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FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION January, 2014

FAA-TYS-1003480

SECTION 02 01 00 – INTERIM LIFE SAFETY MEASURES FOR FACILITIES UNDER

CONSTRUCTION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY OF WORK

A. During construction activities, it is likely temporary hazards may be posed due to the work being conducted in the facility. Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM) are actions that must be taken to compensate for the temporary hazards. This document addressed administrative actions which must be taken to ensure the current level of life safety is maintained at all times and occupants are not subjected to hazardous conditions for even short periods of time.

B. Implementation and Enforcement: Implementation and enforcement of ILSM is the responsibility of all occupants within the building, including employees and construction personnel. However, primary identification of hazards and the actions taken to compensate for temporary hazards are the responsibility of the Contractor. All ILSM are subject to approval by the Resident Engineer.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING

A. Prior to commencement of construction, conduct a meeting to inform all Tower and Base Building occupants (employees and construction personnel) of the project scope and duration. This should include, at a minimum, the following:

1. An overview of the construction project.

2. A preliminary schedule for the construction.

3. Discussion of affected fire protection and life safety systems including, active and passive features.

4. Discussions of the effect on daily and emergency operations.

5. Handout of written policies for ILSM for all employees and construction personnel.

6. Demonstration of signs, messages, etc., to be used to identify hazardous conditions and the corresponding ILSM.

7. List of contacts for reporting hazardous conditions.

8. Discussion of anticipated hazards throughout the project and the ILSM for each.

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FACILITIES UNDER CONSTRUCTION

SECTION 02 03 00 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DEMOLITION AND RENOVATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

A. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

B. AIR-CONDITIONING, HEATING AND REFRIGERATION INSTITUTE (AHRI)

1. AHRI Guideline K (2005) Guideline for Containers for Recovered Non-Flammable Fluorocarbon Refrigerants

C. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION

OFFICIALS (AASHTO)

1. AASHTO M 145 (1991; R 2004) Classification of Soils and Soil-Aggregate Mixtures for Highway Construction Purposes

2. AASHTO T 180 (2001; R 2004) Moisture-Density Relations of Soils Using a 4.54-kg (10-lb) Rammer and an 457-mm (18-in) Drop

D. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS (ASSE/SAFE)

1. ASSE/SAFE A10.6 (2006) Safety Requirements for Demolition Operations

E. CARPET AND RUG INSTITUTE (CRI)

1. CRI (2009) CRI Carpet Installation Standard

F. U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

1. EM 385-1-1 (2008) Safety and Health Requirements Manual

G. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)

1. DOD 4000.25-1-M (2006; Notice 1) Requisitioning and Issue Procedures

H. U.S. FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA)

1. FAA AC 70/7460-1 (Rev K) Obstruction Marking and Lighting

I. U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)

1. 40 CFR 61 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants

2. 40 CFR 82 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone

3. 49 CFR 173.301 Shipment of Compressed Gases in Cylinders and Spherical

Pressure Vessels

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1.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. This Section specifies administrative and procedural requirements for demolition and renovation. Refer to other Sections for specific work requirements and limitations applicable to individual parts of the work. Requirements of this Section apply to all disciplines. Refer to specific Sections for other requirements and limitations applicable to the work.

B. Do not begin demolition until authorization is received from the COTR/RE. Do not allow accumulations inside or outside the building. The work includes demolition and removal of resulting rubbish and debris. Remove rubbish and debris from Government property daily, unless otherwise directed. Store materials that cannot be removed daily in areas specified by the COTR/RE. In the interest of occupational safety and health, perform the work in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 23, Demolition, and other applicable Sections.

C. Protection of Existing Property: Before beginning any demolition work, the Contractor shall carefully survey the site and examine the drawings and specification to determine the extent of the work. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to avoid damage to existing items to remain in place, to be reused, or to remain in property of the Government, and any damaged items shall be repaired or replaced as approved by the COTR/RE at no additional cost to the Government. The Contractor shall carefully coordinate the work of this section with all other work and shall construct and maintain shoring, bracing and supports as required. The Contractor shall ensure that structural elements are not overloaded and shall be responsible for increasing structural supports or adding new supports as may be required as a result of any cutting, removal, or demolition work preformed under this contract.

