Tech Spec - DTFASA-17-R-00153 - Fresno CA ATCT FireLife Safety Upgrade (1-10-2017 FAT FLS SPECS).1-10-2017 FAT FLS SPECS

U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration

Specifications Fire Life Safety Upgrade at Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) & Base Building Fresno, California

June 2nd, 2016

FIRE LIFE SAFETY PROGRAM

FIRE LIFE SAFETY PROJECT MANUAL

BY

NISC FIRE LIFE SAFETY TEAM

FOR

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

EOSH SERVICES & FACILITY SECURITY (AJW-23)

FRESNO YOSEMITE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

AIRPORT TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER (ATCT)

FRESNO, CA

FINAL SUBMITTAL

APRIL 23, 2015

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NATIONAL AIRSPACE SYSTEM INTEGRATION SUPPORT CONTRACT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. SCOPE OF WORK

2. SPECIFICATIONS:

Section 010000 - General Provisions w/ Sample Impairment Plan

Section 011400 - Site Access

Section 013526 - OSHA Safety Requirements

Section 015000 - Temporary Facilities

Section 015600 - Protection of Work

Section 016000 - Materials

Section 017329 - Cutting and Patching

Section 078400 - Firestopping

Section 099100 - Painting

Section 211300 - Automatic Sprinkler System

Section 233300 - Air Duct Accessories

Section 283100 - Fire Detection and Alarm System

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FIRE LIFE SAFETY SUSTAINMENT/COMPLIANCE SCOPE OF WORK DOCUMENT

BY

NISC FIRE LIFE SAFETY TEAM

FOR

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

EOSH SERVICES & FACILITY SECURITY (AJW-23)

FRESNO YOSEMITE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (FAT)

AIRPORT TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER (ATCT)

FRESNO, CALIFORNIA

April 23, 2015 Final Design Documents

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Table of Contents

I. LIFE SAFETY UPGRADES SCOPE OF WORK

A. Subtask 1

B. Subtask 2

C. Subtask 3 ......................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

D. Subtask 4

E. Subtask 5

F. Subtask 6

G. Subtask 7

H. Subtask 8

I. Subtask 9

J. Subtask 10

K. Subtask 11

L. Subtask 12

M. Subtask 13

N. Subtask 14

O. Subtask 15

P. Subtask 16 ....................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

II. FIRE ALARM SYSTEM UPGRADES SCOPE OF WORK

A. Subtask 1

B. Subtask 2

III. FIRE PROTECION SYSTEM UPGRADES SCOPE OF WORK

A. Subtask 1

B. Subtask 1

C. Subtask 3

D. Subtask 4

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I. LIFE SAFETY UPGRADES SCOPE OF WORK

The work associated with the Life Safety Upgrades includes the following:

• Provide additional exit signage on the Ground Floor

• Provide various upgrades to protect the means of egress from the TRACON to the exit enclosure with smoke partition construction

• Replace the self-luminous exit signage in the Cab

• Remove and replace hollow wood core doors and wood frame walls in the Sixth Floor electronics room

• Remove the wooden equipment baffle from the elevator machine room and replace the baffle with sheet metal

• Provide UL classified through-penetration firestop systems to separate the cable chase on each level

• Obtain the services of a fire door listing company to field inspect all doors and frames in rated construction

• Provide a fire damper on the air transfer opening from the elevator machine room

• Adjust the fire rated doors to the elevator machine room in the Basement and to the exit vestibule on the Ground Floor

• Provide a fire damper on the first floor elevator hoistway air transfer opening

• Provide a through-penetration firestop system for the flight strip PVC drop tubes

• Provide two smoke dampers for the Cab supply ductwork

• Provide two smoke dampers for the TRACON supply and return ductwork

• Cover the non-classified wood paneling in the AF storage room with gypsum wallboard

The contractor shall provide all the necessary labor and materials to complete the Life Safety Upgrades, as described herein. The contractor shall refer to the Fire/Life Safety Upgrades drawings and specifications as part of this design package.

