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PROJECT MANUAL

October 2025

CENTRAL FALLS

PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX

Phase 0.5 – ERV Installation

160 ILLINOIS STREET

CENTRAL FALLS, RI 02863

Providence County

AHARONIAN & ASSOCIATES INC. - ARCHITECTS

310 George Washington Highway - Suite 100 - Smithfield, Rhode Island 02917 T 401-232-5010 F 401-232-5080

PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX

Central Falls, Rhode Island 02863 AA# 25032

PROJECT MANUAL EDITORIAL NOTES

NOTES:

1. This Project Manual is part of the Construction Documents related to the City of Central

Falls Request For proposals – BID# 2025-0000

2. This Project Manual is based on the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)

MasterFormat. Only the CSI Divisions and Sections applicable to the project subject to the above-mentioned Bidding process have been included in this Manual.

3. The following divisions have been replaced in the Project Manual with the related City of

Central Falls Request For Proposals document:

• Division 00 – Procurement and Contracting Requirements

• Division 01 – General requirements

4. If any requirement, guidance, or information in the SPECIFICATION GROUP

(Divisions 01 through 26) conflicts with the information provided in the City of Central

Falls Bid Request Document, the more restrictive shall apply.

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PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX – Phase 0.5

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS GROUP

DIVISION 00 PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

SECTION TITLE # of PAGES

EDITORIAL NOTES 1

CITY OF CENTRAL FALLS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL DOCUMENT -

00 41 02 BID FORM 4

SPECIFICATIONS GROUP

DIVISION 01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION TITLE # of PAGES

CITY OF CENTRAL FALLS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL DOCUMENT

01 21 00 ALLOWANCES 3

DIVISION 2 EXISTING CONDITIONS

SECTION TITLE # of PAGES

02 41 13 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION 5

DIVISION 7 THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

SECTION TITLE # of PAGES

07 84 13 PENETRATION FIRESTOPPING 7

07 92 00 JOINT SEALANTS 4

DIVISION 23 HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

SECTION TITLE # of PAGES

23 03 00 BASIC MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS 4

DIVISION 26 ELECTRIC

SECTION TITLE # of PAGES

26 10 00 GENERAL ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 5

END OF TABLE OF CONTENTS

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BID FORM 00 41 02-1

DOCUMENT 00 41 02

BID FORM

Date: ____________________________

To: City of Central Falls

Office of the Purchasing Agent

580 Broad Street - 1st Floor

Central Falls, RI 02863

Attn: Business Office

Project: Central Falls Public Safety Complex – Phase 0.5

160 Illinois Street

Central Falls, RI 02863

Submitted By: _______________________________________________________________________________

(Include in the above spaces, the firm’s legal name, address, telephone and fax numbers, contact and e-mail address. All information should be typed or printed)

NOTE: The Owner’s Selection Criteria shall determine the lowest evaluated or responsive Bid.

1. BASE BID

Having thoroughly examined the Project Site and all matters referred to in the Request For Proposal and in the

Bid Documents prepared by Aharonian & Associate, Inc., Architect for the above reference Project, we, the undersigned, hereby offer to enter into a Contract to perform the Work for the sum of:

(Numeric)

$ _____________________________________________________________________________________Dollars

(Written)

In case of discrepancy, the amount shown in words shall govern. Failure to fill out the above item, if providing a Base Bid, will establish the Bid as non-responsive.

INCLUDE BACKUP WITH PROPOSAL AS OUTLINED PER THE PROPOSAL CONTENT IN THE

CITY OF CENTRAL FALLS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL DOCUMENT.

Aharonian & Associates Inc – Architects

Central Falls Public Safety Complex – Phase 0.5 Central Falls, Rhode Island

BID FORM 00 41 02-2

2. ADDENDA

The following Addenda have been received. The modifications to the Bid Documents noted therein have been considered and all costs thereto are included in the Bid Sum.

Addendum #____Dated ________________

Addendum #____Dated ________________

Addendum #____Dated ________________ Addendum #____Dated ________________

3. BASE BID BREAKOUT COSTS

The following line-item costs ARE INCLUDED IN THE BASE BID amount and are broken out for use by the

Owner.

A. Include list of all Subcontractors with Schedule of Values

4. BID ALTERNATES

No Alternates have been established for the Project.

5. SCHEDULE – CONTRACT TIME

If the Bid is accepted, unless otherwise indicated on the Bid Form, Bidder hereby agrees to commence the

Work under this Contract within fourteen (14) calendar days after issuance of a written "Notice to Proceed" by the Owner. (NOTE: The successful bidder shall not begin construction until a copy of the Building Permit is submitted to Owner.)

Bidder hereby agrees to achieve Substantial Completion of the Work by Tuesday, December 30, 2025 and to achieve Final Completion of the Work on or before 2 weeks following date of Substantial Completion.

6. ADDITIONAL WORK - OVERHEAD AND PROFIT

The Bidder agrees to be bound by the following percentages of cost basis for overhead, supervision, bond and profit and other general expenses for any additional work. If accepted by the Owner in the award of this

Contract, these percentages shall be used in establishing the adjustment to the Contract Sum for additions to or deductions from the Work in accordance with the applicable sections of the General Conditions.