D. Requirements for Structural Work: Do not cut and patch structural elements in a manner that would reduce their load-carrying capacity or load-deflection ratio.

E. Operational and Safety Limitations: Do not cut and patch operating elements or safety related components in a manner that would result in reducing their capacity to perform as intended, or result in increased maintenance, or decreased operational life or safety.

F. Visual Requirements: Do not cut and patch construction exposed on the exterior or in occupied spaces, in a manner that would, in the COTR/RE’s opinion, reduce the building’s aesthetic qualities or result in visual evidence of cutting and patching. Remove and replace work cut and patched in a visually unsatisfactory manner.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. The following shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL

PROCEDURES:

1. Demolition Plan

1.4 REGULATORY AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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A. Comply with federal, state, and local hauling and disposal regulations. In addition to the requirements of the "Contract Clauses," conform to the safety requirements contained in

ASSE/SAFE A10.6.

B. Notifications:

1. General Requirements: Furnish timely notification of demolition projects to the

COTR/RE in writing 10 working days prior to the commencement of work in accordance with 40 CFR 61, Subpart M.

1.5 DUST AND DEBRIS CONTROL

A. Prevent the spread of dust and debris to occupied portions of the building and avoid the creation of a nuisance or hazard in the surrounding area. Do not use water if it results in hazardous or objectionable conditions such as, but not limited to, ice, flooding, or pollution. Vacuum and dust the work area daily.

1.6 PROTECTION

A. Traffic Control Signs:

1. Where pedestrian, driver or aircraft safety is endangered in the area of removal work, use traffic barricades with flashing lights. Notify the COTR/RE prior to beginning such work.

2. Contractor must provide a minimum of 2 aviation red or high intensity white obstruction lights on temporary structures (including cranes) over 100 feet (30 meters) above ground level. Light construction and installation must comply with FAA AC 70/7460-1. Lights must be operational during periods of reduced visibility, darkness, and as directed by the COTR/RE. Maintain the temporary services during the period of construction and remove only after permanent services have been installed and tested and are in operation.

B. Items to Remain in Place: Take necessary precautions to avoid damage to existing items to remain in place, to be reused, or to remain the property of the Government. Repair or replace damaged items as approved by the COTR/RE. Coordinate the work of this section with all other work indicated. Construct and maintain shoring, bracing, and supports as required.

Ensure that structural elements are not overloaded. Increase structural supports or add new supports as may be required as a result of any cutting, removal, or demolition work performed under this contract. Do not overload structural elements. Provide new supports and reinforcement for existing construction weakened by demolition work. Repairs, reinforcement, or structural replacement require approval by the COTR/RE prior to performing such work.

C. Existing Construction Limits and Protection: Do not disturb existing construction beyond the extent indicated or necessary for installation of new construction. Provide temporary shoring and bracing for support of building components to prevent settlement or other movement.

Provide protective measures to control accumulation and migration of dust and dirt in all work areas. Remove snow, dust, dirt, and debris from work areas daily.

D. Weather Protection: For portions of the building to remain, protect building interior and materials and equipment from the weather at all times. Where removal of existing roofing is necessary to accomplish work, have materials and workmen ready to provide adequate and temporary covering of exposed areas.

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E. Trees: Protect trees within the project site which might be damaged during demolition, and which are indicated to be left in place. Replace any tree designated to remain that is damaged during the work under this contract with like-kind or as approved by the COTR/RE.

F. Utility Service: Maintain existing utilities indicated to stay in service and protect against damage during demolition and operations. Coordinate with COTR/RE for shutdown utilities.

G. Facilities: Protect electrical and mechanical services and utilities. Where removal of existing utilities and pavement is specified or indicated on drawings, provide approved barricades, temporary covering of exposed areas, and temporary services or connections for electrical and mechanical utilities. Floors, roofs, walls, columns, pilasters, and other structural components that are designed and constructed to stand without lateral support or shoring, and are determined to be in stable condition, must remain standing without additional bracing, shoring, or lateral support until demolished or deconstructed, unless directed otherwise by the COTR/RE. Ensure that no elements determined to be unstable are left unsupported and place and secure bracing, shoring, or lateral supports as may be required as a result of any cutting, removal, or demolition work performed under this contract.

