division 7 of the specifications.

Any damage to fireproofing caused by late installation of hanging material shall be repaired by the

Fire-proofing Contractor at the expense of the Contractor responsible.

E. The Plumbing and Heating Contractors shall give to the Electrical Contractor all information on switches, controls, pilots, etc. furnished under the Plumbing and Heating Contracts, together with makes and catalog numbers where required to permit the Electrical Contractor to leave the proper boxes to receive same. This information shall be given well in advance so that the Electrical

Contractor may install his work as construction progresses. In the event that this information is not given in time to permit the Electrical Contractor to leave proper boxes, etc. as construction progresses, it shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to pay all costs of cutting and patching construction required because of this neglect.

3.6 INFORMATION FOR ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR:

A. Deliver to the Electrical Contractor all information on motors and controls furnished under the

Mechanical Contract, together with makes and catalog numbers, to permit the Electrical Contractor to leave the proper boxes and wiring.

B. Each electric motor of 1/2 h.p. or more shall be furnished with an automatic starter.

C. Starters shall be furnished in type to be remotely controlled and fed from dual voltage transformer

208/460 120 volts.

D. Starters to have overload and undervoltage protection. Starters shall be of the combination disconnect switch and starter type.

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3.7 SLEEVES, INSERTS AND ANCHOR BOLTS:

A. Each section shall provide and shall be held responsible for the location and position of all sleeves, inserts, and anchor bolts required by the work. Failure to do so, which requires cutting and patching of finished work, shall be done at no additional cost to Contract.

B. All pipes and conduits passing through floors, walls or partitions shall be provided with sleeves sized to give a minimum of 1/2" clearance between sleeve and the outside diameter of the pipe, conduit or insulation, enclosing the pipe or conduit.

C. Sleeves through concrete floors or interior masonry walls shall be Schedule 40 steel pipe, set flush with finished wall or ceiling surfaces, but extending 2 inches above finished floors or shall be in accordance with details on drawings.

In all mechanical equipment rooms or penthouses, sleeves shall extend 6 inches above finished floor.

D. Inserts shall be individual or strip type of steel or malleable iron construction for removable nuts and threaded rods up to 3/4" diameter, permitting lateral adjustment.

E. Provide escutcheons on all pipes and conduits wherever they pass through floors, ceilings, walls, or partitions in finished areas. Escutcheons for pipes passing through floors shall be RITTER

PATTERN AND CASTING COMPANY, No. 36A or approved equal split-hinged, cast brass type designated to fit pipe on one end and cover alcove projecting through floor on the other end.

Escutcheons for pipes shall be RITTER PATTERN AND CASTING COMPANY, No. 3A or approved equal - split-hinged, cast brass, chromium plated type.

3.8 FIRE STOPPING:

A. General

1. Firestopping: Material or combination of materials used to retain integrity of fire-rated construction by maintaining an effective barrier against the spread of flame, smoke, and hot gases through penetrations in fire rated wall and floor assemblies.

B. General Description of the Work : Only tested firestop systems shall be used in specific locations as follows: Penetrations for the passage of duct, cable, cable tray, conduit, piping, electrical busways and raceways through fire-rated vertical barriers (walls and partitions), horizontal barriers (floor/ceiling assemblies), and vertical service shaft walls and partitions.

C. References

1. Test Requirements: ASTM E-814, "Standard Method of Fire Tests of Through Penetration

Fire Stops" (July 1997).

2. Underwriters Laboratories (UL) of Northbrook, IL runs ASTM E-814 under their designation of UL 1479 and publishes the results in their "FIRE RESISTANCE

DIRECTORY" that is updated annually.

3. International Firestop Council Guidelines for Evaluating Firestop Systems Engineering

Judgments

4. Test Requirements: ASTM E 84-96, "Surface burning characteristics".

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5. All major building codes: ICBO, SBCCI, BOCA, and IBC.

6. Test Requirements: ASTM E-119, “Fire Test of Building Construction and Materials” (UL

263)

D. Quality Assurance

1. Firestop System installation must meet requirements of ASTM E-119, ASTM E-814, ASTM E-84-96, UL 236, UL 1479 or UL 2079 tested assemblies that provide a fire rating equal to that of construction being penetrated.

2. Firestop Systems do not reestablish the structural integrity of load bearing partitions/assemblies, or support live loads and traffic. Installer shall consult the structural engineer prior to penetrating any load bearing assembly.

E. Submittals

1. Submit Product Data: Manufacturer's specifications and technical data for each material including the composition and limitations, documentation of UL firestop systems to be used and manufacturer's installation instructions to comply with Section 013300.

2. Submit material safety data sheets provided with product delivered to job-site.

F. Installer Qualifications

1. Engage an experienced Installer who is certified, licensed, or otherwise qualified by the firestopping manufacturer as having been provided the necessary training to install manufacture’s products per specified requirements.

G. Products, General

1. Provide firestopping composed of components that are compatible with each other, the substrates forming openings, and the items, if any, penetrating the firestopping under conditions of service and application, as demonstrated by the firestopping manufacturer based on testing and field experience.

2. Provide components for each firestopping system that are needed to install fill material.

Use only components specified by the firestopping manufacturer and approved by the qualified testing Town for the designated fire-resistance-rated systems.

3. Firestopping Materials are either “cast-in-place” (integral with concrete placement) or

“post installed.” Provide cast-in-place firestop devices prior to concrete placement.

H. Acceptable Manufacturers

1. Subject to compliance with through penetration firestop systems (XHEZ) and joint systems

(XHBN) listed in Volume II of the UL Fire Resistance Directory, provide products of the following manufacturers as identified below:

a. Hilti, Inc., Tulsa, Oklahoma 800-879-8000

b. Other manufacturers listed in the U.L. Fire Resistance Directory – Volume 2

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I. Materials

1. Use only firestop products that have been UL 1479, ASTM E-814, or UL 2079 tested for specific fire-rated construction conditions conforming to construction assembly type, penetrating item type, annular space requirements, and fire-rating involved for each separate instance.

2. Provide a firestop system with a "F" Rating as determined by UL 1479 or ASTM E814 which is equal to the time rating of construction being penetrated.

3. Provide a firestop system with an Assembly Rating as determined by UL 2079 which is equal to the time rating of construction being penetrated.

J. Preparation

1. Verification of Conditions: Examine areas and conditions under which work is to be performed and identify conditions detrimental to proper or timely completion.

a. Verify penetrations are properly sized and in suitable condition for application of materials.

b. Surfaces to which firestop materials will be applied shall be free of dirt, grease, oil, rust, laitance, release agents, water repellents, and any other substances that may affect proper adhesion.

c. Provide masking and temporary covering to prevent soiling of adjacent surfaces by firestopping materials.

d. Comply with manufacturer's recommendations for temperature and humidity conditions before, during and after installation of firestopping.

e. Do not proceed until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

K Coordination

1. Coordinate location…