A. To the Contractor for Work performed by its own forces: Maximum ____ percent of the cost.

B. To Subcontractors for Work performed by their own forces: Maximum ____ percent of the cost.

C. The combined overhead and profit for Contractor and Subcontractors: Maximum ____ percent of the cost.

7. ALLOWANCES

The above Base Bid Price INCLUDES the costs for the following allowance as outlined in Section 012100

"Allowances".

A. CONTINGENCY ALLOWANCE:

1. Provide $25,000.00 Contingency Allowance.

8. UNIT PRICES

A. If accepted by the Owner in the award of this Contract, Unit Prices shall be used in establishing the adjustment to the Contract Sum for additions to or deductions from the Work. The Unit Prices listed shall include all costs, overhead and profit and no further surcharges are to be added to any Unit Price item of

Work that may be done. Work deleted from the Contract will be calculated at 100% of the additional work

Unit Prices.

BID FORM 00 41 02-3

B. Bidder agrees that the Unit Prices will not contain anything to alter or void the Lump Sum Bid submitted herein and that applicable contents of this Bid shall be binding on the Unit Prices and the Work involved whether or not specifically stated.

C. Unit Prices for fabricated items shall include all necessary connections and fastenings required to produce a complete assembly.

D. Unit Price Schedule: No Unit Price requirements are established for the Project.

9. BIDDER ACKNOWLEDEGMENTS

A. The Bidder understands that the Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids and to waive any formalities in the bidding.

B. The Bidder agrees that this Bid shall be good and may not be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) calendar days after the scheduled closing time for receiving Bids.

C. Upon written notice of the acceptance of its Bid by the Owner, the Bidder shall provide a Certificate of

Insurance covering all operations under this Contract. The certificate meeting all conditions set forth therein shall be submitted to the Owner prior to formal execution of the Contract.

D. Upon written notice of the acceptance of its Bid by the Owner, the Bidder shall execute the formal

Contract within ten (10) calendar days as required by the General Conditions.

E. By submission of this Bid, the Bidder certifies, and in the case of a joint Bid, each party thereto certifies as to its own organization, that its Bid has been arrived at independently, without consultation, communication or agreement as to any matter relating to this Bid, with any other Bidder or with any competitor.

10. REQUIREMENT FOR LICENSE NUMBER

A. In compliance with the requirements of Rhode Island General Law, Section 5-65-23, my Rhode Island license number for the Work to be performed by this firm as Prime Contractor is:

LICENSE TYPE: ________________________LICENSE NUMBER: _______________________

11. BID FORM SIGNATURE(S)

The undersigned declares: that the only person interested in this proposal as principals are named herein as such; that no official of the Owner and no person acting for or employed by the Owner is interested directly or indirectly in this proposal or any contract which may be made under it or in any expected profits to arise there from; that the proposal is made in good faith, without fraud, collusion or connection with any other person bidding or refraining from bidding for the same work; that the Contract Documents relating to the Contract covered by this proposal and in regard to all conditions pertaining to the Work have been examined and has carefully checked the estimates of cost and from them makes this proposal.

Respectively Submitted, Name of Firm

SEAL (if Bid is by a corporation)

Signature

BID FORM 00 41 02-4

Title

Business Address

Telephone Number and Fax Number

The Bidder shall provide an affidavit that the person who has affixed his or her signature to this Bid Form is actively and legally authorized to bind the firm contractually. This affidavit MUST be submitted with and attached to the Bid Form.

END OF DOCUMENT 00 41 02

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ALLOWANCES 01 21 00 - 1

SECTION 01 21 00

ALLOWANCES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Cash allowances.

1. Lump Sum Allowances

2. Unit-Cost Allowances

B. Contingency allowances.

C. Inspection and testing allowances.

D. Selection & Purchase.

E. Unused materials.

1.02 CASH ALLOWANCES

A. COSTS INCLUDED IN ALLOWANCES: Cost of Product to Contractor, or Subcontractor, less applicable trade discounts; delivery to site and applicable taxes.

B. COSTS NOT INCLUDED IN THE ALLOWANCE: Product handling at the site, including unloading uncrating and storage; protection of Products from elements and from damage and labor for installation and finishing.

C. ARCHITECT RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Consult with Contractor in consideration and selection of Products, suppliers, and installers.

2. Select Products in consultation with Owner and transmit decision to Contractor.

3. Prepare Change Order.

D. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Obtain proposals from suppliers and installers and offer recommendations. Assist Architect in selection of Products, suppliers, and installers.

2. On notification of selection by Architect, execute purchase agreement with designated supplier and installer.

3. Arrange for and process shop drawings, product data, and samples. Arrange for delivery.

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4. Promptly inspect Products upon delivery for completeness, damage, and defects. Submit claims for transportation damage.

E. Funds will be drawn from Cash Allowances only by Change Order.

1.03 CONTINGENCY ALLOWANCES

A. Contractor’s costs for Products, delivery, installation, labor, insurance, payroll, taxes, bonding, equipment rental, overhead and profit will be included in Change Orders authorizing expenditure of funds from this Allowance.

B. Funds will be drawn from Contingency Allowance only by Change Order.

C. At closeout of Contract, funds remaining in Contingency Allowance will be credited to Owner by

Change Order.