H. Protection of Personnel: Before, during and after the demolition work the Contractor shall continuously evaluate the condition of the structure being demolished or deconstructed and take immediate action to protect all personnel working in and around the project site. No area, section, or component of floors, roofs, walls, columns, pilasters, or other structural element will be allowed to be left standing without sufficient bracing, shoring, or lateral support to prevent collapse or failure while workmen remove debris or perform other work in the immediate area.

1.7 BURNING

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

1.8 RELOCATIONS

A. Perform the removal and reinstallation of relocated items as indicated on drawings with workmen skilled in the trades involved. Items to be relocated which are damaged by the Contractor shall be repaired or replaced with new undamaged items as approved by the

COTR/RE.

1.9 REQUIRED DATA

A. Prepare a Demolition Plan. Include in the plan procedures for careful removal and disposition of materials to be reused, coordination with other work in progress, a disconnection schedule of utility services, a detailed description of methods and equipment to be used for each operation and of the sequence of operations. Include statements affirming Contractor inspection of the existing roof deck and its suitability to perform as a safe working platform or if inspection reveals a safety hazard to workers, state provisions for securing the safety of the workers throughout the performance of the work. Provide procedures for safe conduct of the work in accordance with EM 385-1-1. Plan shall be approved by COTR/RE prior to work beginning.

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1.10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

A. Comply with the Environmental Protection Agency requirements specified.

1.11 USE OF EXPLOSIVES

A. Use of explosives will not be permitted.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Use materials that are identical to existing materials. If identical materials are not available or cannot be used where exposed surfaces are involved, use materials that match existing adjacent surfaces to the fullest extent possible with regard to visual effect. Use materials whose installed performance will equal or surpass that of existing materials.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSPECTION

A. Prior to Cutting Existing Surfaces: Examine surfaces to be cut and patched and conditions under which cutting and patching is to be performed. Take corrective action before proceeding, if unsafe or unsatisfactory conditions are encountered.

B. Prior to Proceeding: Meet at the site with parties involved in cutting and patching, including mechanical and electrical trades. Review areas of potential interference and conflict. Coordinate procedures and resolve potential conflicts before proceeding.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Provide temporary support of work to be cut. Protect existing construction during cutting and patching to prevent damage. Provide protection from adverse weather conditions for portions of the Project that might be exposed during cutting and patching operations. Avoid interference with use of adjoining areas or interruption of free passage to adjoining areas. Take all precautions necessary to avoid cutting existing pipe, conduit or ductwork serving the building, but scheduled to be removed or relocated until provisions have been made to bypass them.

3.3 EXISTING FACILITIES TO BE REMOVED

A. GENERAL

1. Existing construction scheduled to be removed for reuse shall be disassembled.

Dismantled and removed materials are to be separated, set aside, and prepared as specified, and stored or delivered to a collection point for reuse.

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2. Existing Structures:

a. Remove existing structures indicated to be removed to top of foundation walls.

Break up basement slabs to permit drainage. Remove sidewalks, curbs, gutters and street light bases as indicated on drawings.

b. Interior walls, other than retaining walls and partitions, shall be removed to top of concrete slab on ground.

c. Demolish structures in a systematic manner from the top of the structure to the ground. Complete demolition work above each level before the supporting members on the lower level are disturbed. Demolish concrete and masonry walls in small sections. Remove structural framing members and lower to ground by means of derricks, platforms hoists, or other suitable methods as approved by the

COTR/RE.

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

3. Cutting and Patching:

a. Employ skilled workmen to perform cutting and patching. Proceed with cutting and patching at the earliest feasible time and complete without delay.

b. Cutting: Cut existing construction to provide for installation of other components or performance of other construction activities and the subsequent fitting and patching required to restore surfaces to their original condition. Cut existing construction using methods least likely to damage elements to be retained or adjoining construction. Where possible review proposed procedures with the original installer; comply with original installer's recommendations. In general, where cutting is required use hand or small power tools designed for sawing or grinding, not hammering and chopping. Cut holes and slots neatly to size required with minimum disturbance of adjacent surfaces. Temporarily cover openings when not in use.

