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These construction drawings detail a project for replacing the dishwasher exhaust fan at the Buffalo VA Medical Center. The documents, part of VA Project No. 528-25-114, include comprehensive technical specifications for demolition and installation of new exhaust fan equipment (EF-11) in the basement mechanical area of the facility. Key technical requirements include removing existing exhaust fans (EF-10 and EF-11), ductwork, electrical connections, and structural supports, and installing a new modular/knockdown exhaust fan with specific performance parameters: 6500 CFM maximum airflow, 2.0 inch water column static pressure, 7.5 HP motor, 208V three-phase electrical configuration. The project involves careful coordination to minimize disruption to hospital kitchen operations, with work anticipated to be performed during non-business hours, weekends, or holidays. The solicitation is 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS Code 238220, with a project magnitude between $100,000 and $250,000, and an anticipated contract award in August 2025.
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Project Number
Building Number
Drawing Number
Project Title
Location
Issue Date Checked Drawn
Drawing Title
Approved:
VA FORM 08 - 6231
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Office of Construction and Facilities Management
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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PhaseDESIGNER OF RECORD STAMPCONSULTANT
321 4 5 6 7
Revisions:
Date:
9 10
CONSTRUCTION
DOCUMENTS
DISHWASHER EXHAUST FAN 528-25-114
BLDG 1
FULLY SPRINKLERED
VA
CARE
HEALTH
NY/NJ Health Care Network VA Western New York Healthcare System Buffalo VA Medical Center 3495 Bailey Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215
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GI001
2025-06-12
TITLE SHEET AND DRAWING INDEX
3495 BAILEY AVE
BUFFALO, NY 14215
NORTH ARROW
DETAIL NUMBER
DETAIL IDENTIFIER
DETAIL TITLE NUMBER /
SHEET REF NUMBER
SECTION IDENTIFIER
SHEET REF NUMBER
DETAIL
IDENTIFIER
SHEET REF
NUMBER
DETAIL SECTION IDENTIFIER
VIEWING
DIRECTION
VIEW TITLE
BUILDING/WALL SECTION CUT
EXTERIOR ELEVATION
DETAIL SECTION CUT
DETAIL CALLOUT
DRAWING SYMBOLS
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INTERIOR ELEVATION
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SCALE: 1'-0" = 1'-0"
DETAIL TITLEX
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TRUE NORTH
PLAN NORTH
VIEWING
DIRECTION
SHEET REF NUMBER
SHEET REF NUMBER
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DRAWING INDEX
DRAWING NUMBER DRAWING TITLE
GENERAL
GI001 TITLE SHEET & DRAWING INDEX
GI002 GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOLS, AND LEGENDS
GI003 ICRA & ACCESS PLANS
GI004 COORDINATION PLANS
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
AA001 ASBESTOS ABATEMENT PLANS
MECHANICAL - ELECTRICAL
ME000 MECH. / ELEC. GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOLS, AND LEGENDS
D-ME100 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN - SUB-BASEMENT CORE
D-ME101 MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLANS - BASEMENT CORE
N-ME100 ELECTRICAL NEW PLAN - SUB-BASEMENT CORE
N-ME101 MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL NEW PLANS - BASEMENT CORE
N-ME102 BASEMENT OVERALL PLAN
ME400 DETAILS AND SCHEDULE
VA PROJECT NO: 528-25-114
AutoCAD SHX Text
BUFFALO VAMC
AutoCAD SHX Text
DISHWASHER EXHAUST FAN
Drawing Number
Project Title
Location
Issue Date Checked Drawn
Drawing Title
Approved:
VA FORM 08 - 6231
A
Fi le
P at h
/1 5/
1:
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AM
Office of Construction and Facilities Management
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
B
C
D
E
F
A
B
C
D
E
F
21 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
PhaseDESIGNER OF RECORD STAMPCONSULTANT
321 4 5 6 7
Revisions:
Date:
9 10
CONSTRUCTION
DOCUMENTS
DISHWASHER EXHAUST FAN 528-25-114
BLDG 1
FULLY SPRINKLERED
VA
CARE
HEALTH
NY/NJ Health Care Network VA Western New York Healthcare System Buffalo VA Medical Center 3495 Bailey Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215
- MTW
GI002
2025-06-12
GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOLS, AND
LEGENDS
PROJECT COORDINATION:
1. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL REVIEW CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND NOTIFY THE VA COR OF ANY INACCURACIES OR DISCREPANCIES IN THE
DOCUMENTS AND IN FIELD CONDITIONS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS IN A TIMELY MANNER.
2. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL VISIT THE SITE TO VERIFY FIELD CONDITIONS, NO ADDITIONAL PAYMENT WILL BE MADE FOR FAILURE TO ACCOUNT FOR
OBSERVABLE CONDITIONS.
3. SOME WORK INCLUDED IN THIS CONTRACT MUST BE PERFORMED ON SECOND AND/OR THIRD SHIFTS, INCLUDING WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS.
CODE CONFORMANCE:
1. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PERFORM WORK IN STRICT ACCORDANCE WITH VA STANDARDS AND FEDERAL CODES, RULES, REGULATIONS AND
ORDINANCES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, NFPA 101, THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI), NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA) AND OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA) WHETHER OR NOT
INFORMATION AND/OR WORK IS SPECIFICALLY SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS.
2. THE EXISTING FIRE RATING OF CHASE, WALL AND FLOOR ASSEMBLIES MUST BE MAINTAINED OR MADE TO COMPLY WITH FIRE RATING REQUIREMENTS AS ESTABLISHED BY THIS CONTRACT AND CURRENT BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS. SEE CODE DIAGRAMS FOR RATINGS OF CONSTRUCTION. CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR FIRE STOPPING AROUND ITEMS WHICH PENETRATE ANY RATED ASSEMBLY. SUBMIT FIRE
STOPPING SYSTEM FOR APPROVAL.
3. CONTRACTOR SHALL RESTORE EXISTING CHASE WALL, FLOOR AND CEILING ASSEMBLIES TO MATCH FIRE RATINGS AND FINISH OF EXISTING
ADJACENT CONSTRUCTION AT PENETRATIONS AND OPENINGS.
4. INFILL FLOOR SLAB PENETRATIONS AFTER REMOVAL OF SYSTEMS PENETRATIONS. PATCH VOID LEVEL AND PLUMB WITH SURROUNDING FLOOR.
PROVIDE APPROVED FIRESTOPPING WHERE REQUIRED. EACH TRADE SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE TO INFILL PENETRATIONS RESULTING FROM THEIR
REMOVALS.
CONTRACT CONFORMANCE:
1. THIS FACILITY IS OCCUPIED. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR METHODS AND MEANS OF CONSTRUCTION AND SHALL BE
RESPONSIBLE TO THE VA COR FOR PROVIDING A SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENT DURING THE CONSTRUCTION PERIOD. EVERY EFFORT SHALL BE MADE BY THE CONTRACTOR TO PROTECT THE OCCUPANTS, VISITORS AND CUSTOMERS FROM THE HAZARDS OF CONSTRUCTION.
2. SECURITY AND WORK SITE PROTECTION SHALL BE PROVIDED BY THE CONTRACTOR, INCLUDING PROTECTION OF STORE MATERIALS AND
DUMPSTERS.
3. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF DUST, SMOKE, FUMES, ETC. THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING.
4. CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE FIRE PREVENTION PLAN TO VA COR FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL.
5. IF A SAFETY SYSTEM IS OUT OF SERVICE FOR MORE THAN (4) HOURS OR A SITUATION OCCURS THAT AFFECTS SAFETY TO PATIENT OCCUPANTS, VISITORS, OR THE HOSPITAL STAFF FOR MORE THAN (4) HOURS, THE CONTRACTOR IS TO NOTIFY VA COR A MINIMUM OF 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE TO
COORDINATE INTERIM LIFE SAFETY MEASURES (ILSM).
TEMPORARY FACILITIES:
1. COORDINATE WITH COR FOR MATERIAL STAGING, DELIVERIES, USE OF ELEVATOR, ETC. THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE TO COORDINATE
MATERIAL DELIVERIES WITH VA COR AND VA STAFF IN CHARGE OF THE LOADING DOCK. NO CONTRACTOR MATERIAL WILL BE STORED ON OR AROUND LOADING DOCK UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY THE VA COR. THE VA WILL NOT RECEIVE CONTRACTOR MATERIAL.
2. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE TEMPORARY SERVICES INCLUDING, ADEQUATE LIGHTING, WATER, TOILETS, POWER, HEAT, WORK PROTECTION, ETC. OR AS ADDITIONALLY DISCUSSED BY AND OWED TO THE VA COR. MAINTAIN TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS UNTIL NO LONGER NEEDED OR REPLACED BY AUTHORIZED USE OF PERMANENT FACILITIES. COORDINATE REMOVAL OF TEMPORARY FACILITIES WITH THE OWNER.
3. CONTRACTOR TO PLACE DUMPSTERS WITHIN 10 FEET OF A BUILDING. ANY DUMPSTER WITHIN 20 FEET OF A BUILDING WILL REMAIN COVERED WHEN NOT IN USE. CONTRACTOR SHALL USE TEMPORARY MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE TO INDICATE DUMPSTER PLACEMENT.
4. CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE MEANS TO CONVEY CONSTRUCTION BY THE VA COR DOWN TO GROUND LEVEL. CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY WASTE RECEPTACLES TO COLLECT AND TRANSPORT WASTE BETWEEN SOURCE AND DUMPSTER. PROTECT AREAS THAT TEMPORARY WASTE RECEPTACLES TRAVERSE. WASTE SHALL NOT PILE UP ON GROUND. IMMEDIATELY RELOCATE WASTE TO DUMPSTER.
PROTECTION OF THE WORK:
1. TEMPORARY CONTROLS, INCLUDING TEMPORARY SHORING AND TEMPORARY PROTECTION OF EXISTING CONDITIONS SHALL BE PROVIDED BY THE
CONTRACTOR.
2. CONTRACTOR TO TEMPORARILY PROTECT, ENCLOSE AND/OR WEATHERIZE EXTERIOR ENVELOPE WHERE DISTURBED FOR THE DURATION OF THE CONTRACT TO PROTECT THE WORK AREA AND BUILDING OCCUPANTS IN ADJACENT AREAS AND ON FLOORS BELOW.CONTRACTOR SHALL BE
RESPONSIBLE TO PROVIDE PROTECTION FOR INSTALLED WORK.
3. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE TO PROTECT AND NOT DAMAGE EXISTING TO REMAIN FINISHES, EQUIPMENT, ETC. DURING THE WORK.
DAMAGED AREAS SHALL BE REPAIRED/RESTORED TO THEIR ORIGINAL CONDITIONS.
4. HOT WORK SHALL FOLLOW MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TIME IN REGARDS TO FIRE WATCHES.
QUALITY:
1. CONTRACTOR MUST COORDINATE ACTIVITIES SO THAT WORK IS COMPLETED IN A TIMELY FASHION AND FINISHED ON OR BEFORE THE PROJECT
COMPLETION DATE AS SET BY THE CONTRACT.
2. WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED IN THE BEST AND MOST PROFESSIONAL MANNER BY CONTRACTORS SKILLED IN THEIR RESPECTIVE TRADES.
3. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INSPECTING AND CORRECTING HIS OWN WORKMANSHIP TO THE EXTENT THAT SATISFIES THE VA
COR.
EXISTING CONDITIONS:
1. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE AWARE THAT THE EXISTING FACILITY HAS THE POTENTIAL OF HAVING OTHER CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS OCCURRING
AT THE SAME TIME. COORDINATE WITH VA COR.
2. IF CONTRACTOR ENCOUNTERS MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT PREVIOUSLY ABANDONED IN PLACE, COORDINATE REMOVAL AND REPAIR WITH THE COR
ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS.
DIMENSIONS AND DIMENSIONING:
1. DIMENSIONS AND DETAILS ARE BASED ON THE BEST AVAILABLE INFORMATION AND THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFYING
FIELD CONDITIONS. REPORT ANY DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN DRAWINGS AND FIELD CONDITIONS TO THE COR AND ARCHITECT BEFORE ORDERING
MATERIALS AND PREFABRICATED ITEMS.
2. EXISTING CONDITIONS INCLUDE CONDITIONS ABOVE AND BELOW WORK AREAS, AND FIELD DIMENSIONS AND ELEVATIONS.
COORDINATING WORK OF THE CONTRACT:
1. CONTRACTOR TO COORDINATE WORK WITH ALL TRADES, VA COR, VA PHARMACY TEAM, AND VA FACILITIES/SHOP GROUPS.
2. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE WORK ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PROJECT WITH THE SUBCONTRACTORS TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE AND
FINISHED PROJECT.
3. TRADES SHALL COORDINATE INSTALLATION OF HVAC AND ELECTRICAL TO MINIMIZE CLEARANCE ISSUES AND FACILITY SHUTDOWNS/ OUTAGES.
MATERIALS AND INSTALLATION:
1. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE MATERIALS INDICATED GRAPHICALLY OR AS NOTED. CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY COR OF ANY
DISCREPANCIES IN IDENTIFICATION OF REQUIRED MATERIALS.
2. THE CONTRACTOR AND VA COR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIFICATIONS OF MATERIALS NOT SPECIFIED ON THE DRAWINGS OR IN THE SPECIFICATIONS. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE THE SELECTION OF COMPONENT COLORS, MODEL NUMBERS, SIZES, ETC. OF BUILDING
ELEMENTS WITH THE VA COR BEFORE ORDERING MATERIALS.
3. INSTALL MATERIALS ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER'S WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS, AND TO ACCEPTABLE PROFESSIONAL TRADE INDUSTRY STANDARDS FOR FIRST CLASS WORK OF SIMILAR NATURE AND CHARACTER.
CONTRACT CLOSEOUT:
1. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REPAIRING/RECONDITIONING ANY SITE FEATURES DISTURBED BY CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CONCRETE WORK, PAVING LAWNS AND PLANTINGS.
2. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REPAIRING/RECONDITIONING ANY CONSTRUCTION IDENTIFIED AS EXISTING TO REMAIN TO A
LEVEL EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN THE ADJACENT CONSTRUCTION.
3. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE THE VA COR COMPLETE MAINTENANCE & OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS IN BOTH WRITTEN & VERBAL FORM FOR
CONTRACTOR PROVIDED EQUIPMENT.
4. WORKMANSHIP AND MATERIALS, UNLESS CARRYING A GUARANTEE BY A MANUFACTURER FOR A LONGER PERIOD OF TIME, SHALL BE GUARANTEED FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF FINAL PAYMENT TO THE CONTRACTOR.
GENERAL NOTES:
MINIMUM REQUIRED INFECTION CONTROL PRECAUTIONS BY CLASS | BEFORE AND DURING
WORK ACTIVITY:
1. CONSTRUCT AND COMPLETE CRITICAL BARRIERS MEETING NFPA 241 REQUIREMENTS. BARRIERS MUST EXTEND TO
THE CEILING OR IF CEILING TILE IS REMOVED, TO THE DECK ABOVE.
2. ALL (PLASTIC OR HARD) BARRIER CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES MUST BE COMPLETED IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS DUST RELEASE. PLASTIC BARRIERS MUST BE EFFECTIVELY AFFIXED TO GROUND AND CEILING AND SECURE FROM MOVEMENT OR DAMAGE. APPLY TAPE THAT WILL NOT LEAVE A RESIDUE TO SEAL GAPS BETWEEN BARRIERS, CEILING
OR FLOOR.
3. SEAL ALL PENETRATIONS IN CONTAINMENT BARRIERS, INCLUDING FLOORS AND CEILING, USING APPROVED
MATERIALS (UL SCHEDULE FIRESTOP IF APPLICABLE FOR BARRIER TYPE).
4. CONTAINMENT UNITS OR ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAINMENT UNITS (ECUS) APPROVED FOR CLASS IV PRECAUTIONS IN SMALL AREAS TOTALLY CONTAINED BY THE UNIT AND THAT HAS HEPA-FILTERED EXHAUST AIR.
5. REMOVE OR ISOLATE RETURN AIR DIFFUSERS TO AVOID DUST ENTERING THE HVAC SYSTEM.
6. REMOVE OR ISOLATE THE SUPPLY AIR DIFFUSERS TO AVOID POSITIVE PRESSURIZATION OF THE SPACE.
7. NEGATIVE AIRFLOW PATTERN MUST BE MAINTAINED FROM THE ENTRY POINT TO THE ANTEROOM AND INTO THE CONSTRUCTION AREA. THE AIRFLOW MUST CASCADE FROM OUTSIDE TO INSIDE THE CONSTRUCTION AREA. THE
ENTIRE CONSTRUCTION AREA MUST REMAIN NEGATIVELY PRESSURIZED.
8. MAINTAIN NEGATIVE PRESSURIZATION OF THE ENTIRE WORKSPACE BY USE OF HEPA EXHAUST AIR SYSTEMS DIRECTED OUTDOORS. EXHAUST DISCHARGED DIRECTLY TO THE OUTDOORS THAT IS 25 FEET OR GREATER FROM
ENTRANCES, AIR INTAKES AND WINDOWS DOES NOT REQUIRE HEPA-FILTERED AIR.
9. IF EXHAUST IS DIRECTED INDOORS, THEN THE SYSTEM MUST BE HEPA FILTERED. PRIOR TO START OF WORK, HEPA FILTRATION MUST BE VERIFIED BY PARTICULATE MEASUREMENT AS NO LESS THAN 99.97% EFFICIENCY AND MUST
NOT ALTER OR CHANGE AIRFLOW/PRESSURE RELATIONSHIPS IN OTHER AREAS.
10. EXHAUST INTO SHARED OR RECIRCULATING HVAC SYSTEMS, OR OTHER SHARED EXHAUST SYSTEMS (E.G., BATHROOM EXHAUST) IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.
11. INSTALL DEVICE (E.G., MAGNEHELIC, MANOMETER, OR DIGITAL MONITORING) ON EXTERIOR OF WORK CONTAINMENT TO CONTINUALLY MONITOR NEGATIVE PRESSURIZATION. THE “BALL IN THE WALL” OR SIMILAR APPARATUS ARE NOT
ACCEPTABLE.
12. CONTAIN ALL TRASH AND DEBRIS IN THE WORK AREA.
13. NONPOROUS/SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE CONTAINERS (WITH A HARD LID) MUST BE USED TO TRANSPORT TRASH AND DEBRIS FROM THE CONSTRUCTION AREAS. THESE CONTAINERS MUST BE DAMP-WIPED CLEANED AND FREE OF
VISIBLE DUST/DEBRIS BEFORE LEAVING THE CONTAINED WORK AREA.