1.04 INSPECTION AND TESTING ALLOWANCES

A. COSTS INCLUDED IN ALLOWANCES: Cost of engaging an inspection or testing firm, execution of inspection or tests, reporting results.

B. COSTS NOT INCLUDED IN THE ALLOWANCE

1. Incidental labor and facilities required to assist inspection or testing firm.

2. Costs of testing laboratory services required by Contractor separate from Contract Document requirements.

3. Costs of retesting upon failure of previous tests as determined by Architect.

C. PAYMENT PROCEDURES

1. Submit one copy of the inspection or testing firm's invoice with the next application for payment.

2. Pay invoice on approval by Architect.

D. Funds will be drawn from inspection and testing allowances only by Change Order.

E. At Project closeout, credit unused amounts remaining in the inspection and testing allowance to Owner by Change Order.

1.05 SELECTION AND PURCHASE

A. At the earliest practical date after award of the Contract, advise the Architect of the date when the final selection and purchase of each product or system described by an allowance must be completed to avoid delaying the Work.

B. At the Architect’s request, obtain proposals for each Allowance for use in making final selections.

Include recommendations that are relevant to performing the Work.

C. Purchase products and systems selected by the Architect from the designated supplier.

1.06 UNUSED MATERIALS

A. Return unused materials to the manufacturer or supplier for credit to the Owner, after installation has been completed and accepted.

1. When requested by the Architect, prepare unused material for storage by the Owner where it is not economically practical to return the material for credit. When directed by the Architect, deliver unused material to the Owner's storage space. Otherwise, disposal of unused material is the

Contractor's responsibility.

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1.07 SCHEDULE OF ALLOWANCES

A. CASH ALLOWANCES.

1. No cash allowances have been established to date.

B. CONTINGENCY ALLOWANCES.

1 Allowance of $25,000.00 for additional work as directed by the City of Central Falls for unforeseen existing conditions.

C. INSPECTION AND TESTING ALLOWANCES.

1. No inspection and testing allowances have been established to date.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

END OF SECTION 01 21 00

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SELECTIVE DEMOLITION 02 41 13 - 1

SECTION 02 41 13

SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

A. Demolition and removal of selected portions of building elements.

B. Patching and repairs.

1.02 DEFINITIONS

A. REMOVE: Remove and legally dispose of items except those indicated to be reinstalled, salvaged or to remain the Owner's property.

B. REMOVE AND SALVAGE: Items indicated to be removed and salvaged are to remain the Owner's property. Remove, clean and pack or crate items to protect against damage. Identify contents of containers and deliver them to Owner's designated storage area.

C. REMOVE AND REINSTALL: Remove items indicated; clean, service and otherwise prepare them for reuse; store and protect against damage. Reinstall items in the same locations or in locations indicated.

D. EXISTING TO REMAIN: Protect construction indicated to remain against damage and soiling during selective demolition. When permitted by the Architect, items may be removed to a suitable, protected storage location during selective demolition and then cleaned and reinstalled in their original locations.

1.03 MATERIALS OWNERSHIP

A. Except for items or materials indicated to be reused, salvaged, reinstalled, or otherwise indicated to remain the Owner's property, demolished materials shall become the Contractor's property and shall be removed from the site with further disposition at the Contractor's option.

1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS: Comply with governing EPA/RI DEM/RI DOH notification regulations before starting selective demolition. Comply with hauling and disposal regulations of authorities having jurisdiction.

B. PRE-DEMOLITION CONFERENCE: Conduct conference at Project site to comply with pre-installation conference requirements.

1.05 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Owner assumes no responsibility for actual condition of building elements to be selectively demolished.

B. Storage or sale of removed items or materials on-site will not be permitted.

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1.06 SCHEDULING

A. Arrange selective demolition schedule so as not to interfere with Owner's on-site operations.

1.07 WARRANTY

A. EXISTING SPECIAL WARRANTY: Remove, replace, patch, and repair materials and surfaces cut or damaged during selective demolition, by methods and with materials so as not to void existing warranties.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 REPAIR MATERIALS

A. Use repair materials identical to existing materials.

1. Where identical materials are unavailable or cannot be used for exposed surfaces, use materials that visually fully match existing adjacent surfaces as much as possible.

2. Use materials whose installed performance equals or surpasses that of existing materials.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 EXAMINATION

A. Verify that utilities have been disconnected and capped.

B. Survey existing conditions and correlate with requirements indicated to determine extent of selective demolition required.

C. Inventory and record the condition of items to be removed and reinstalled and items to be removed and salvaged.

D. When unanticipated mechanical, electrical or structural elements that conflict with the intended function or design are encountered, investigate, and measure the nature and extent of the conflict.

Promptly submit a written report to the Architect.

E. Survey the condition of the building to determine whether removing any element might result in structural deficiency or unplanned collapse of any portion of the structure or adjacent structures during selective demolition.

F. Perform surveys as the Work progresses to detect hazards resulting from selective demolition activities.

3.02 PREPARATION

A. Drain, purge, or otherwise remove, collect, and dispose of chemicals, gases, explosives, acids, flammables, or other dangerous materials before proceeding with selective demolition operations.

B. Employ a certified, licensed exterminator to treat building and to control rodents and vermin before and during selective demolition operations.

C. Conduct demolition operations and remove debris to ensure minimum interference with roads, streets, walks and other adjacent occupied and used facilities.