1) Avoid Marring Existing Surfaces: To avoid marring existing finished surfaces, cut or drill from the exposed or finished side into concealed surfaces.

2) Concrete and Masonry Surfaces: Cut through concrete and masonry using a cutting machine such as carborundum saw or diamond core drill.

3) Utility Services: Bypass utility services such as pipe or conduit before cutting, where services are shown or required to be removed, relocated or abandoned. Remove pipe or conduit in walls or partitions that are noted to be removed, unless noted by Resident Engineer to be cut-off. Cap, valve, or plug and seal the remaining portion of pipe or conduit to prevent entrance of moisture or other foreign matter after bypassing and cutting. Use approved firestopping methods in all fire-rated walls, floors or ceilings.

c. Patch: Patch with durable seams that are as invisible as possible. Comply with specified tolerances. Where feasible, inspect and test patched areas to demonstrate integrity of the installation.

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d. Finish Restoration: Restore exposed finishes of patched areas and extend finish restoration into retained adjoining construction in a manner that will eliminate evidence of patching and refinishing.

e. Finish Restoration in More than One Area: Where removal of walls or partitions extends one finished area into another, patch and repair floor and wall surfaces in the new space to provide an even surface of uniform color and appearance.

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

f. Smooth Painted Surfaces: Where patching occurs in a smooth painted surface, extend final paint coat over entire area containing the patch, after the patched area has received primer and second coat.

g. Existing Ceilings: Patch, repair or re-hang existing ceilings as necessary to provide an even plane surface of uniform appearance.

4. Items with Unique/Regulated Disposal Requirements: Remove and dispose of items with unique or regulated disposal requirements in the manner dictated by law or in the most environmentally responsible manner.

B. CIVIL

1. Utilities and Related Equipment:

a. General Requirements: Do not interrupt existing utilities serving occupied or used facilities, except when authorized in writing by the COTR/RE. Do not interrupt existing utilities serving facilities occupied and used by the Government or adjacent tenants except when approved in writing and then only after temporary utility services have been approved and provided. Do not begin demolition work until all utility disconnections have been made. Shut off and cap utilities for future use, as indicated on drawings.

b. Disconnecting Existing Utilities: Remove existing utilities as indicated on drawings and terminate in a manner conforming to the nationally recognized code covering the specific utility and approved by the COTR/RE. When utility lines are encountered that are not indicated on drawings on the drawings, the COTR/RE shall be notified prior to further work in that area. Remove meters and related equipment and deliver to a location in accordance with instructions of the

COTR/RE.

2. Paving and Slabs: Remove or sawcut concrete paving and slabs as indicated on drawings to a depth of 12 inches below existing adjacent grade.

C. ARCHITECTURAL

1. Roofing: Remove existing roof system and associated components in their entirety down to existing roof deck. Remove roofing system and insulation without damaging the roof deck. Sequence work to minimize building exposure between demolition and new roof materials installation.

a. Temporary Roofing: Install temporary roofing and flashing as necessary to maintain a watertight condition throughout the course of the work. Remove temporary work prior to installation of permanent roof system materials unless

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approved otherwise by the COTR/RE. If the existing deck or support structure is deteriorated where indicated, such that ability to support foot traffic and construction loads is unknown. Make provisions for worker safety during demolition, and installation of new materials.

b. Reroofing: When removing the existing roofing system from the roof deck, remove only as much roofing as can be recovered by the end of the work day, unless approved otherwise by the COTR/RE. Do not attempt to open the roof covering system in threatening weather. Reseal all openings prior to suspension of work the same day.

2. Carpentry: Remove and reinstall windows, doors, frames, and cabinets, and similar items as whole units, complete with trim and accessories as indicated on drawings. Do not remove hardware attached to units, except for door closers unless noted otherwise in drawings. Brace the open end of door frames to prevent damage.

3. Carpet: Remove existing carpet in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.

Remove adhesive according to recommendations of the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI).

Adhesive removal solvents shall comply with CRI 104.