A. Subtask 1

Exit signage is sparse on the Ground Floor. Additional exit signs are required to comply with the exit signage provisions of NFPA 101.

On Ground Level, specific tasks:

i. Provide LED-type, internally illuminated, battery back-up exit signage at both exits from the AF “suite”. Connect the new exit signage to the nearest essential AC lighting circuit (panel X-1 in Operational Hall, First Floor).

ii. Provide LED-type, internally illuminated, battery back-up exit signage above the exit vestibule door, near the elevator. Connect to new exit signage to the nearest essential AC lighting circuit (panel X-1 in Operational Hall, First Floor).

B. Subtask 2

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The means of egress between the TRACON on the Fifth Floor and the exit enclosure is not protected with smoke resistance rated construction. The construction is required to meet the requirements for at least a smoke partition.

On Fifth Floor, specific tasks:

i. Provide a zero-clearance, L-rated door in front of the elevator doors. Provide a hold open device and configure to release upon fire alarm actuation.

ii. Replace the louvered “City Room” door with a solid core door. Coordinate with the City of Fresno.

iii. Remove the existing ACT ceiling, and replace with a new solid gypsum ceiling.

Relocate two down-lights, two sprinklers and exit signage to new ceiling. Provide two 18 inch square self-closing access dampers. Tape and seal new ceiling. Finish and paint to COR’s preference.

C. Subtask 3

The self-luminous exit signage at the top of the Cab Stair is nearing or has exceeded its life expectancy. Replace the signage.

In Cab, specific tasks:

i. Provide LED-type, internally illuminated, battery back-up exit signage at top of Cab stair. Connect the new exit signage to the nearest essential AC lighting circuit (panel X-1 in Operational Hall, First Floor).

D. Subtask 4

There are two hollow-core wood frame doors in wood frame wall in the Sixth Floor electronics room. The doors and walls increase the combustible loading in the vicinity of the Cab and are to be replaced.

On Sixth Floor, specific tasks:

i. Remove and replace both hollow-core wood doors in the electronics rooms with metal frame doors.

ii. Remove and replace the wood stud walls with metal stud walls.

E. Subtask 5

The plywood “baffle” is provided above the elevator motor in the elevator machine room.

The combustible baffle is to be replaced with a non-combustible material.

In Basement, specific tasks:

i. Remove and replace in like-size the plywood baffle above the elevator equipment with sheet metal, or other non-combustible material.

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F. Subtask 6

The cable chase does not provide the required fire resistance rating on any level. It is more economical to separate the chase at each floor level. As the chase penetrates multiple floor levels, the penetrations must be protected to maintain a one hour fire resistance rating at each level.

On all levels, specific tasks:

i. Provide a one hour UL classified through-penetration firestop system for all floor penetrations within the cable chase.

ii. Provide a smoke detector in the chase on each level.

iii. Provide an upright sprinkler in the chase on each level.

G. Subtask 7

Throughout the facility, doors and door frames located in fire resistance rated construction are not provided a fire rating label. The doors must display a fire rating label from a Nationally Recognized Test Laboratory (NRTL).

On all levels, specific tasks:

i. Obtain the services of a fire door listing company to field inspect the doors. As the doors appear robust, it is expected that most, or all doors provide the minimum required fire rating. The fire door company should field affix fire rating labels to all doors and frames in fire resistance rated construction in accordance with NFPA 80 once they pass inspection.

H. Subtask 8

An air transfer opening is provided between the two hour fire resistance rated elevator machine room and the Basement corridor. All air transfer openings in fire resistance rated construction must be protected with a fire damper.

i. Provide a 90 minute fire damper for protection of the air transfer opening in the elevator machine room.

I. Subtask 9

Two doors were identified in fire resistance rated construction that do not positively latch when released. All doors in fire resistance rated construction must self-close and positively latch.

i. Adjust the self-closer and latching mechanism of the door to the elevator machine room.