1. Do not close or obstruct streets, walks or other adjacent occupied or used facilities without permission from Owner and authorities having jurisdiction. Provide alternate routes around closed or obstructed traffic ways if required by governing regulations.

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D. Conduct demolition operations to prevent injury to people and damage to adjacent buildings, spaces, and facilities to remain. Ensure safe passage of people around selective demolition area.

1. Erect temporary protection, such as walks, fences, railings, canopies, and covered passageways, where required by authorities having jurisdiction.

2. Provide temporary weather protection, during interval between demolition and removal of existing construction, on exterior surfaces and new construction to ensure that no water leakage or damage occurs to structure or interior areas.

3. Protect walls, ceilings, floors, and other existing finish work that are to remain and are exposed during selective demolition operations.

4. Cover and protect furniture, furnishings and equipment that have not been removed.

E. Erect and maintain dustproof partitions and temporary enclosures to limit dust and dirt migration and to separate areas from fumes and noise.

1. Construct dustproof partitions of not less than nominal 4-inch studs, 5/8-inch gypsum wallboard with joints taped on occupied side, and 1/2-inch fire-retardant plywood on the demolition side.

2. Insulate partition to provide noise protection to occupied areas.

3. Seal joints and perimeter.

4. Equip partitions with dustproof doors and security locks.

5. Protect air-handling equipment.

6. Weatherstrip openings.

F. Provide and maintain interior and exterior shoring, bracing or structural support to preserve stability and prevent movement, settlement, or collapse of building to be selectively demolished.

1. Strengthen or add new support when required during the progress of selective demolition.

3.03 POLLUTION CONTROLS

A. Use water mist, temporary enclosures, and other suitable methods to limit the spread of dust and dirt.

Comply with governing environmental protection regulations.

1. Do not use water when it may damage existing construction or create hazardous or objectionable conditions, such as ice, flooding, and pollution.

B. Remove and transport debris in a manner that will prevent spillage on adjacent surfaces and areas.

1. Remove debris from elevated portions of the building by chute, hoist or other device that will convey debris to grade level.

C. Clean the adjacent structures and the improvements of dust, dirt and debris caused by selective demolition operations. Return adjacent areas to the condition existing before start of selective demolition.

3.04 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

A. Demolish and remove existing construction only to the extent required by new construction and as indicated. Use methods required to complete Work within limitations of governing regulations and as follows:

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1. Proceed with selective demolition systematically, from higher to lower level. Complete selective demolition work above each floor or tier before disturbing supporting members on lower levels.

2. Neatly cut openings and holes plumb, square and true to dimensions required. Use cutting methods is least likely to damage construction to remain or adjoining construction. To minimize disturbance of adjacent surfaces, use hand or small power tools designed for sawing or grinding, not hammering, and chopping. Temporarily cover openings to remain.

3. Cut or drill from the exposed or finished side into concealed surfaces to avoid marring existing finished surfaces.

4. Do not use cutting torches until the work area is cleared of flammable materials. At concealed spaces, such as duct and pipe interiors, verify condition and contents of hidden space before starting flame-cutting operations. Maintain portable fire-suppression devices during flame-cutting operations.

5. Maintain adequate ventilation when using cutting torches.

6. Remove decayed, vermin-infested, or otherwise dangerous or unsuitable materials and promptly dispose of off-site.

7. Remove structural framing members and lower to ground by method suitable to avoid free fall and to prevent ground impact or dust generation.

8. Locate selective demolition equipment throughout the structure and remove debris and materials so as not to impose excessive loads on supporting walls, floors, or framing.

9. Dispose of demolished items and materials promptly. On-site storage or sale of removed items is prohibited.

10. Return elements of construction and surfaces to remain to condition existing before start of selective demolition operations.

B. Demolish concrete and masonry in small sections. Cut concrete and masonry at junctures with construction to remain, using power-driven masonry saw or hand tools; do not use power-driven impact tools.

C. Break up and remove concrete slabs on grade, unless otherwise shown to remain.

D. Remove resilient floor coverings and adhesive according to recommendations of the Resilient Floor

Covering Institute's (RFCI) "Recommended Work Practices for the Removal of Resilient Floor

Coverings" and Addendum.

E. Remove residual adhesive and prepare substrate for new floor coverings by one of the methods recommended by RFCI.

F. Remove air-conditioning equipment without releasing refrigerants.

3.05 PATCHING AND REPAIRS

A. Promptly patch and repair holes and damaged surfaces caused to adjacent construction by selective demolition operations.

B. Where repairs to existing surfaces are required, patch to produce surfaces suitable for new materials.

1. Completely fill holes and depressions in existing masonry walls to remain with an approved masonry patching material, applied according to manufacturer's printed recommendations.

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C. Restore exposed finishes of patched areas and extend finish restoration into adjoining construction to remain in a manner that eliminates evidence of patching and refinishing.

E. Patch and repair floor and wall surfaces in the new space where demolished walls or partitions extend one finished area into another. Provide a flush and even surface of uniform color and appearance.

1. Closely match texture and finish of existing adjacent surface.

2. Patch with durable seams that are as invisible as possible. Comply with specified tolerances.

3. When patching smooth painted surfaces, extend final paint coat over entire unbroken surface containing the patch after the surface has received primer and second coat.