14. WORKER CLOTHING MUST BE CLEAN AND FREE OF VISIBLE DUST BEFORE LEAVING THE WORK AREA. HEPA
VACUUMING OF CLOTHING OR USE OF COVER SUITES IS ACCEPTABLE.
15. WORKERS MUST WEAR SHOE COVERS PRIOR TO ENTRY INTO THE WORK AREA. SHOE COVERS MUST BE CHANGED PRIOR TO EXITING THE ANTEROOM TO THE OCCUPIED SPACE (NON-WORK AREA). DAMAGED SHOE COVERS MUST BE
IMMEDIATELY CHANGED.
16. INSTALL A STICKY (DUST COLLECTION) MAT AT ENTRANCE OF CONTAINED WORK AREA BASED ON FACILITY POLICY.
STICKY MATS MUST BE CHANGED ROUTINELY AND WHEN VISIBLY SOILED.
17. CONSIDER COLLECTION OF PARTICULATE DATA DURING WORK TO MONITOR AND ENSURE THAT CONTAMINATES DO NOT ENTER THE OCCUPIED SPACES. ROUTINE COLLECTION OF PARTICULATE SAMPLES MAY BE USED TO VERIFY
HEPA FILTRATION EFFICIENCIES.
MINIMUM REQUIRED INFECTION CONTROL PRECAUTIONS - UPON COMPLETION OF WORK
ACTIVITY:
CLASS III (TYPE C ACTIVITIES ONLY), IV, AND V PRECAUTIONS REQUIRE INSPECTION AND DOCUMENTATION FOR DOWNGRADED ICRA PRECAUTIONS. CONSTRUCTION AREAS MUST BE INSPECTED BY AN INFECTION PREVENTIONIST OR DESIGNEE AND ENGINEERING REPRESENTATIVE FOR DISCONTINUATION OR DOWNGRADING OF ICRA PRECAUTIONS.
WORK AREA CLEANING:
18. CLEAN WORK AREAS INCLUDING ALL ENVIRONMENTAL SURFACES, HIGH HORIZONTAL SURFACES AND FLOORING
MATERIALS.
19. CHECK ALL SUPPLY AND RETURN AIR REGISTERS FOR DUST ACCUMULATION ON UPPER SURFACES AS WELL AS AIR
DIFFUSER SURFACES.
REMOVAL OF CRITICAL BARRIERS:
1. CRITICAL BARRIERS MUST REMAIN IN PLACE DURING ALL WORK INVOLVING DRYWALL REMOVAL, CREATION OF DUST AND ACTIVITIES BEYOND SIMPLE TOUCH-UP WORK. THE BARRIER MAY NOT BE REMOVED UNTIL A WORK AREA
CLEANING HAS BEEN PERFORMED.
2. ALL (PLASTIC OR HARD) BARRIER REMOVAL ACTIVITIES MUST BE COMPLETED IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS DUST
RELEASE. USE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS WHEN REMOVING HARD BARRIERS:
3. CAREFULLY REMOVE SCREWS AND PAINTER TAPE.
4. IF DUST WILL BE GENERATED DURING SCREW REMOVAL, USE HANDHELD HEPA VACUUM.
5. DRYWALL CUTTING IS PROHIBITED DURING REMOVAL PROCESS.
6. CLEAN ALL STUD TRACKS WITH HEPA VACUUM BEFORE REMOVING OUTER HARD BARRIER.
7. USE A PLASTIC BARRIER TO ENCLOSE AREA IF DUST COULD BE GENERATED.
NEGATIVE AIR REQUIREMENTS:
1. THE USE OF NEGATIVE AIR MUST BE DESIGNED TO REMOVE CONTAMINATES FROM THE WORK AREA.
2. NEGATIVE AIR DEVICES MUST REMAIN OPERATIONAL AT ALL TIMES AND IN PLACE FOR A PERIOD AFTER COMPLETION OF DUST CREATING ACTIVITIES TO REMOVE CONTAMINANTS FROM THE WORK AREA AND BEFORE REMOVAL OF
CRITICAL BARRIERS.
HVAC SYSTEMS:
1. UPON REMOVAL OF CRITICAL BARRIERS, REMOVE ISOLATION OF HVAC SYSTEM IN AREAS WHERE WORK IS BEING
PERFORMED.
2. VERIFY THAT HVAC SYSTEMS ARE CLEAN AND OPERATIONAL.
3. VERIFY THE HVAC SYSTEMS MEETS ORIGINAL AIRFLOW AND AIR EXCHANGE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS.
INFECTION CONTROL RISK ASSESSMENT NOTES
1. REFER TO SPECIFICATION SECTIONS 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENT PARAGRAPH: INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES AND 01 57 19 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS. IMPLEMENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE
REFERENCED SPECIFICATION SECTIONS PRIOR TO ONSET OF WORK.
2. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO USE WALK OFF MAT FOR CORRIDOR RE-ENTRY LOCATIONS.
3. CONSTRUCTION AREA TO REMAIN NEGATIVELY PRESSURED WITH PRESSURE INDICATOR AT ENTRANCE.
4. SIGNAGE REQUIRED INDICATING CONSTRUCTION AREA(S); POST AT MAIN ENTRY TO EACH.
5. NO PORTION OF THE EXISTING SPRINKLER SYSTEM SHALL BE DISRUPTED DURING PHASED CONSTRUCTION. SYSTEM
SHALL REMAIN OPERATIONAL FOR THE DURATION OF THE WORK.
6. CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR KEEPING THE WORK AREA AND ANY USED PORTIONS OF CORRIDOR IN A CLEAN
AND SAFE CONDITION.
7. CONTRACTOR SHALL TAKE NECESSARY MEASURES TO RESTRICT UNCERTIFIED PERSONNEL OR UNAUTHORIZED
VISITORS FROM ENTERING ACTIVE WORK AREAS AT ANYTIME.
8. CONTRACTOR SHALL RESTORE ANY EXISTING CONSTRUCTION, FINISHES, UTILITIES, OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGED DURING THE COURSE OF WORK TO CONDITION OF SUCH PRIOR TO THE START OF WORK OR BETTER. AREAS AFFECTED BY THE REMOVAL OF TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION BARRIERS SHALL BE FULLY RESTORED.
9. CONTRACTOR SHALL PATCH, PRIME, AND PAINT SURFACES AND/OR REPAIR FINISHES TO MATCH EXISTING ADJACENT CONSTRUCTION IN MATERIAL, COLOR, AND TEXTURE. PAINT FULL WALLS TO A NATURAL BREAK AT INSIDE/OUTSIDE
CORNER.
GENERAL PHASING AND INTERIM LIFE SAFETY NOTES
1. IF ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS ARE ACCIDENTALLY DISTURBED, UNIDENTIFIED SUSPECT ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS ARE DISCOVERED, OR UNKNOWN HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ARE FOUND, CEASE WORK WITHIN THE AFFECTED AREA, CORDON OFF THE AFFECTED AREA AT 25 FEET FROM THE LIMITS OF
DISTURBANCE OF THE UNKNOWN MATERIALS, AND CONTACT THE COR.
HM AWARENESS NOTES
PATIENT RISK GROUP TYPE A TYPE B TYPE C TYPE D
LOW RISK GROUP
MEDIUM RISK GROUP
HIGH RISK GROUP
HIGHEST RISK GROUP
I I I
II
II
II
II
III or IV
II
III
III or IV III or IV
III/IV
IV
IV
IV
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ACTIVITY
SMALL SCALE, SHORT DURATION ACTIVITIES THAT CREATE MINIMAL
DUST.
INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
INSTALLATION OF TELEPHONE AND COMPUTER CABLING.
ACCESS TO CHASE SPACES.
CUTTING OF WALLS OR CEILING WHERE DUST MIGRATION CAN BE
CONTROLLED.
WORK THAT GENERATES A MODERATE TO HIGH LEVEL OF DUST OR
REQUIRES DEMOLITION OR REMOVAL OF ANY FIXED BUILDING
COMPONENTS OR ASSEMBLIES.
INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO:
SANDING OF WALLS FOR PAINTING OR WALL COVERING.
REMOVAL OF FLOOR COVERINGS, CEILING TILES, AND CASEWORK.
NEW WALL CONSTRUCTION.
MINOR DUCT WORK OR ELECTRICAL WORK ABOVE CEILINGS.
MAJOR CABLING ACTIVITIES.
ANY ACTIVITY THAT CANNOT BE COMPLETED WITHIN A SINGLE
WORK SHIFT.
MAJOR DEMOLITION AND CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO:
ACTIVITIES THAT REQUIRE CONSECUTIVE WORK SHIFTS.
REQUIRES HEAVY DEMOLITION OR REMOVAL OF A COMPLETE
CABLING SYSTEM.
NEW CONSTRUCTION.
ICRA MATRIX CLASS OF PRECAUTIONS
DESCRIPTION OF REQUIRED INFECTION CONTROL PRECAUTIONS BY CLASS - SEE "KEYED NOTE" THIS SHEET, FOR PROJECT SPECIFICS
CLASS
CLASS I
CLASS II
CLASS III
CLASS IV
1. REFER TO SPECIFICATION SECTION 01 35 26, SAFETY
REQUIREMENTS AND ICRA MATRIX, THIS SHEET, FOR
DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS ON LIFE SAFETY AND ICRA
MEASURES.