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On Ground Floor, specific tasks:

i. Adjust the self-closer and latching mechanism of the door to the exit vestibule near the elevator.

J. Subtask 10

An air transfer opening is provided between the two hour fire resistance rated elevator shaft and the Ground Floor lobby. All air transfer openings in fire resistance rated construction must be protected with a fire damper.

i. Provide a 90 minute fire damper for protection of the air transfer opening in the elevator shaft.

K. Subtask 11

PVC drop tubes are provided between the Cab and the TRACON, located two stories below.

It does not appear the drop tubes are provided with a firestop system. All penetrations through the floors must be provided a firestop system.

On Fifth and Sixth Floors, specific tasks:

i. Provide a one hour firestop system for the PVC drop tubes (four on each level) where they penetrate the floor/ceiling assembly.

L. Subtask 12

The Cab HVAC supply ductwork is not provided a smoke damper between the air handling unit, located on the Sixth Floor and the Cab, located one story above. The Cab must be separated from the floor below by minimum smoke barrier construction.

On Sixth Floors, specific tasks:

i. Provide a smoke damper, actuated by the new fire alarm system, between the stacked air handling units and the first branch to the cab on each duct.

M. Subtask 13

The TRACON HVAC supply and return ductwork is not provided a smoke damper between the air handling unit. The TRACON must be separated from adjacent spaces by minimum smoke barrier construction.

On Fifth Floors, specific tasks:

i. Provide a smoke damper, actuated by the new fire alarm system, between the TRACON air handling units and the first branch on both the supply and return.

N. Subtask 14

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The wall board in the AF storage room does not appear to meet the applicable interior finish provisions of NFPA 101. Cover the wall board with a non-combustible material.

On Ground Floors, specific tasks:

i. Cover the wall board, provided on all wall surfaces, within the AF Storage Room with gypsum wall board.

II. FIRE ALARM SYSTEM UPGRADES SCOPE OF WORK

The work associated with the Fire Alarm System upgrade includes the following:

• Replace entire fire alarm system throughout building

• Adjust the current fire alarm system design to provide a code compliant system

The contractor shall provide all the necessary labor and materials to complete the Fire Alarm System upgrades, as described herein. The contractor shall refer to the Fire/Life Safety Upgrade drawings and specifications as part of this design package.

The fire alarm system field devices and appliances are nearing the end of their life expectancy.

Throughout, specific tasks:

i. Replace fire alarm system field components. The fire alarm control unit is existing to remain. See fire alarm drawings for device locations. All wiring and conduit must also be replaced as part of this project.

B. Subtask 2

Several fire alarm system upgrades are required to comply with current codes and standards. A summary of the upgrades are as follows:

i. Provide duct detection and associated AHU shutdown for AHU-1, located in the basement.

ii. Provide shunt trip functionality for the elevator equipment.

On Ground Level, specific tasks:

iii. Provide smoke detection throughout the floor.

iv. Provide a manual fire alarm box at the rear exit from the AT office area.

v. Provide visual notification for the tech ops conference room.

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On Third Floor, specific tasks:

i. Provide visual notification appliance for break room.

ii. Provide heat detector in place of smoke detector in vicinity of cooktop.

On Fifth Floor, specific tasks:

iii. Provide red lens flashing light in TRACON.

i. Provide red lens flashing light in Cab.

III. FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM UPGRADES SCOPE OF WORK

The work associated with the Fire Protection System upgrade includes the following:

• Extend the existing wet-pipe fire sprinkler system to the Cab

• Extend the existing wet-pipe fire sprinkler system to the elevator machine room

• Remove the equipment supported from the sprinkler pipe and provide independent support

• Provide residential-type kitchen hood fire suppression systems for the cooktops on the Ground and Third Floors

The contractor shall provide all the necessary labor and materials to complete the Fire Protection System upgrades, as described herein. The contractor shall refer to the Fire/Life Safety Upgrades drawings and specifications as part of this design package.