4. Remove existing floor and wall coverings and replace with new materials, if necessary, to achieve uniform color and appearance.

5. Inspect and test patched areas to demonstrate integrity of the installation, where feasible.

F. Patch, repair, or rehang existing ceilings as necessary to provide an even-plane surface of uniform appearance.

3.06 DISPOSAL OF DEMOLISHED MATERIALS

A. GENERAL: Promptly dispose of demolished materials. Do not allow demolished materials to accumulate on-site.

B. BURNING: Do not burn demolished materials.

C. DISPOSAL: Transport demolished materials off Owner's property and legally dispose of them.

3.07 CLEANING

A. Sweep the building broom clean on completion of selective demolition operation.

B. Change filters on air-handling equipment on completion of selective demolition operations.

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PENETRATION FIRESTOPPING 07 84 13-1

SECTION 07 84 13

PENETRATION FIRESTOPPING

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Penetration firestopping systems for penetrations through fire-resistance rated constructions, including both empty openings and openings containing penetrating items.

1.02 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Division 23 Sections specifying duct and piping penetrations.

B. Division 26 Sections specifying cable and conduit penetrations.

1.03 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. GENERAL: For penetrations through the following fire-resistance-rated constructions, including both empty openings and openings containing penetrating items, provide penetration firestopping systems that are produced and installed to resist spread of fire according to requirements indicated, resist passage of smoke and other gases and maintain original fire-resistance rating of construction penetrated.

1. Fire-resistance-rated walls.

2. Fire-resistance-rated horizontal assemblies including floors, floor/ceiling assemblies and ceiling membranes of roof/ceiling assemblies.

B. RATED SYSTEMS: Provide penetration firestopping systems with the following ratings determined by ASTM E 814:

1. F-RATED SYSTEMS: Provide penetration firestopping systems with F-ratings indicated, but not less than that equaling or exceeding fire-resistance rating of constructions penetrated.

2. T-RATED SYSTEMS: Provide T-Rated systems for all conditions required by the RI State

Building and Fire Codes.

C. For penetration firestopping exposed to view, traffic, moisture, and physical damage, provide products that, after curing, do not deteriorate when exposed to these conditions both during and after construction.

1. For piping penetrations for plumbing and wet-pipe sprinkler systems, provide moisture-resistant through-penetration firestop systems.

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2. For floor penetrations with annular spaces exceeding 4-inches in width and exposed to possible loading and traffic, provide firestop systems capable of supporting floor loads involved, either by installing floor plates or by other means.

3. For penetrations involving insulated piping, provide penetration firestopping systems not requiring removal of insulation.

D. For penetration firestopping exposed to view, provide products with flame-spread and smoke-developed indexes of less than 25 and 450, respectively, as determined per ASTM E 84.

1.04 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit the following under the provisions of the Contract and Specification Sections.

B. PRODUCT DATA: For each type of product indicated.

C. SHOP DRAWINGS: For each through-penetration firestop system, show each type of construction condition penetrated, relationships to adjoining construction and type of penetrating item. Include firestop design designation of qualified testing and inspecting agency that evidences compliance with requirements for each condition indicated.

1. Submit documentation, including illustrations, from a qualified testing and inspecting agency that is applicable to each through-penetration firestop system configuration for construction and penetrating items.

2. Where Project conditions require modification to a qualified testing and inspecting agency's illustration for a particular through-penetration firestop condition, submit illustration, with modifications marked, approved by through-penetration firestop system manufacturer's fire-protection engineer as an engineering judgment or equivalent fire-resistance-rated assembly.

D. PENETRATION FIRESTOPPING SCHEDULE: Indicate locations of each penetration and the type of firestopping system including the following information:

1. Copies of manufacturer’s UL system drawings for each item in the schedule.

2. Copies of drawings by the manufacturer for special conditions that have not been tested by UL.

3. A copy of the approved schedule and manufacturer’s drawings shall be maintained in the field as a guide for installation.

E. QUALIFICATION DATA: For Installer.

F. PRODUCT TEST REPORTS: From a qualified testing agency indicating penetration firestopping system complies with requirements, based on comprehensive testing of current products.

1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. INSTALLER QUALIFICATIONS: A firm experienced in installing penetration firestopping systems similar in material, design, and extent to that indicated for this Project, whose work has resulted in construction with a record of successful performance. Firm shall be approved by FMG according to

FMG 4991, "Approval of Firestop Contractors."

1. Installer's responsibilities include providing professional engineering services needed to assume engineering responsibility for designation of restrained and unrestrained conditions.

2. All work of this Section shall be performed by a single firm.

3. The contractor shall be a member of the “Firestop Contractors International Association” (FCIA) in good standing.

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4. The Contractor shall have completed no less than five (5) projects of comparable size and complexity.

5. In the event this Contractor has needed to propose subcontracted services during the course of the project, the proposed firm must be approved by the Architect, be a member in good standing with the FCIA and have also completed no less than five (5) projects of comparable size and complexity.

B. INSTALLATION RESPONSIBILITY: Assign installation of through-penetration firestop systems and fire-resistive joint systems in Project to a single qualified installer.

C. SOURCE LIMITATIONS: Obtain penetration firestopping systems, for each kind of penetration and construction condition indicated, through one source from a single manufacturer.