2. REFER TO MECHANICAL SHEET GI004 FOR SCOPE OF WORK,
PROPOSED PHASING PLAN AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS.
3. DEMOLITION AND NEW WORK IN AREAS SHOWN WILL TAKE
PLACE IN PHASES. COORDINATE DEMOLITION AND NEW WORK
PER PHASE WITH SCOPE OF WORK OUTLINED ON SHEET
GI004. CAREFULLY INTEGRATE DEMOLITION WORK AND NEW
WORK WITH EXISTING CONDITIONS AND ITEMS TO REMAIN
WITH MINIMAL DISRUPTION OF BUILDING OPERATIONS.
4. SEE ICRA PLANS, SHEET GI003, FOR LOCATION OF TEMPORARY
DUST CONTROL BARRIERS AND CIRCULATION PATH.
5. DO NOT IMPAIR EXISTING FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND
COMPONENTS. COORDINATE ANY TEMPORARY IMPAIRMENTS
NECESSARY FOR WORK WITH COR. PROVIDE FIRE WATCH
ACCORDING TO SECTION 01 35 26, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS,
FIRE SAFETY, FOR ALL NECESSARY IMPAIRMENTS TO ANY
SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
6. EXISTING EXITS TO BE MAINTAINED DURING CONSTRUCTION.
PROVIDE TEMPORARY PROTECTION AND TEMPORARY
SIGNAGE AS REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN EGRESS AND SAFE
PASSAGE FROM THE BUILDING.
7. NEVER COMPLETELY OBSTRUCT CATWALK OR PATHWAYS TO
EXITS. PERFORM WORK SO THAT SAFE AND CLEAR PASSAGE
IS MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.
8. PROVIDE TEMPORARY PROTECTION FOR SPACES AND AREAS
ABOVE AND BELOW AREAS OF DEMOLITION TO PROTECT
PERSONS FROM PHYSICAL HAZARD AND BUILDING
COMPONENTS, EQUIPMENT, ETC. FROM DAMAGE.
9. PROVIDE TEMPORARY BARRIERS OR PARTITIONS TO
PROTECT OCCUPANTS FROM PHYSICAL HAZARD,
NOISE OF ALL DEMOLITION WORK, AND AS REQUIRED
FOR INFECTION CONTROL.
10. CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE THE LOCATIONS OF ALL
DUST CONTROL BARRIER ENTRANCE/EXIT OPENINGS IN FIELD
WITH VA STAFF AND COR.
11. THE LIMITS OF DUST CONTROL BARRIERS SHOWN ON PLAN
ARE SCHEMATIC. ACTUAL REQUIRED SIZES MAY DIFFER DUE
TO FIELD CONDITIONS. CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE
ALL DUST CONTROL BARRIER LOCATIONS ON SITE WITH VA
STAFF AND COR. ADDITIONAL DUST CONTROL BARRIERS NOT
SHOWN ON PLANS MAY BE REQUIRED.
1. NOTIFY THE COR OR GOVERNMENT DESIGNATED AUTHORITY.
2. EXECUTE WORK BY METHODS TO MINIMIZE RAISING DUST
FROM CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS.
1. NOTIFY THE COR OR GOVERNMENT DESIGNATED AUTHORITY.
2. PROVIDE ACTIVE MEANS TO PREVENT AIRBORNE DUST FROM
DISPERSING INTO ATMOSPHERE SUCH AS WET METHODS OR TOOL
MOUNTED DUST COLLECTORS WHERE POSSIBLE. WHERE DUST
CONTROL IS SHOWN ON ICRA PLAN, PROVIDE SHEET PLASTIC BARRIERS
AS SPECIFIED IN SECTION 01 35 26, INFECTION CONTROL, PRODUCTS
AND MATERIALS, DURING DEMOLITION ACTIVITIES. REMOVE BARRIERS
UPON COMPLETION OF DEMOLITION WORK AND APPROVAL OF COR.
3. WATER MIST WORK SURFACES TO CONTROL DUST WHILE CUTTING.
4. SEAL UNUSED DOORS WITH DUCT TAPE.
5. BLOCK OFF AND SEAL AIR VENTS.
6. REMOVE OR ISOLATE HVAC SYSTEM IN AREAS WHERE WORK IS BEING
PERFORMED.
AS ABOVE AND:
1. OBTAIN PERMIT FROM THE COR OR GOVERNMENT DESIGNATED
AUTHORITY.
2. COMPLETE ALL CRITICAL BARRIERS (SHEETROCK, PLYWOOD, PLASTIC),
TO SEAL AREA FROM NON-WORK AREA OR IMPLEMENT CONTROL CUBE
METHOD (CART WITH PLASTIC COVERING AND SEALED CONNECTION TO
WORK SITE WITH HEPA VACUUM FOR VACUUMING PRIOR TO EXIT)
BEFORE CONSTRUCTION BEGINS. INSTALL CONSTRUCTION BARRIERS
AND CEILING PROTECTION CAREFULLY, COORDINATE TIMING OF
INSTALLATION WITH VA STAFF.
3. MAINTAIN NEGATIVE AIR PRESSURE, 0.01 INCHES OF WATER GAUGE,
WITHIN WORK SITE UTILIZING HEPA EQUIPPED AIR FILTRATION UNITS
AND CONTINUOUSLY MONITOR WITH A DIGITAL DISPLAY, RECORDING
AND ALARM INSTRUMENT, WHICH MUST BE CALIBRATED ON
INSTALLATION AND MAINTAINED WITH PERIODIC CALIBRATION AND
MONITORED BY THE CONTRACTOR.
4. CONTAIN CONSTRUCTION WASTE BEFORE TRANSPORT IN TIGHTLY
COVERED CONTAINERS.
5. COVER TRANSPORT RECEPTACLES OR CARTS. TAPE COVERING UNLESS
SOLID LID.
AS ABOVE AND:
1. SEAL HOLES, PIPES, CONDUITS, AND PUNCTURES APPROPRIATELY.
2. CONSTRUCT ANTEROOM AND REQUIRE ALL PERSONNEL TO PASS
THROUGH THIS ROOM SO THEY CAN BE VACUUMED USING A HEPA
VACUUM CLEANER BEFORE LEAVING WORK SITE OR THEY CAN WEAR
CLOTH OR PAPER COVERALLS THAT ARE REMOVED EACH TIME THEY
LEAVE THE WORK SITE.
3. ALL PERSONNEL ENTERING WORK SITE ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR SHOE
COVERS. SHOE COVERS MUST BE CHANGED EACH TIME THE WORKER
EXITS THE WORK AREA.
1. CLEAN WORK AREA UPON COMPLETION OF
TASK.
2. NOTIFY THE COR OR GOVERNMENT
DESIGNATED AUTHORITY.
1. WET MOP/WIPE WORK SURFACES WITH
CLEANER/DISINFECTANT.
2. CONTAIN CONSTRUCTION WASTE BEFORE TRANSPORT IN
TIGHTLY COVERED CONTAINERS.
3. WET MOP AND/OR VACUUM WITH HEPA FILTERED VACUUM
BEFORE LEAVING WORK AREA.
4. UPON COMPLETION, RESTORE HVAC SYSTEM WHERE
WORK WAS PERFORMED.
5. NOTIFY THE COR OR GOVERNMENT DESIGNATED
AUTHORITY.
AS ABOVE AND:
1. DO NOT REMOVE BARRIERS FROM WORK AREA UNTIL
COMPLETED PHASE HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY THE COR
OR GOVERNMENT DESIGNATED AUTHORITY AND
THOROUGHLY CLEANED BY THE VA ENVIRONMENTAL
SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
2. REMOVE CONSTRUCTION BARRIERS AND CEILING
PROTECTION CAREFULLY TO MINIMIZE SPREADING OF
DIRT AND DEBRIS ASSOCIATED WITH CONSTRUCTION;
COORDINATE TIMING OF REMOVAL WITH VA STAFF.
3. RETURN PERMIT TO THE COR.
AS ABOVE
DURING CONSTRUCTION/DEMOLITION PHASE UPON COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT/PHASE
NOTE: INFECTION CONTROL APPROVAL IS REQUIRED FOR ALL DEMOLITION, CONSTRUCTION OR RENOVATION ACTIVITIES. IT IS THE
CONTRACTORS
RESPONSIBILITY TO OBTAIN AN INFECTION CONTROL PERMIT FROM HOSPITAL SAFETY OFFICER OR FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, MAINTENANCE AND ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT BEFORE DEMOLITION OR CONSTRUCTION BEGINS AND PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED INFECTION CONTROL PRECAUTIONS.
INFECTION CONTROL RISK ASSESSMENT MATRIX OF
PRECAUTIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND RELOCATION
TYPE A
TYPE
TYPE B
TYPE C
TYPE D
INSPECTION AND NON-INVASIVE ACTIVITIES. INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT
LIMITED TO: REMOVAL OF CEILING TILES FOR VISUAL INSPECTION
LIMITED TO 1 TILE PER 50 SQUARE FEET. PAINTING (BUT NOT
SANDING). WALL COVERING, ELECTRICAL TRIM WORK, MINOR
PLUMBING, AND ACTIVITIES THAT DO NOT GENERATE DUST OR
REQUIRE CUTTING OF WALLS OR ACCESS TO CEILINGS OTHER
THAN
FOR VISUAL INSPECTION.