4. Acoustic Ceiling Tile: Remove and store ceiling tiles to be reused if indicated on drawings.

5. Locksets on Swinging Doors: The Contractor shall remove all locksets from all swinging doors indicated on drawings to be removed and disposed. Deliver the locksets and related items to a designated location for receipt by the COTR/RE after removal.

D. STRUCTURAL

1. Masonry: Sawcut and remove masonry so as to prevent damage to surfaces to remain and to facilitate the installation of new work. Where new masonry adjoins existing, the new work shall abut or tie into the existing construction as specified for the new work.

Provide square, straight edges and corners where existing masonry adjoins new work and other locations.

2. Concrete: Saw concrete along straight lines to a depth of a minimum 2 inch. Make each cut in walls perpendicular to the face and in alignment with the cut in the opposite face.

Break out the remainder of the concrete provided that the broken area is concealed in the finished work, and the remaining concrete is sound. At locations where the broken face cannot be concealed, grind smooth or saw cut entirely through the concrete.

3. Structural Steel: Dismantle structural steel at field connections and in a manner that will prevent bending or damage. Flame-cutting torches are permitted when other methods of dismantling are not practical. Any structural steel to be reuse shall be stored off the ground and protected from the weather.

4. Miscellaneous Metal: When shop-fabricated items such as access doors and frames, steel gratings, metal ladders, metal railings, metal windows and similar items and light-gage and cold-formed metal framing, metal toilet partitions, toilet accessories and similar items will be reused, removed them as whole units and shall be store and protected from weather.

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E. MECHANICAL

1. Air Conditioning Equipment: Remove air conditioning, refrigeration, and other equipment containing refrigerants without releasing chlorofluorocarbon refrigerants to the atmosphere in accordance with the Clean Air Act Amendment of 1990. Recover all refrigerants prior to removing air conditioning, refrigeration, and other equipment containing refrigerants and dispose of in accordance with the paragraph entitled "Disposal of Ozone Depleting Substance (ODS)."

2. Cylinders and Canisters: Remove all fire suppression system cylinders and canisters and dispose of in accordance with the paragraph entitled "Disposal of Ozone Depleting Substance (ODS)."

3. Mechanical Equipment and Fixtures: Disconnect mechanical hardware at the nearest connection to existing services to remain, unless otherwise noted. Mechanical equipment and fixtures must be disconnected at fittings. Remove service valves attached to the unit.

Do not remove equipment until approved.

4. Piping: Disconnect piping at unions, flanges and valves, and fittings as required to reduce the pipe into straight lengths. If the piping that remains can become pressurized due to upstream valve failure, end caps, blind flanges, or other types of plugs or fittings with a pressure gage and bleed valve shall be attached to the open end of the pipe to ensure positive leak control. Carefully dismantle piping that previously contained gas, gasoline, oil, or other dangerous fluids, with precautions taken to prevent injury to persons and property.

F. ELECTRICAL

1. Electrical Equipment and Fixtures: Disconnect primary, secondary, control, communication, and signal circuits at the point of attachment to their distribution system.

a. Fixtures: Remove electrical fixtures as indicated on drawings.

b. Electrical Devices: Remove switches, switchgear, transformers, conductors including wire and nonmetallic sheathed and flexible armored cable, regulators, meters, instruments, plates, circuit breakers, panelboards, outlet boxes, and similar items as indicated on drawings.

c. Wiring Ducts or Troughs: Dismantle plug-in ducts and wiring troughs into unit lengths. Remove plug-in or disconnecting devices from the busway.

d. Conduit and Miscellaneous Items: Remove conduit except where embedded in concrete or masonry as indicated on drawings. Consider corroded, bent, or damaged conduit as scrap metal. Sort straight and undamaged lengths of conduit according to size and type. Classify supports, knobs, tubes, cleats, and straps as debris to be removed and disposed.

3.4 DISPOSITION OF MATERIAL

A. Title to Materials: All materials and equipment removed shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from Government property.

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B. Reuse of Materials and Equipment: Remove and store materials and equipment indicated to be reused to prevent damage, and reinstall as the work progresses.