Automatic sprinkler protection is not provided for the Cab. Sprinkler protection should be provided for the Cab

i. Extend the existing wet-pipe automatic sprinkler system from below the raised floor in the Cab to the Cab ceiling. Space sprinklers and perform hydraulic calculations to support light hazard occupancy.

B. Subtask 1

Automatic sprinkler protection is not provided for the elevator machine room. Sprinkler protection should be provided for the elevator machine room

i. Extend the existing wet-pipe automatic sprinkler system from the basement corridor to the elevator machine room. Space sprinklers for ordinary hazard group 1 occupancy.

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C. Subtask 3

Electric equipment is support from the sprinkler system piping in the basement storage room. Other building services are not permitted to be supported by the sprinkler system.

i. Reconfigure the electrical equipment such that it is independently supported from the building structure.

D. Subtask 4

Cooktops located on the Ground and Third Floors are not provided with kitchen hood extinguishing systems. Extinguishing systems are required for cooktops within the ATCT.

On Ground and Third Floors, specific tasks:

i. Provide a residential type kitchen hood extinguishing system for the cooktop.

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SECTION 01 00 00 – FIRE LIFE SAFETY GENERAL

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION

A. General Intent and Requirements

1. All devices, system(s) components, equipment and materials furnished and installed must be new and listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) for their intended use. All equipment must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations the ULI listing limitations and the contract documents.

2. All devices, system(s) components, equipment and materials furnished and installed must be of types or models approved by the FAA RE and the CO or designated representative such as a fire protection engineer (FPE).

3. It is intended that the work performed pursuant to these specifications be complete in every respect, resulting in system(s) components installed entirely in accordance with the applicable codes, standards, manufacturer’s recommendations and Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (ULI) listings.

4. All requirements of these Specifications modified by any addenda, change orders, written approvals and written instructions issued by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), if any, must be as specifically identified by Section and Paragraph in those addenda, change orders, written approvals and written instructions. Approvals of submittals are subject to additional limitations described elsewhere in these Specifications.

5. Specification section 01 00 00 Fire Life Safety Upgrades pertains to the entire fire life safety upgrade as referenced in the Scope of Work, dated April 23, 2015.

6. The work includes providing all associated equipment and appurtenances, as indicated in the Scope of Work document. Provide each system complete and ready for operation.

Equipment, materials, installation, workmanship, inspection and testing must be in strict accordance with the required and advisory provisions of the appropriate NFPA document, except as modified herein.

7. It is further intended that upon completion of this work, the CO be provided with:

a. Complete information and record drawings describing and depicting the entire system(s) as installed including all information necessary for maintaining, troubleshooting and/or expanding the system(s) at a future date.

b. Complete documentation of system(s) testing as described below.

c. Certification that the entire system(s) has been inspected, tested and is installed in accordance with the applicable codes, standards, manufacturer’s recommendations, UL listings, these specifications and is in proper working order.

B. Project Scope of Work

1. The general scope of work includes performing various life safety, fire alarm and stair pressurization system upgrades to provide continued compliance with applicable codes and standards for the Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT).

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C. Project Work Plan

1. The Contractor shall submit a Draft Work Plan to the FAA four (4) weeks prior to site mobilizations. The contractor should expect a 1-week FAA review period, which will generate comments that must be addressed by the contractor prior to start of any fieldwork.

2. The final Work Plan shall be submitted within one week of receiving FAA draft comments.

3. The Draft and Final Work Plan will, at a minimum, address the following topics:

a. Management

1) Contractor shall identify use of any subcontractors and areas of work, including required certifications, etc.

2) Project management responsibilities, internal lines of authority, interface with subcontractors and demonstrate understanding of interfaces with Government representatives - RE/COR/FPE/FAA facility personnel.

3) Demonstrate understanding of Government/contractor contract lines of authority, and communication for technical guidance and contract authority.

b. Technical

1) The work plan shall include proposed methods and equipment for completing all required work.