GENERAL NOTES:
PATIENT RISK GROUPS
LOW RISK
· OFFICE AREAS
· BOILER ROOM
· EQUIPMENT
ROOMS
(NON-CLINICAL)
· CARDIOLOGY
· ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY
· ENDOSCOPY
· NUCLEAR MEDICINE
· PHYSICAL THERAPY
· RADIOLOGY/MRI
· RESPIRATORY THERAPY
· OUTPATIENT CLINICS
MEDIUM RISK
· EMERGENCY ROOM
· LABOR & DELIVERY
· CLINICAL LABORATORIES
· PEDIATRICS
· PHARMACY
· POST ANESTHESIA CARE
UNIT
· SURGICAL UNITS
· ANY AREA CARING FOR
IMMUNOCOMPROMISED PATIENTS
· BURN UNIT
· CARDIAC CATH LAB
· SUPPLY, PROCESSING, AND
DISTRIBUTION
· ALL INPATIENT MEDICAL OR
SURGICAL UNITS
· MEDICAL UNIT
· NEGATIVE PRESSURE ISOLATION
ROOMS
· OUTPATIENT CHEMOTHERAPY
AREAS
· OPERATING ROOMS
HIGH RISK HIGHEST RISK
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ICRA & ACCESS PLANS
SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"
BASEMENT ICRA & ACCESS PLAN1
SERVICE ELEVATORS
SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"
FIRST FLOOR ICRA & ACCESS PLAN2
SERVICE ELEVATORS
BASEMENT CORRIDOR IS
THE MAIN SHIPPING/
LOGISTICS PATHWAY FOR
HOSPITAL SUPPLIES.
CONTRACTOR SHALL
MAINTAIN MINIMUM CLEAR
AREA INDICATED
THROUGHOUT ALL
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES.
X KEYNOTES:
1. PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION BARRIER FROM FINISHED FLOOR TO
SUSPENDED CEILING SYSTEM. PROVIDE CONTINUOUS SMOKE BARRIER
WITHIN CONSTRUCTION BARRIER. ADJACENT CORRIDOR IS THE MAIN
SHIPPING/ LOGISTICS TRAVEL PATHWAY AND EXPERIENCES HIGH
TRAVEL VOLUMES. BARRIER SHALL BE OF SUFFICIENT CONSTRUCTION
TO RESIST DAMAGES/ IMPACTS COMPARABLE TO THE LOCATION AND
APPLICATION. BARRIER SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF NEW & CLEAN
MATERIALS WITH A SMOOTH FINISH, PRIMED AND PAINTED. REFER TO
SPECIFICATIONS FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.
2. PROVIDE PROTECTIONS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WALK-OFF
(TACKY) MAT AT CONSTRUCTION BARRIER.
3. REMOVABLE WINDOWS FOR NEGATIVE AIR; PROVIDE INSULATED
SPANDREL PANEL TO REPLACE WINDOW SASH. PROVIDE FIRE RATED
PANEL TO SEAL ACCESS DOOR OPENING. FIELD COORDINATE WINDOW
DIMENSIONS, ACCESS DOOR DIMENSIONS, AND GENERAL FIELD
CONDITIONS TO ACHIEVE NEGATIVE AIR REQUIREMENTS. COORDINATE
NEGATIVE AIR MACHINE LOCATION TO LIMIT STAIRWELL IMPACTS.
4. PROVIDE TEMPORARY PROTECTIONS AS REQUIRED AND TEMPORARY
1-HOUR FIRE-RATED AIR-TIGHT REPAIRS TO MASONRY WALL WHERE
OPENINGS EXIST. REPAIR SIZE APPROXIMATED AT 20 SF PER FLOOR, 12
FLOORS (BASEMENT THROUGH 11TH FLOOR). FIELD VERIFY AND
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL AS REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE RATED AIR-TIGHT
SHAFT FOR CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES. REMOVE TEMPORARY
REPAIRS AFTER CHASE ACTIVITIES ARE COMPLETED; PATCH AND PAINT
MASONRY WALL SYSTEM TO MATCH ADJACENT AFTER TEMPORARY
REPAIRS ARE REMOVED.
5. EXISTING TO REMAIN BASEMENT ACCESS DOOR TO MECHANICAL SHAFT
MEASURES APPROXIMATELY 22.5" WIDE (MEASURED JAMB TO JAMB) BY
83" TALL (MEASURED THRESHOLD TO JAMB); MEASUREMENTS DO NOT
ACCOUNT FOR REDUCTIONS IN ACCESSIBLE AREA DUE TO DOOR OR
OTHER FIELD CONFLICTS. COORDINATE ALL ACCESS REQUIREMENTS
PRIOR TO BIDDING AND COMMENCING WORK.
6. MECHANICAL CHASE SPACE IS CONGESTED WITH A MULTITUDE OF
EXISTING TO REMAIN SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT, AND ANCILLARY DEVICES.
CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE THE LIMITED ACCESS/ WORK AREA
PRIOR TO BIDDING AND COMMENCING WORK. CONTRACTOR SHALL
PROVIDE TEMPORARY PROTECTIONS FOR EXISTING TO REMAIN
SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT, AND ANCILLARY DEVICES AS NECESSARY TO
PERFORM SCOPE. CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
RECTIFYING ANY DAMAGED ITEMS TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE
GOVERNMENT WITHOUT RENUMERATION.
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COORDINATION PLANS
SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"
BASEMENT COORDINATION PLAN1
SERVICE ELEVATORS
SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"
FIRST FLOOR COORDINATION PLAN2
SERVICE ELEVATORS
ICRA BARRIER
(RE: G003)
X KEYNOTES:
1. APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF FACILITY HIGH-PRESSURE DOMESTIC
WATER RISER(S) FROM BASEMENT TO 12TH FLOOR PENTHOUSE.
PROVIDE TEMPORARY PROTECTIONS WITHIN CHASE SCOPE AREA
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR LEVELS
TO ENSURE CONTINUITY OF SERVICES.
2. APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF STEAM SUPPLY AND CONDENSATE
RETURN PIPING AT BASEMENT FLOOR LEVEL. PIPING SYSTEM(S) ARE
CURRENTLY SUPPORTED FROM EF-10 STRUCTURAL PLATFORM THAT IS
REMOVED AS PART OF THIS PROJECT SCOPE. CONTRACTOR SHALL
FURNISH & INSTALL EQUIPMENT, SUPPORTS, AND ANCILLARY DEVICES
TO SUPPORT SYSTEM(S) FROM FLOOR IN SAME/ SIMILAR LOCATION
PRIOR TO REMOVAL OF PLATFORM. CUT/ PATCH/ MODIFY INSULATION
AS REQUIRED.
3. APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF ELECTRICAL JUNCTION BOX SUPPORTED
FROM UNI-STRUT MOUNTED TO EF-11 CABINET/HOUSING THAT IS
REMOVED AS PART OF THIS PROJECT SCOPE. CONTRACTOR SHALL
FURNISH & INSTALL EQUIPMENT, SUPPORTS, AND ANCILLARY DEVICES
TO SUPPORT SYSTEM(S) FROM APPROPRIATE NEW LOCATION PRIOR TO
REMOVAL OF EQUIPMENT. NEW SUPPORT SHALL BE FREE AND
INDEPENDENT OF NEW EQUIPMENT.
GENERAL COORDINATION NOTES:
A. CONTRACTOR SHALL MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO PHASE AND SCHEDULE
WORK ACCORDINGLY TO MINIMIZE IMPACTS TO KITCHEN/ HOSPITAL
OPERATIONS. ANTICIPATE NON-BUSINESS HOUR, WEEKEND, AND/OR
HOLIDAY SCHEDULING. COORDINATE WITH OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE
(VA C.O.R.).
B. REFER TO G-SERIES DRAWINGS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
C. REFER TO SPECIFICATIONS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
COORDINATION DISCLAIMER:
THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR COORDINATION AND VERIFICATION
OF SCOPE IMPACTS TO EXISTING TO REMAIN SYSTEM(S), SERVICE(S),
EQUIPMENT, AND ANCILLARY DEVICE(S). UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, ALL
EXISTING TO REMAIN SYSTEM(S), SERVICE(S), EQUIPMENT, AND ANCILLARY
DEVICE(S) ARE TO REMAIN COMPLETELY FUNCTIONAL, WITHOUT
INTERRUPTION, THROUGHOUT THE DURATION OF ALL ACTIVITIES.
CONTRACTOR SHALL FURNISH AND INSTALL SUPPORTS, EQUIPMENT, AND
ANCILLARY DEVICES TO ACHIEVE CONTINUITY OF EXISTING. THE
FURNISHMENT OF ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN THIS PLAN DOES
NOT ALLEVIATE NOR RELIEVE THE CONTRACTOR OF ITS RESPONSIBILITIES
TO PERFORM FIELD INVESTIGATION, COORDINATION, AND VERIFICATION
PRIOR TO BIDDING AND COMMENCING WORK. THE CONTRACTOR BE
RESPONSIBLE FOR RECTIFYING ANY VARIANCES, IMPACTS TO EXISTING TO
REMAIN, OR DAMAGES TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE GOVERNMENT
WITHOUT RENUMERATION.