D. FIRE-TEST RESPONSE CHARACTERISTICS: Provide penetration firestopping systems that comply with the following requirements and those specified in Part 1 "Performance Requirements" Article:

1. Firestopping tests are performed by a qualified testing and inspecting agency. A qualified testing and inspecting agency are UL or another agency performing testing and follow-up inspection services for firestop systems acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.

2. Penetration firestopping systems are identical to those tested per testing standard referenced in

"Part 1 Performance Requirements" Article. Provide rated systems complying with the following requirements:

a. Penetration firestopping system products bear classification marking of qualified testing and inspecting agency.

b. Penetration firestopping systems correspond to those indicated by reference to penetration firestopping system designations listed by UL in its "Fire Resistance Directory”.

A. Simultaneously with the submission of the firestop system submittals, the Contractor shall schedule a pre-installation conference with the firestop system manufacturer’s technical representative. The conference shall be attended by the on-site foreman of each trade that is required to provide firestopping systems. The purpose of the meeting shall be to answer questions, review application procedures and review the requirements for annular spaces, sleeves, etc. to ensure that they are properly installed on the walls and floors in accordance with manufacturer’s tested systems.

1.06 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Deliver, store and handle products under the provisions of the Contract and Specification Sections.

B. Deliver penetration firestopping system products to Project site in original, unopened containers or packages with intact and legible manufacturers' labels identifying product and manufacturer, date of manufacture, lot number, shelf life if applicable, qualified testing and inspecting agency's classification marking applicable to Project, curing time, and mixing instructions for multi-component materials.

C. Store and handle materials for penetration firestopping systems to prevent their deterioration or damage due to moisture, temperature changes, contaminants, or other causes.

1.07 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. ENVIRONMENTAL LIMITATIONS: Do not install penetration firestopping systems when ambient or substrate temperatures are outside limits permitted by penetration firestopping system manufacturers or when substrates are wet due to rain, frost, condensation, or other causes.

B. Ventilate penetration firestopping systems per manufacturer's written instructions by natural means or, where this is inadequate, forced-air circulation.

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1.08 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate construction of openings and penetrating items to ensure that through-penetration firestop systems are installed according to specified requirements.

B. Coordinate sizing of sleeves, openings, core-drilled holes, or cut openings to accommodate penetration firestopping systems.

C. Do not cover penetration firestopping system installations that will become concealed behind other construction until each installation has been examined by inspecting agency and building inspector, if required by authorities having jurisdiction.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 MANUFACTURERS

A. AVAILABLE PRODUCTS: Subject to compliance with requirements, through-penetration firestop systems that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, those that are produced by one of the following manufacturers:

1. Grace, W. R. & Co.

2. Hilti, Inc.

3. Johns Manville.

4. 3M; Fire Protection Products Division.

B. All firestopping materials shall be from the same manufacturer. Use of different materials between trades is not allowed.

2.02 FIRESTOPPING - GENERAL

B. COMPATIBILITY: Provide penetration firestopping systems that are compatible with one another;

with the substrates forming openings; and with the items, if any, penetrating penetration firestopping systems, under conditions of service and application, as demonstrated by penetration firestopping system manufacturers based on testing and field experience.

C. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Materials shall be free of asbestos.

2. Penetrations through fire rated assemblies shall have an “F” rating equivalent to the rating of the assembly when tested per ASTM E814 or UL 1479, but not less than one hour.

3. Penetrations through horizontal fire rated assemblies shall have a “T” rating equivalent to the rating of the assembly when tested per ASTM E814 or UL 1479, but not less than one hour except for the following locations.

a. Penetrations within the cavity of a wall assembly.

b. Penetrations that are not in direct contact with combustible materials.

4. Provide openings for the penetrating items in sizes as required to provide the minimum and maximum annular spaces as noted in the manufacturer’s tested systems.

5. Provide sleeves on metallic piping penetrating concrete or CMU and where required by the manufacturer’s tested systems.

6. Insulation materials shall not pass through the penetration unless so stated in the manufacturer’s tested assembly.

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7. For firestop applications for which no UL tested system is available, the manufacturer shall provide an engineering judgment derived from similar UL system designs or other tests. Engineer judgment drawings must follow requirements set forth by the International Firestop Council.

2.03 ACCESSORIES

A. Provide components for each through-penetration firestop system that are needed to install fill materials and to comply with Part 1 "Performance Requirements" Article. Use only components specified by penetration firestopping system manufacturer and approved by qualified testing and inspecting agency for firestop systems required.

1. Provide penetration firestopping systems containing the types of fill materials indicated in the

Through-Penetration Firestop System Schedule at the end of Part 3 by referencing the types of materials described in this Article. Fill materials are those referred to in directories of referenced testing and inspecting agencies as "fill", "void" or "cavity" materials.

B. PRIMERS: As recommended by firestopping material manufacturer.

C. FORMING AND DAMMING MATERIALS: Shall be as recommended by firestopping material manufacturer and approved for use in accordance with Underwriter's Laboratories requirements.

Provide support brackets as required and approved by Underwriter's Laboratories.