2) The work plan shall include approved copies of manufacturers product cut sheets and installation instructions.

3) Include copies of all necessary licenses, certifications, permits and insurance documents required to perform the work.

4) Equipment staging/ work area, on site storage plans.

5) Testing and training approach.

c. Health and Safety:

1) A FLS impairment plan must be included.

2) A site Occupational Health and Safety (OSH) Plan describing site-specific conditions, safety equipment, and monitoring required.

3) Identify experienced OSH person who is on site during work efforts and levels of training of workers for health and safety.

4) Company OSH worker enforcement policy.

5) Demonstrate understanding of locations of asbestos/lead per FAA documents, and FAA Compliance Action Plan for asbestos, and Lead Action Plan.

6) Transport/disposal of materials/hazardous materials.

7) MSDS sheets maintained by the safety officer and are accessible on site

8) EOSH Services design and construction checklist forms

9) Personnel protective equipment, fall protection.

10) Noise, vapors, dust control plan.

11) Electrical safety, including identification of systems requiring LO/TO procedures.

d. Quality Control

1) House keeping.

2) The contractor shall submit their Quality Control Plan/Procedures

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3) Identify the quality control official independent to the installation team

4) Quality control procedures to ensure work compliance with the Risk

Management Plan.

e. Security

1) Review FAA site security requirements

2) Badging/escort requirements

3) Professional behavior

f. Schedule:

1) Detailed production plan schedule, which identifies submittals and addresses submittal schedules, review periods, material orders, daily/weekly work efforts planned and daily labor loadings for the on site duration, and testing/training/project close out.

2) Progress meetings, daily in-briefs/safety briefs with RE and Facility Representative(s) and weekly progress meetings.

3) Company "get well plan" approach/company resources for fixing schedule slippages.

4) The Contractor must submit with his bid a proposed work schedule, delivery dates and representative chart. This schedule must indicate the time necessary for:

a) Shop drawing submittals.

b) Project start-up.

c) Equipment delivery.

d) Equipment Installation.

e) Contractor testing.

f) Record drawings and reports.

g) Final acceptance tests.

h) Project completion.

5) The Contractor must submit with his bid a proposed production schedule which must indicate the time necessary for:

a) Details of work items.

b) Manloadings.

c) Scheduled activities.

6) The proposed work schedule will be reviewed and finalized during the pre-construction meeting and will be updated at each weekly construction coordination meeting.

g. Data Management/Deliverables:

All deliverables are to be submitted electronically.

1) Draft and Final Work Plan

2) List of Contractor data deliverable requirements

3) Preconstruction submittals

4) Construction submittals

5) Progress meetings

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6) Testing procedures.

7) Training Plans

8) O+M manuals

9) Software requirements

10) As-builts

11) Closure/completion report

4. The contractor shall prepare and submit a closure report summarizing the work that was completed at the site. The closure report shall include copies of any test results, As-builts and O+M manuals. The closure report shall list any equipment purchased for this project and summarize the transfer of the equipment to the government.

5. The contractor should expect a 2-week FAA review period, which will generate comments that must be addressed by the contractor. .

1.2 REFERENCES

1. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications listed below are referenced as the latest edition published as of the date of this document. The publications are referred to in the text by the basic designation only.

FAA CRITERIA

FAA-C1217f Electrical Work, Interior FAA-STD-019 Lightning Protection, Grounding, Bonding and

Shielding Requirements for Facilities

Specification section 01 73 29 Cutting, Coring, and Patching

Specification section 07 84 00 Firestopping

Specification section 09 91 00 Painting

Specification section 21 13 00 Sprinkler Systems

Specification section 23 33 00 Air Duct Accessories

Specification section 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm System

FM GLOBAL (FMG)

FM P7825 Approval Guide

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 70 - 2014 National Electrical Code

NFPA 72 - 2013 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code

NFPA 90A - 2012 Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems

NFPA 92 - 2012 Standard for Smoke Control Systems

NFPA 780 - 2014 Installation of Lightning Protection Systems

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UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC. (ULI)