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ASBESTOS ABATEMENT PLANS
SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"
BASEMENT ASBESTOS ABATEMENT PLAN1
BASEMENT CORRIDOR IS
THE MAIN SHIPPING/
LOGISTICS PATHWAY FOR
HOSPITAL SUPPLIES.
CONTRACTOR SHALL
MAINTAIN MINIMUM CLEAR
AREA INDICATED
THROUGHOUT ALL
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES.
SERVICE ELEVATORS
SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"
FIRST FLOOR ASBESTOS ABATEMENT PLAN2
SERVICE ELEVATORS
X ASBESTOS ABATEMENT KEYNOTES:
1. CONTRACTOR SHALL REMOVE AND PROPERLY DISPOSE OF SHEET
METAL DUCTWORK WITH ASBESTOS-CONTAINING FLANGE SEALANT ON
SECTIONS SCHEDULED FOR REMOVAL. REFER TO MECHANICAL
DEMOLITION DRAWINGS FOR SECTIONS TO BE REMOVED. DUCTS ARE
LOCATED WITHIN ACCESSIBLE MECHANICAL ROOM/ SHAFT. WRAP
SECTIONS OF DUCT WITH FLANGE SEALANT WITH TWO LAYERS OF 6-MIL
PLASTIC SHEETING. PRIOR TO LEAVING THE REGULATED ASBESTOS
ABATEMENT WORK AREA. ALL SECTIONS OF DUCTWORK WITH FLANGE
SEALANT SHALL BE DISPOSED OF AS ASBESTOS WASTE. (NOTE APPLIES
TO ENTIRETY OF SHADED REGION).
2. CONTRACTOR SHALL REMOVE AND PROPERLY DISPOSE OF
ASBESTOS-CONTAINING FLEXIBLE EQUIPMENT CONNECTOR(S) ON
SECTIONS EQUIPMENT FOR REMOVAL. REFER TO MECHANICAL
DEMOLITION DRAWINGS FOR SECTIONS TO BE REMOVED. DUCTS ARE
LOCATED WITHIN ACCESSIBLE MECHANICAL ROOM/ SHAFT. WRAP
SECTIONS OF DUCT WITH FLANGE SEALANT WITH TWO LAYERS OF 6-MIL
PLASTIC SHEETING. PRIOR TO LEAVING THE REGULATED ASBESTOS
ABATEMENT WORK AREA. ALL SECTIONS OF DUCTWORK WITH FLANGE
SEALANT SHALL BE DISPOSED OF AS ASBESTOS WASTE. (NOTE APPLIES
TO ENTIRETY OF SHADED REGION).
3. REMOVABLE WINDOWS FOR NEGATIVE AIR; PROVIDE INSULATED
SPANDREL PANEL TO REPLACE WINDOW SASH. PROVIDE FIRE RATED
PANEL TO SEAL ACCESS DOOR OPENING. FIELD COORDINATE WINDOW
DIMENSIONS, ACCESS DOOR DIMENSIONS, AND GENERAL FIELD
CONDITIONS TO ACHIEVE NEGATIVE AIR REQUIREMENTS. COORDINATE
NEGATIVE AIR MACHINE LOCATION TO LIMIT STAIRWELL IMPACTS.
LEAD AWARENESS NOTES:
A. CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLYING WITH OSHA 29
CFR 1926.62: LEAD EXPOSURE IN CONSTRUCTION; INTERIM FINAL RULE
FOR ALL ACTIVITIES DURING WHICH AN EMPLOYEE MAY BE
OCCUPATIONALLY EXPOSED TO LEAD. ALL CONTRACTORS SHALL
ENSURE THAT THEIR EMPLOYEES WEAR PROPER PERSONAL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND/OR UTILIZE APPROPRIATE WORK
METHODS TO PREVENT ELEVATED BLOOD LEAD LEVELS OR EXPOSURE
ABOVE THE PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMIT.
C. FURNISHING OF THIS INFORMATION IS NOT INTENDED TO RELIEVE THE
CONTRACTOR OF ITS RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER OSHA TO DETERMINE
THE PRESENCE, LOCATION, AND QUANTITY OF EXISTING
LEAD-CONTAINING MATERIALS THAT THEIR EMPLOYEES AND
SUBCONTRACTORS MAY BE EXPOSED TO, AND TO WARN THEIR
EMPLOYEES OF THE POTENTIAL DANGERS OF THE DISTURBANCE OF
LEAD-CONTAINING MATERIALS.
GENERAL HM NOTES:
A. CONTRACTOR SHALL PERFORM ALL WORK IN STRICT ACCORDANCE
WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL AND STATE RULES, REGULATIONS,
GUIDELINES AND THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.
B. ALL MATERIAL MEASUREMENTS AND/OR QUANTITIES AND LOCATIONS
ARE APPROXIMATE AND FOR GENERAL ORIENTATION ONLY.
CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR FIELD VERIFICATION OF
EXISTING CONDITIONS PRIOR TO BIDDING.
C. THE LOCATION OF ANY SITE STORAGE OF MATERIAL, EQUIPMENT,
AND WASTE TRAILER/DUMPSTER SHALL BE COORDINATED WITH AND
APPROVED BY VA C.O.R. / RESIDENT ENGINEER.
D. CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR KEEPING THE WORK AREA IN A
CLEAN AND SAFE CONDITION. CONTRACTOR SHALL ENSURE THAT
UNCERTIFIED PERSONNEL OR UNAUTHORIZED VISITORS DO NOT
ENTER ACTIVE WORK AREAS AT ANY TIME.
E. THE REMOVAL OR DISTURBANCE OF ANY ASBESTOS-CONTAINING
MATERIAL SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A NYS LICENSED ASBESTOS
ABATEMENT CONTRACTOR. REFER TO SPECIFICATION SECTIONS
028213.13 AND 028213.19 FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE
REMOVAL OF ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS.
F. THE CONSTRUCTION AREA SHALL BE COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM
OTHER PORTIONS OF THE BUILDING BY USING TEMPORARY
CONSTRUCTION DETAILS AS SHOWN ON "G" SERIES DRAWINGS.
G. NEGATIVE PRESSURE SHALL BE ESTABLISHED INSIDE THE INTERIOR
WORK AREA(S) PRIOR TO THE DISTURBANCE OF ANY
ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIAL. ROUTING OF THE NEGATIVE AIR
EXHAUST DUCT SHALL BE DECIDED UPON AFTER CONSULTATION
WITH VAMC AND VAMC'S REPRESENTATIVE.
H. CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE THE REMOVAL OF THE ASBESTOS
WASTE MATERIALS FROM THE BUILDING WITH VAMC AND VAMC'S
REPRESENTATIVE. THE REMOVAL OF THE ASBESTOS WASTE SHALL
BE PERFORMED AT TIMES WHEN IT DOES NOT INTERFERE WITH
NORMAL FACILITY ACTIVITIES.
I. ALL ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIAL SHALL BE PROPERLY
PACKAGED PRIOR TO BEING REMOVED FROM THE WORK AREA.
ASBESTOS WARNING LABELS SHALL BE APPLIED TO THE ASBESTOS
WASTE BAGS. ALL ASBESTOS MATERIALS THAT ARE REMOVED FROM
THE SITE SHALL BE ACCOMPANIED BY A WASTE SHIPMENT RECORD.
THE COMPLETED WASTE SHIPMENT RECORDS MUST BE PROVIDED
TO THE VAMC AS PART OF THE CLOSEOUT DOCUMENTATION. ALL
ORIGINAL WASTE SHIPMENT RECORDS MUST BE PROVIDED WITHIN 35
DAYS OF THE WASTE LEAVING THE SITE.
J. CONTRACTOR SHALL CLEAN ALL AREAS OUTSIDE THE WORK AREA
AND ANY AREAS WHERE CONTRACTOR'S PERSONNEL TRAVEL
THROUGH THE BUILDING. THESE AREAS SHALL BE LEFT IN A
CONDITION AS CLEAN AS OR CLEANER THAN WHEN THE
CONTRACTOR ARRIVED ON SITE.
K. IF A REMOTE DECONTAMINATION ENCLOSURE IS UTILIZED FOR THIS
WORK, AN AIRLOCK MUST BE ATTACHED TO EACH WORK AREA. THE
AIRLOCK SHALL BE SIZED LARGE ENOUGH TO ALLOW FOR THE
WORKERS TO CHANGE THEIR SUITS PRIOR TO LEAVING THE WORK
AREA. THE DECONTAMINATION ENCLOSURE SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED
IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1926.
L. CONTRACTOR SHALL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A DETAILED WORK
PLAN DESCRIBING THE WORK AREA PREPARATION, REMOVAL AND
HANDLING PROCEDURES, AS WELL AS DECONTAMINATION
ENCLOSURES AND NEGATIVE AIR EXHAUST LOCATIONS PRIOR TO
BEING ALLOWED TO START THE PROJECT. THIS WORK PLAN WILL
NEED TO BE REVIEWED AND ACCEPTED BY VAMC HEALTH AND
SAFETY PERSONNEL PRIOR TO THE START OF WORK.
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POINT OF CONNECTION (POC) BETWEEN
EXISTING AND NEW
LIMIT OF DEMOLITION
DETAIL NUMBER
DRAWING NUMBER WHERE DRAWN
SECTION LETTER
DRAWING NUMBER WHERE SHOWN
BUILDING NO. WHERE EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED.