C. Disposal of Ozone Depleting Substance (ODS): Class I and Class II ODS are defined in

Section, 602(a) and (b), of The Clean Air Act. Prevent discharge of Class I and Class II ODS to the atmosphere. Place recovered ODS in cylinders meeting AHRI Guideline K suitable for the type ODS (filled to no more than 80 percent capacity) and provide appropriate labeling.

Recovered ODS shall be removed from Government property and disposed of in accordance with 40 CFR 82. Products, equipment and appliances containing ODS in a sealed, self-contained system (e.g. residential refrigerators and window air conditioners) shall be disposed of in accordance with 40 CFR 82.

1. Special Instructions: No more than one type of ODS is permitted in each container. A warning/hazardous label shall be applied to the containers in accordance with Department of Transportation regulations. All cylinders including but not limited to fire extinguishers, spheres, or canisters containing an ODS shall have a tag with the following information:

a. Activity name and unit identification code.

b. Activity point of contact and phone number.

c. Type of ODS and pounds of ODS contained.

d. Date of shipment.

2. Fire Suppression Containers: Deactivate fire suppression system cylinders and canisters with electrical charges or initiators prior to shipment. Also, safety caps must be used to cover exposed actuation mechanisms and discharge ports on these special cylinders.

D. Transportation Guidance: Ship all ODS containers in accordance with MIL-STD-129, DLA

4145.25 (also referenced one of the following: Army Regulation 700-68, Naval Supply Instruction 4440.128C, Marine Corps Order 10330.2C, and Air Force Regulation 67-12), 49 CFR 173.301, and DOD 4000.25-1-M.

3.5 DISPOSAL OF REMOVED MATERIALS

A. Regulation of Removed Materials: Dispose of debris, rubbish, scrap, and other materials resulting from removal operations with all applicable federal, state and local regulations as contractually specified.

B. Burning on Government Property: Burning of materials removed from demolished structures will not be permitted on Government property.

C. Removal to Spoil Areas on Government Property: Transport noncombustible materials removed from demolition structures to designated spoil areas on Government property.

D. Removal from Government Property: Transport waste materials removed from demolished structures, from Government property for legal disposal. Dispose of waste soil as directed.

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3.2 ACTIVE AND PASSIVE FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY FEATURES

A. Due to the criticality of FAA facilities, most facilities are provided with a number of active and passive fire protection and life safety features. If any of these features are compromised in any way, ILSM shall be instituted immediately. These features include:

1. Fire-resistive construction.

2. Stair ventilation system (stair pressurization or vented vestibule).

3. Fire detection and alarm system.

4. Exit signage.

5. HVAC shutdown.

6. Unlocking security doors.

3.3 SITUATIONS COMPROMISING LIFE SAFETY

A. General concepts of situations which compromise the level of life safety as required by the applicable codes and standards include:

1. Blocked or obstructed exits.

2. Obstructed access for emergency vehicles and personnel.

3. Fire protection system malfunctioning or out of service.

4. Storage of additional combustibles or flammable liquids.

5. Temporary sources of ignition due to construction activities (cutting, welding, etc.).

6. Temporary penetrations in fire-rated walls and partitions (including missing doors).

B. Single Means of Egress: All work shall be conducted in such a way as to not obstruct or compromise the single means of egress from the ATCT.

3.4 SMOKING

A. Smoking shall not be permitted in areas under construction at any time in FAA facilities.

3.5 NOTIFICATION SIGNAGE

A. The Contractor shall provide appropriate signage, in locations approved by the Resident Engineer, to notify occupants of current activities and ILSM in effect at the facility.

The signage shall be verified prior to each construction shift and employee shift. The signage shall indicate the present hazards and the safety measure provided to compensate for the hazards.

3.6 QUALITY CONTROL

A. During construction, the following practices shall be adhered to in addition to those required for specific hazards discussed below:

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1. Construction personnel shall check all doors opening into stairs to ensure door hardware is functioning properly. This includes a visual inspection of all doors to ensure the construction has not been compromised and checking all door hardware including latching hardware and self-closing devices to verify proper operation. Any deficient components shall be repaired or replaced immediately.

2. The temporary use of wood chocks or other objects to prop open fire-rated doors shall be permitted as necessary for construction work. At the completion of work for the day, the construction supervisor shall verify all propped doors have been returned to the closed position.