D. SLEEVES: Non-combustible.

2.04 MIXING

A. For those products requiring mixing before application, comply with through-penetration firestop system manufacturer's written instructions for accurate proportioning of materials, water (if required), type of mixing equipment, selection of mixer speeds, mixing containers, mixing time and other items or procedures needed to produce products of uniform quality with optimum performance characteristics for application indicated.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 EXAMINATION

A. Examine substrates and conditions, with Installer present, for compliance with requirements for opening configurations, penetrating items, substrates, and other conditions affecting performance of work.

B. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.02 PREPARATION

A. SURFACE CLEANING: Clean out openings immediately before installing through-penetration firestop systems to comply with firestop system manufacturer's written instructions and with the following requirements:

1. Remove from surfaces of opening substrates and from penetrating items foreign materials that could interfere with adhesion of penetration firestopping systems.

2. Clean opening substrates and penetrating items to produce clean, sound surfaces capable of developing optimum bond with penetration firestopping systems. Remove loose particles remaining from cleaning operation.

3. Remove laitance and form-release agents from concrete.

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B. PRIMING: Prime substrates where recommended in writing by penetration firestopping system manufacturer using that manufacturer's recommended products and methods. Confine primers to areas of bond; do not allow spillage and migration onto exposed surfaces.

C. MASKING TAPE: Use masking tape to prevent penetration firestopping systems from contacting adjoining surfaces that will remain exposed on completion of Work and that would otherwise be permanently stained or damaged by such contact or by cleaning methods used to remove smears from firestop system materials. Remove tape as soon as possible without disturbing firestop system's seal with substrates.

3.03 PENETRATION FIRESTOPPING SYSTEM INSTALLATION

A. General: install penetration firestopping systems to comply with part 1 "performance requirements" article and with firestop system manufacturer's written installation instructions and published drawings for products and applications indicated.

1. Install forming/damming/backing materials and other accessories of types required to support fill materials during their application and in the position needed to produce cross-sectional shapes and depths required to achieve fire ratings indicated.

2. After installing fill materials and allowing them to fully cure, remove combustible forming materials and other accessories not indicated as permanent components of firestop systems.

3. Install fill materials for firestop systems by proven techniques to produce the following results:

a. Fill voids and cavities formed by openings, forming materials, accessories, and penetrating items as required to achieve fire-resistance ratings indicated.

b. Apply materials so they contact and adhere to substrates formed by openings and penetrating items.

c. For fill materials that will remain exposed after completing Work, finish to produce smooth, uniform surfaces that are flush with adjoining finishes.

3.04 IDENTIFICATION

A. Identify penetration firestopping systems with preprinted metal or plastic labels. Attach labels permanently to surfaces adjacent to and within 6-inches of edge of the firestop systems so that labels will be visible to anyone seeking to remove penetrating items or firestop systems.

B. Use mechanical fasteners for metal labels. For plastic labels, use self-adhering type with adhesives capable of permanently bonding labels to surfaces on which labels are placed and, in combination with label material, will result in partial destruction of label if removal is attempted.

C. Include the following information on labels:

1. The words "Warning - Penetration Firestopping - Do Not Disturb. Notify Building Management of Any Damage."

2. Contractor's name, address, and phone number.

3. Through-penetration firestop system designation of applicable testing and inspecting agency.

4. Date of installation.

5. Penetration firestopping system manufacturers and installer’s names.

3.05 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Inspecting Agency: Contractor shall engage a qualified, independent inspecting agency to inspect through-penetration firestops. An independent inspecting agency shall comply with ASTM E 2174 requirements including those related to qualifications, conducting inspections, and preparing test reports.

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B. Manufacturer’s Technical Field Representative

1. Representatives shall visit site weekly to inspect installed systems and installation procedures.

Representatives shall check that each installer performing work has completed project training program. Representative shall check that only approved materials and systems are being used.

Submit written field inspection reports.

2. Where deficiencies are found, repair or replace penetration firestopping systems so they comply with requirements.

3. Proceed with enclosing penetration firestopping systems with other construction only after inspection reports are issued and firestop installations comply with requirements.

3.06 CLEANING AND PROTECTING

A. Clean off excess fill materials adjacent to openings as Work progresses by methods and with cleaning materials that are approved in writing by penetration firestopping system manufacturers and that do not damage materials in which openings occur.

B. Provide final protection and maintain conditions during and after installation that ensure that through-penetration firestop systems are without damage or deterioration at time of Substantial Completion. If, despite such protection, damage or deterioration occurs, cut out and remove damaged or deteriorated penetration firestopping systems immediately and install new materials to produce systems complying with specified requirements.

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JOINT SEALANTS

A. Preparing sealant substrate surfaces.

B. Sealant and backing.

1.02 REFERENCES

A. ANSI/ASTM D1056 - Flexible Cellular Materials - Sponge or Expanded Rubber.

B. ANSI/ASTM D1565 - Flexible Cellular Materials - Vinyl Chloride Polymers and Copolymers (Open-

Cell Foam).

C. ASTM C790 - Use of Latex Sealing Compounds.

D. ASTM C834 - Latex Sealing Compounds.

E. FS TT-S-00227 - Sealing Compound: Elastomeric Type, Multi-Component.

F. SWI (Sealing and Waterproofers Institute) - Sealant and Caulking Guide Specification.

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit product data under the provisions of the Contract and Specification Sections.

B. Submit product data indicating sealant chemical characteristics, performance criteria, limitations, color, and availability.