UL FPED - 2013 Fire Protection Equipment Directory

UNITED STATES ACCESS BOARD (ABA)

ABAAS Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standard

AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI)

NECA 1 ANSI Standard Practices for Good Workmanship in Electri-cal Contracting

NECA 101 ANSI Standard for Installing Steel Conduit

NECA 305 ANSI Standard for Fire Alarm System Job Practices

1.3 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR)QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Codes, Standards, Ordinances and Permits

1. In the NFPA publications referred to herein, the advisory provisions and the appendix sections are considered to be mandatory, as though the word “must” had been substituted for “should” wherever it appears. Please note this provision is not typical and is a requirement to install a fire alarm system for the FAA. Please take time to read the appendix sections. If there is a conflict within the referenced NFPA standards or between the NFPA standards and the federal, state or local codes, and the contract documents, it is the Contractor’s responsibility to immediately bring the conflict to the attention of the RE and COR for resolution.

2. The Contractor is responsible for filing of all documents, paying all fees (including, but not limited to plan checking and permit) and securing all permits, inspections and approvals necessary for conducting this work.

B. Contractor Qualifications

1. The Contractor must confirm in writing that they have a service and installation organization that is fully equipped, factory trained and manufacturer certified, which has engaged in the installation and services in the type of equipment submitted for at least five

(5) years.

2. Job site supervisor must be present on-site at least once daily and at all times during programming, circuit interconnection, panel termination, testing and acceptance activities.

The job site supervisor must be the same person throughout the duration of the project.

The job site supervisor must have a cellular phone at all times and provide the number to the RE and Contracting Officers Representative (COR).

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1.4 WORKING CONDITIONS

A. Pre-Bid

1. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to inspect the job site and become familiar with the conditions under which the work will be performed. Inspection of the building may be made at a time designated by the COR.

2. A pre-bid meeting may be held at the request of the contractor to familiarize prospective Contractors with the project. Failure to attend the pre-bid meeting may be considered cause for rejection of the Contractor’s bid.

B. Drawings

1. Existing drawings that are in the possession of the FAA will be available to the Contractor by appointment and at the pre-bid meeting. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to review the existing drawings for the purpose of preparing their bid. Copies of the existing drawings will be made available by the FAA. The FAA makes no guarantee as to the accuracy of any drawings.

C. Pre-Construction Meeting

1. The selected Contractor will be responsible for attending a mandatory pre-construction meeting. The pre-construction meeting must be scheduled by the COR at a time acceptable to the COR, the FAA and the Contractor.

D. Weekly Construction Meetings

1. Beginning upon authorization to proceed, the Contractor must submit weekly construction reports for review during the weekly construction/coordination meetings. Construction coordination meetings will be scheduled by the RE. These reports must include:

a. An updated (current) construction schedule to include Trade coordination.

b. A description of the work completed during the preceding week.

c. A description of the work to be completed during the next two weeks.

d. Proposed system commissioning and test schedules.

e. A running list of all outstanding items, Contractor requests for information, or problems requiring investigation, interpretation, resolution and/or coordination by the CO. Each item listed must be uniquely dated and numbered for reference and must be dropped from the list when resolved.

f. Written documentation (copies) of all directions, approvals, changes, requests for proposal, responses to Contractor requests for information, etc., issued to the Contractor by the COR, relative to performance of the work.

g. Record Drawings must be presented for review at each weekly meeting and must reflect the work of the previous week.

E. Working Hours

1. All work must be conducted during normal working hours; except as otherwise noted, by properly coordinating the work with the CO. Noise restrictions do apply. Core drilling, testing of fans, notification appliances and other work disruptive to occupants will be prohibited unless special permission is obtained from the RE to accommodate such work.

Work that must be performed after normal working hours must be scheduled ahead of time with the RE.

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F. Coordination of Work

1. The Contractor is responsible for prior coordination of all work and demolition with the RE as well as work with other trades.