EQUIPMENT ABBREVIATION
UNIQUE IDENTIFIER / UNIT NUMBER
TYPICAL UNIT NO.
RISER SYSTEM
RISER NUMBER1
SAN
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PL105
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TITLE SHEET AND DRAWING INDEX
1. THE TERM 'WIRING' SHALL INCLUDE CONDUCTORS, CONDUIT, RACEWAY, SUPPORTS, ASSOCIATED JUNCTION BOXES
AND ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS, HARDWARE, ETC.
2. THE CONTRACTOR'S WORK SHALL CONFORM TO ALL CURRENT LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL BUILDING, SAFETY AND FIRE CODES THAT APPLY. IN ANY CASE THAT DESIGN EXCEEDS CODE, PROJECT DOCUMENTS SHALL GOVERN.
3. ALL CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS SHALL MAINTAIN A COMPLETE AND CONFORMED SET OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CIVIL, ARCHITECTURAL, STRUCTURAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, AND
FIRE PROTECTION FOR BIDDING AND COORDINATION PURPOSES.
4. EXISTING CONDITIONS, QUANTITIES, AND DESCRIPTIONS SHOWN ARE BASED ON AVAILABLE INFORMATION AT THE
TIME OF DESIGN, AND SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED 100% ACCURATE.
5. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE FULLY RESPONSIBLE FOR CIRCUIT TRACING, COMPLETE REMOVALS, MODIFICATIONS OR RELOCATIONS OF ALL ELECTRICAL DEVICES, EQUIPMENT, WIRING CONDUIT, ETC. AS SHOWN ON, OR BY THE INTENT
OF THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.
6. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DISCONNECTING ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS AND WIRING TO MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT AS SHOWN ON THE PROJECT DRAWINGS. DISCONNECTION AND REMOVAL OF
NON-ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT IS BY THE ASSOCIATED DIVISION CONTRACTOR.
7. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TEMPORARY ELECTRIC SERVICE, POWER DISTRIBUTION, RECEPTACLES AND LIGHTING FOR THE DURATION OF THE PROJECT. THE SYSTEM SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL NEC, NECA, NEMA, AND UL STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO TEMPORARY ELECTRICAL FACILITIES, AND ALL APPLICABLE CODES AND ORDINANCES IN EFFECT AT THE PROJECT SITE. CONNECT TEMPORARY POWER TO EXISTING BUILDING ELECTRICAL SERVICE.
COORDINATE CONNECTION POINT AND LOADS WITH THE OWNER.
8. COORDINATE ALL WORK WITH OTHER TRADES AND OWNER'S REQUIREMENTS TO MAINTAIN EFFICIENT WORK FLOW.
9. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE AND INCLUDE THE COST OF REQUIRED ELECTRICAL PERMITS AND
INSPECTIONS BY THE AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION.
10. PROVIDE ALL MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT NECESSARY FOR THE PROPER INSTALLATION OR OPERATION OF THE SYSTEM(S), INCLUDING ALL MATERIALS SPECIFIED OR NORMALLY REQUIRED FOR A COMPLETE, FUNCTIONAL AND
CODE COMPLIANT INSTALLATION.
11. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL INSTALL AND WIRE ALL ELECTRICAL DEVICES FURNISHED BY OTHERS AS SHOWN ON THE
PROJECT DRAWINGS.
12. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE FULLY RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFYING AND COORDINATING ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS WITH FINAL EQUIPMENT AND DEVICE LOCATIONS WITH [FURNITURE AND] EQUIPMENT LAYOUTS PRIOR TO ROUGH-IN.
COORDINATE LOCATIONS WITH ALL PROJECTS DRAWINGS, EXISTING CONDITIONS, OTHER TRADES AND OWNER'S
REPRESENTATIVES AS REQUIRED.
13. MINIMUM SIZE CONDUCTORS SHALL BE #12 AWG FOR [LIGHTING AND] POWER CIRCUITS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
ALL 120 OR 208 VOLT BRANCH CIRCUITS GREATER THAN 75 FEET MINIMUM SIZE CONDUCTORS SHALL BE #10 AWG THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE CIRCUIT. ALL WIRING SHALL BE HOSPITAL GRADE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
INDEPENDENT AND DEDICATED GROUNDING.
14. WHERE BRANCH OR LIGHTING CIRCUITS OR FEEDERS ARE SHOWN WITH LARGER CONDUCTORS TO MEET NEC REQUIRED DERATING, PROVIDE THE SAME SIZED CONDUCTOR TO ALL FIXTURES AND/OR DEVICES ON THE CIRCUIT OR FEEDER. IF REQUIRED FOR TERMINATION PURPOSES, AT THE DEVICE PROVIDE J-BOX AND PROPER POWER
BLOCK TO REDUCE WIRE SIZE AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE TO THE DEVICE BEING CONNECTED.
15. PROVIDE A SEPARATE GREEN COLORED INSULATED EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTOR WITHIN ALL FEEDER AND BRANCH CIRCUIT WIRING RACEWAYS SIZED PER NEC OR AS INDICATED ON THE DRAWINGS. TERMINATE EACH END ON
SUITABLE LUG, BUS, OR BUSHING.
16. PROVIDE A DEDICATED NEUTRAL CONDUCTOR WITH EACH BRANCH CIRCUIT.
17. FOR ALL ADJUSTABLE EQUIPMENT, OR EQUIPMENT SUBJECT TO VIBRATION, FINAL CONNECTIONS SHALL BE MADE WITH APPLICABLE UL LISTED FLEXIBLE METAL CONDUIT OR LIQUID TIGHT FLEXIBLE METAL CONDUIT, COMPATIBLE
FITTINGS, AND SHALL NOT EXCEED 24" IN TOTAL LENGTH.
18. ALL MOTOR STARTER OVERLOAD RELAY HEATER ELEMENTS SHALL BE PROVIDED BY THE CONTRACTOR AND
COORDINATED WITH THE FULL LOAD CURRENT OF THE ASSOCIATED MOTOR.
19. ALL EMERGENCY WIRING SHALL BE INSTALLED ENTIRELY SEPARATE AND INDEPENDENT FROM NORMAL POWER
WIRING PER NEC REQUIREMENTS.
20. PROVIDE PULL LINES IN ALL EMPTY RACEWAYS.
21. ALL CONDUIT RUNS ARE SHOWN DIAGRAMMATICALLY. VERIFY EXACT ROUTING IN FIELD AND AVOID INTERFERENCES
WITH UTILITIES, BUILDING FEATURES, OTHER EQUIPMENT AND WORK OF OTHER TRADES.
22. INSTALL ALL CONDUIT RUNS PARALLEL OR PERPENDICULAR TO BUILDING LINES. MOUNT ALL CONDUIT TO BUILDING STRUCTURAL MEMBERS ONLY AND FOLLOW THE SURFACE CONTOURS AS MUCH AS PRACTICAL. CONNECTIONS TO
DUCTWORK, METAL DECKING, ETC. SHALL NOT BE PERMITTED.
23. ALL CONDUIT OR RACEWAYS SUBJECT TO DIFFERENT TEMPERATURES OR ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS SHALL BE SEALED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NEC 300. AN EXPLOSION PROOF SEAL IS NOT REQUIRED OR ACCEPTABLE IN
NON-EXPLOSION PROOF AREAS.
24. CUT, CHANNEL, CHASE, AND DRILL FLOORS, WALLS, PARTITIONS, CEILINGS, AND OTHER SURFACES REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS. CUTTING AND PATCHING SHALL BE PERFORMED BY SKILLED MECHANICS OF TRADES
INVOLVED.
25. MAINTAIN THE INTEGRITY OF ALL FIRE-RATED FLOORS, WALLS AND PARTITIONS PENETRATED BY ELECTRICAL MATERIALS. FIRESTOP USING LISTED AND APPROVED ASSEMBLIES. REFER TO PENETRATION FIRESTOPPING SPECIFICATION SECTION. [REFER TO LIFE SAFETY / CODE COMPLIANCE PLANS FOR FIRE-RATED CONSTRUCTION.]
26. PATCH AND REFINISH ALL PENETRATIONS AND/OR OPENINGS IN WALLS, FLOORS, ROOF, ETC. MADE FOR ELECTRICAL PURPOSES TO MATCH ADJACENT AREAS INCLUDING FIRE RATINGS. INSTALL NEW FIREPROOFING WHERE EXISTING FIRESTOPPING HAS BEEN DISTURBED. REPAIR AND REFINISH WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY SKILLED MECHANICS
OF TRADES INVOLVED.
27. PROTECT EQUIPMENT AND INSTALLATIONS AND MAINTAIN COATINGS, FINISHES, AND CABINETS TO PREVENT DAMAGE
OR DETERIORATION AT TIME OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION.
28. UPON COMPLETION OF INSTALLATION, INCLUDING EQUIPMENT, FITTINGS, AND DEVICES, INSPECT EXPOSED FINISH.
REMOVE DIRT, PAINT, AND CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS.
29. NO WELDING OR DRILLING OF THE BUILDING STEEL IS PERMITTED WITHOUT THE PROJECT STRUCTURAL ENGINEER'S
WRITTEN APPROVAL, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. CLAMPING IS TO BE USED EXCLUSIVELY.
30. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE A DETAILED AS-BUILT SET OF ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS, FOR THE BUILDINGS, SITE, AND DETAILS, CONSISTENT WITH PROVISIONS IN THE WRITTEN SPECIFICATIONS.
GENERAL ELECTRICAL NOTES:
1. THIS LEGEND SHEET IS FOR THE CONTRACTOR'S REFERENCE ONLY. NOT ALL SYMBOLS AND/OR ABBREVIATIONS MAY APPLY TO THIS PROJECT. ANY ADDITIONS OR OMISSIONS FROM THIS SHEET DO NOT IMPLY INCLUSION AND/OR
EXCLUSION OF ANY PARTICULAR ITEMS FROM THE PROJECT.
2. PROVIDE ALL MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT AND PERFORM ALL LABOR REQUIRED TO INSTALL COMPLETE AND OPERABLE MECHANICAL SYSTEMS AS INDICATED ON THE DRAWINGS, AS SPECIFIED, AND AS REQUIRED BY THE
INTERNATIONAL AND STATE BUILDING CODES.
3. CONTRACT DOCUMENT DRAWINGS ARE DIAGRAMMATIC AND ARE INTENDED TO CONVEY SCOPE AND GENERAL ARRANGEMENT ONLY. CONTRACTOR SHALL FURNISH AND INSTALL WITHOUT ADDITIONAL REMUNERATION ANY COMPONENT NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BEST PRACTICES OF THE TRADE.
4. DRAWINGS DO NOT INDICATE ALL OFFSETS, CHANGES IN ELEVATION, ETC. WHICH MAY BE REQUIRED. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL MAKE SUCH CHANGES IN PIPING AND LOCATION OF EQUIPMENT, ETC. TO ACCOMMODATE
WORK, OBSTACLES, AND WORK OF OTHER CONTRACTORS.
5. VERIFY ALL EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS WITH MANUFACTURER'S CERTIFIED DRAWINGS. COORDINATE AND PROVIDE ALL DUCT AND PIPING TRANSITIONS REQUIRED FOR FINAL EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS TO FURNISHED EQUIPMENT.
FIELD VERIFY AND COORDINATE ALL DUCT AND PIPING DIMENSIONS BEFORE FABRICATION.
6. PIPES AND/OR DUCTS PENETRATING FIREWALLS AND FLOORS SHALL BE FIRESTOPPED WITH A UL LISTED PRODUCT, EXPANDING CAULK, AND/OR RATED FIRESTOPPING ASSEMBLY.
7. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ACCESS PANELS AT ALL FIRE AND SMOKE DAMPERS LOCATED ABOVE DRYWALL
CEILINGS OR OTHER INACCESSIBLE AREAS.
8. ALL SUPPLY AND VENTILATION DUCTWORK SHALL BE INSULATED AS SPECIFIED WITH PROPER VAPOR BARRIER.
9. FLEXIBLE PIPE CONNECTORS SHALL BE INSTALLED ON ALL MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT AND/OR WHERE INDICATED ON
DRAWINGS AND DETAILS.
10. INSTALL EQUIPMENT AND PIPING TO AVOID INTERFERENCE WITH THE OPERATION, SERVICE, AND MAINTENANCE OF
EQUIPMENT.
11. PROVIDE ALL MISCELLANEOUS STEEL REQUIRED ENSURING PROPER INSTALLATION FOR SUPPORTING DUCTWORK, PIPING, AND EQUIPMENT.
GENERAL MECHANICAL NOTES:
1. THE TERM "REMOVE" SHALL INCLUDE ALL COMPONENTS, HARDWARE, AND ANCILLARY DEVICES ASSOCIATED WITH
THE SPECIFIED DEVICE OR MATERIAL NOTED, AND LEGAL DISPOSAL.
GENERAL NOTES:
ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS ELECTRICAL ABBREVIATIONS
GENERAL ANNOTATION SYMBOLS
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MOUNTED BELOW COUNTER HEIGHT
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BC
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PNL.
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BKR.
AutoCAD SHX Text C.
AutoCAD SHX Text
MLO
AutoCAD SHX Text
PH.
AutoCAD SHX Text U.L.
AutoCAD SHX Text
ELEC.
AutoCAD SHX Text
OC
AutoCAD SHX Text V.
AutoCAD SHX Text A
AutoCAD SHX Text P.
AutoCAD SHX Text
AUTO.
AutoCAD SHX Text
DN.
AutoCAD SHX Text
SP.
AutoCAD SHX Text
CLG.
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SPEC.
AutoCAD SHX Text
EA.
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BSMT.
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TYP.
AutoCAD SHX Text
AFF
AutoCAD SHX Text E.C.
AutoCAD SHX Text P.C.
AutoCAD SHX Text
PLUMBING CONTRACTOR
AutoCAD SHX Text
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
AutoCAD SHX Text
ABOVE FINISHED FLOOR
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TYPICAL
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BASEMENT
AutoCAD SHX Text
EACH
AutoCAD SHX Text
SPECIFICATION
AutoCAD SHX Text
CEILING
AutoCAD SHX Text
SPARE
AutoCAD SHX Text
DOWN
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AUTOMATIC
AutoCAD SHX Text
POLE
AutoCAD SHX Text
AMPERE
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VOLT
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MOUNTED OVER COUNTER HEIGHT
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ELECTRIC
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UNDERWRITER'S LABORATORY
AutoCAD SHX Text
PHASE
AutoCAD SHX Text
MAIN LUG ONLY
AutoCAD SHX Text
CONDUIT
AutoCAD SHX Text
BREAKER
AutoCAD SHX Text
PANEL
AutoCAD SHX Text
DESCRIPTION
AutoCAD SHX Text
ABBREV.
AutoCAD SHX Text
CB
AutoCAD SHX Text
CIRCUIT BREAKER
AutoCAD SHX Text
CU.
AutoCAD SHX Text
COPPER
AutoCAD SHX Text
AWG
AutoCAD SHX Text
AMERICAN WIRE GAGE
AutoCAD SHX Text
NIGHT LIGHT
AutoCAD SHX Text
NL
AutoCAD SHX Text
TWISTED SHIELDED PAIR
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TSP
AutoCAD SHX Text
AFG
AutoCAD SHX Text
ABOVE FINISHED GRADE
AutoCAD SHX Text
TRANSFORMER
AutoCAD SHX Text T-#
AutoCAD SHX Text
NIC
AutoCAD SHX Text
NOT IN CONTRACT
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DESCRIPTION
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ABBREV.
AutoCAD SHX Text M.C.
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MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR
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SWITCH, MULTIPOSITION
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SWITCH, SINGLE BREAK
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FUSE WITH RATING
AutoCAD SHX Text
NORMALLY CLOSED RELAY CONTACT
AutoCAD SHX Text
NORMALLY OPEN RELAY CONTACT
AutoCAD SHX Text
CIRCUIT BREAKER
AutoCAD SHX Text
DRAWOUT AIR CIRCUIT BREAKER
AutoCAD SHX Text
MOTOR, SINGLE-PHASE
AutoCAD SHX Text
MOTOR, THREE-PHASE
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DELTA CONNECTION
AutoCAD SHX Text
TRANSFORMER
AutoCAD SHX Text
WYE CONNECTION
AutoCAD SHX Text
EARTH GROUND
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JUNCTION BOX
AutoCAD SHX Text J
AutoCAD SHX Text
PB
AutoCAD SHX Text
PULL BOX
AutoCAD SHX Text RELAY; NUMBER INDICATES RELAY TYPE 50 = INSTANTANEOUS OVERCURRENT OR RATE-OF-RISE 51 = AC-TIME OVERCURRENT 67 = AC-DIRECTIONAL OVERCURRENT 86 = LOCKING OUT
AutoCAD SHX Text
AutoCAD SHX Text
GENERATOR, POWER
AutoCAD SHX Text G
AutoCAD SHX Text
BATTERY
AutoCAD SHX Text
AutoCAD SHX Text
AutoCAD SHX Text
CAPACITOR
AutoCAD SHX Text
DISCONNECT SWITCH, FUSED
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DISCONNECT SWITCH, UNFUSED
AutoCAD SHX Text
STARTER, COMBINATION WITH DISCONNECT SWITCH
AutoCAD SHX Text
STARTER OR MOTOR CONTROLLER
AutoCAD SHX Text M
AutoCAD SHX Text
METER
AutoCAD SHX Text A
AutoCAD SHX Text
AMMETER
AutoCAD SHX Text V
AutoCAD SHX Text
VOLTMETER
AutoCAD SHX Text W
AutoCAD SHX Text
WATTMETER
AutoCAD SHX Text
WH
AutoCAD SHX Text
WATT-HOUR METER
AutoCAD SHX Text ELECTRICAL HOMERUN: SHORT DASHES=NO. OF CIRCUIT WIRES (HOTS), MEDIUM DASHES=NO. OF NEUTRALS, LONG DASHES WITH DOTS= NO. OF GROUND WIRES (CONDUCTORS=#12 THHN CU. UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED)
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HP###
AutoCAD SHX Text
277/480V. LIGHTING AND/OR POWER PANEL
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HP.
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GRS.
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MCB
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KW.
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LTG.
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GND.
AutoCAD SHX Text
GFI
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LP###
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EXIST. OR EX
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EM.
AutoCAD SHX Text G.C.
AutoCAD SHX Text H.V.A.C.
AutoCAD SHX Text
CONTRACTO…
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