3. The construction supervisor shall inspect the job site a minimum of twice per week to verify all life safety features are present and operational and have not been damaged by construction, including:

a. Exit signage.

b. Exits are free of storage or obstructions.

c. Exit stairs, including treads, landings, handrails, headroom.

d. Exit illumination.

e. Emergency lighting (battery-operated).

f. Evacuation route maps (ensure these are installed and readily visible).

4. If the fire alarm system is not provided with offsite monitoring, provide a telephone with a direct line to the fire department for notification in case of a fire.

The Resident Engineer shall approve the location of the telephone.

5. Inform the fire department of construction activities in the facility and provide them a copy of written ILSM policies. The Contractor shall regularly update the fire department on the status of construction and ILSM (minimum of once every two weeks).

3.7 OPERATIONAL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

A. If the facility fire alarm system is not operational, is malfunctioning, or is in a trouble condition due to construction activities, the Contractor shall provide, at a minimum, the following additional ILSM.

B. Inform Fire Department: Inform the fire department of the problems with the facility fire alarm system and inform them of the ILSM being taken to compensate for the deficient system.

C. Trouble Signals: Ensure trouble signals at the main fire alarm control panel and the Cab and TRACON annunciator panels remain functional until the system is returned to proper function. Trouble signals at either panel shall not be bypassed.

D. Magnetic Door Hold-Open Devices: Test magnetic door holders to ensure these devices still operate via the fire alarm system. If door holders do not work, all door holders shall be disabled and shall not be returned to use until the fire alarm system is returned to normal.

E. Facility Inspections: Construction supervisors shall inspect all areas prior to each shift to ensure all active and passive fire protection features are still operational including all

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fire doors are in closed position and are not propped open, and the sprinkler system is still functional (i.e. valves are in the open position), if applicable.

F. Fire Alarm Inoperable at End of Shift: If the fire alarm system is not operational at the end of the construction shift, provide a temporary, manual switch in the Cab to activate the stair ventilation system (ATCT's only).

3.8 TEMPORARY IGNITION SOURCES

A. When construction activities involve the use of temporary ignition sources ("hot works"), i.e. welding, cutting, plumbers torch, etc., the Contractor shall provide, at a minimum, the following ILSM. (Note: Additional measures may be required by the Resident Engineer for specific situations.)

1. Inform construction supervisor of hazardous operations.

2. Keep a log of all hot work activities.

3. Provide the appropriate type fire extinguisher to the personnel performing the work (all construction personnel shall be trained in the proper use of fire extinguishers prior to the commencement of work).

4. Disable any fire alarm initiating devices or zones that may be susceptible to a false alarm during the operation. Notify the Resident Engineer prior to disabling fire alarm devices.

5. Return all fire alarm devices to normal operation at the completion of work. At the end of the shift, all fire alarm devices shall be returned to operational condition regardless of the status of the work.

3.9 STORAGE OF COMBUSTIBLES

A. When construction activities involve the storage of an unusual amount of combustibles and/or combustible liquids within the facility, the Contractor shall provide, at a minimum, the following ILSM. (NOTE: The Specification addressed Contractor storage spaces and other limitations. Additional measures may be required by the Resident Engineer for specific situations.)

1. Submit a written request to the Resident Engineer requesting permission to store materials within the facility. The request shall indicate the proposed location, types and quantities of combustibles, MSDS sheets (if applicable), approximate duration of storage and proposed ILSM. The Resident Engineer will provide a copy of all requests to the FAA Safety and Environmental Compliance Manager.

2. Provide additional fire extinguishers appropriate for the anticipated hazard.

3. Ensure proper cleaning techniques are utilized in the storage area at the end of each shift. This includes cleaning all dust and waste materials, replacing lids on liquids, cleaning all spills, returning all flammable and combustible liquids to a flammable liquids storage locker.

4. Check throughout the storage area daily for exposed ignition sources. Any exposed ignition sources shall be repaired or removed from the storage area.

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3.10 STAIR VENTILATION SYSTEM

A. Conduct a meeting to inform all air traffic personnel upon restoring the stair ventilation system to normal operation.

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