C. Submit samples under the provisions of the Contract and Specification Sections.

D. Submit two samples 1/2 x 1/2 inches in size illustrating colors selected.

E. Submit manufacturer's installation instructions under provisions of the Contract and Specification

Sections.

1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. MANUFACTURER: Company specializing in manufacturing the products specified in this Section with a minimum of ten years documented experience.

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B. APPLICATOR: Company specializing in applying the work of this Section for a minimum of ten years documented experience.

C. Conform to Sealant and Waterproofers Institute requirements for materials and installation.

1.05 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Do not install solvent curing sealants in enclosed building specs.

B. Maintain temperature and humidity recommended by the sealant manufacturer during and after installation.

1.06 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING

A. Coordinate work under provisions of the Contract and Specification Sections.

B. Coordinate the work of this Section with all Sections referencing this Section.

2.01 SEALANTS

A. TYPE 1: Tremco Spectrum 1

1. General purpose, high-performance, ultra-low modulus, one-part, moisture-curing, non-staining, construction grade silicone sealant.

2. Conforms to ASTM C920 Type S, Grade NS, Class 100/50, Use NT, G, M, A, and O, ASTM C-

1382 and US Federal Specifications TT-S-001543A (COM-NBS) Class A and TT-S-00230C

(COM-NBS) Class A, Type II, EIMA Test Method 300.01 ASTM C-1382.

3. +100%/-50% joint movement capability in extension and compression.

B. TYPE 2: Tremco Tremflex 834 Siliconized Acrylic Latex Sealant

1. General purpose, interior, one-part, paintable, pure acrylic latex sealant.

2. Conforms to ASTM C834.

3. +/- 12 1/2% joint movement capability.

4. Acceptable for use where an acoustic sealant is required.

C. TYPE 3: Tremco Tremsil 200

1. One-part, acetoxy silicone sealant.

2. Conforms to ASTM C920, use NT, G, A and O and US Federal Specifications TT-S-00230, Class

A and TT-S-001543A Class A.

3. White and clear colors; containing fungicide.

D. TYPE 4: Tremco Dymonic FC

1. Low modulus, one-component, fast moisture-cure, non-staining, polyurethane hybrid sealant.

2. Conforms to ASTM C920 Type S, Grade NS, Class 35, Use NT, M, A and O, and US Federal

Specifications TT-S-00230C, Class A and TT-S-00230C (COM-NBS) Class A, Type II.

3. +/- 35% joint movement capability; low VOC, paintable.

2.02 ACCESSORIES

A. PRIMER: Non-staining type, recommended by sealant manufacturer to suit application.

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B. JOINT CLEANER: Non-corrosive and non-staining type, recommended by sealant manufacturer;

compatible with joint forming materials.

C. JOINT BACKING: ANSI/ASTM D1056; round, closed cell polyethylene foam rod; oversized 30 to 50 percent larger than joint width, No. 92 Green Rod Closed Cell Polyurethane manufactured by Pecora

Corporation.

D. BOND BREAKER: Pressure sensitive tape recommended by sealant manufacturer to suit application.

2.03 COLORS

A. Colors to be selected by Architect from sealant manufacturer's standard range.

3.01 EXAMINATION

A. Verify that surfaces are ready to receive Work and are as shown in Drawings and as recommended by sealant manufacturer.

B. Beginning of installation means the installer accepts existing substrate.

3.02 PREPARATION

A. Thoroughly clean joints in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. Remove loose materials and foreign matter which might impair adhesion of sealant.

B. Verify that joint backing and release tapes are compatible with sealant.

C. Protect elements surrounding the work of this Section from damage or disfiguration. Apply masking tape to each exposed surface of joints.

3.03 INSTALLATION

A. Install sealants in strict accordance with manufacturer's instructions; ASTM C804 for solvent release sealants and ASTM C790 for latex base sealants.

B. Measure joint dimensions and size materials to achieve a 2 to 1width/depth ratio. Sealant depth shall not be more than 3/4 inch and not less than 3/8 inch.

C. Joints more than 3/4 inch in depth that have no means of providing a backup for sealant, shall receive joint backing material. Place backing material in joints taking care to maintain a constant depth 1/8 inch greater than the sealant depth tolerances specified.

1. Install joint backing to achieve a neck dimension no greater than 1/3 the joint width.

2. Do not stretch backing into joints. Backing shall be continuous, no voids allowed.

D. Install bond breakers where joint backing is not used.

E. Apply sealant within recommended application temperature ranges. Consult manufacturer when sealant cannot be applied within these temperature ranges.

1. Apply sealants using a hand caulking gun or power gun with a nozzle of proper size and sufficient power to completely fill joints.

F. Install sealant in neat manner in true lines free of air pockets, foreign embedded matter, ridges or sags.

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G. Tool joints with a dry or water wet tool only. Do not use detergents or soapy water for tooling operations. Tool joints slightly concave, creating an hourglass sealant profile within the joint.

1. Fillet beads are not acceptable unless approved by the Architect or shown as such on the

Drawings. Sealant shall not lap over the face of adjacent work being sealed.

H. Remove masking tape immediately after tooling or before sealant has taken initial set.

3.04 CLEANING AND REPAIRING

A. Clean work under provisions of the Contract and Specification Sections.

B. Clean adjacent soiled surfaces.

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