2. The contractor must plan on a daily coordination meeting with the RE to discuss the progress and coordination of the project.

G. Delivery and Storage

1. Deliver materials to the site in original unopened containers or bags bearing the name of manufacturer, product name, type, grade and UL Classification and/or FM Approval Mark, if applicable.

2. The Contractor must coordinate storage of fire life safety upgrade materials and equipment with the RE. If directed to, the Contractor must provide an outside, locked storage area. Storage of products must comply with manufacturer’s requirements for each product. The Contractor must be responsible for protecting all materials in storage against damage. The RE may reject any materials that are damaged. Storage must be in an area protected from weather, moisture, and freezing.

H. Assumption of Titles

1. In return for progress payments made to the Contractor by the FAA during the course of the work, the FAA must assume title to all new systems, components, equipment, and devices as they are delivered to the job site, installed and put into service.

2. Assumption of title for new systems, components, equipment, and devices by the FAA must not imply acceptance of those systems, components, equipment, and devices by the FAA nor must it relieve the Contractor from his obligation to meet all requirements of these specifications.

3. The FAA reserves the right to make beneficial use of all new systems, components, equipment and devices, as those systems, components, equipment and devices are put into service, throughout the installation period. Such beneficial use must not imply acceptance of those systems, components, equipment and devices by the CO and the RE, nor must it relieve the Contractor from his obligation to meet all requirements of these Specifications. Beneficial use of the system(s) must not cause the warranty period to begin prior to the FAA's final acceptance or successful completion of Contractor’s Acceptance Inspection (CAI).

I. Removal of Debris and Salvage

1. The Contractor is responsible for the removal of all waste and debris. All debris must be disposed of offsite. The Contractor must remove rubbish and debris resulting from his work on a daily basis.

J. Contractor Proposed Alternatives

1. Substitutions or alternatives proposed to the COR after the Contract has been awarded must be reviewed by the COR. The COR must recommend acceptance or rejection of such proposals.

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1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. General

1. Prior to installation, the Contractor must submit to the COR and the FAA electronic files in pdf format for each item listed below.

2. The COR, RE, or designated representative such as a fire protection engineer (FPE) must review and recommend, accept, reject or take other appropriate action on the Contractor's submittals including shop drawings, documentation, record drawings, system certification reports and Test Records. This review is to verify conformance to project contract documents to include design concepts expressed in the contract documents. This action must be taken with all reasonable promptness as to cause no delay in the work, while allowing adequate time to permit complete review. Review of such submittals is not conducted for the purpose of determining the accuracy and completeness of other details (i.e., dimensions) or for substantiating installation or performance of equipment or systems designed by the Contractor, all of which remain the Contractor's responsibility. Review must not constitute approval of safety precautions of construction, means, methods, techniques, sequences of procedures, or approval of a specific assembly of which the item is a part.

3. Only complete submittals or resubmittals will be reviewed. Contractor review of all submittals for completeness, accuracy and consistency, prior to submission, is required.

If submittals, upon review by the COR and the RE, are found not to conform to the requirements of the contract documents, the Contractor must be required to resubmit with modifications. Acceptance of the submittals by the FAA does not relieve the Contractor of his responsibility to meet any requirements of this specification.

B. Quality Assurance

1. The Contractor must submit with his bid, for review and acceptance, a list of Technicians who will be on-site or have a level of responsibility and involvement with this project. A copy of each Technician’s NICET Certification and manufacturer’s training certificate for the system to be installed as identified in Section 1.3 of this specification must be included with the submittal documents. This information must be provided with the first submittal.

C. Subcontractors

1. Contractor must submit with his bid, a list of all proposed subcontractors.

2. Any electrical subcontractor(s) must:

a. Hold all licenses and permits necessary to perform this work.

b. Have at least five (5) years of experience in the installation of electrical wiring and system components of this type and be familiar with NFPA 70, FAA Guidelines (as referenced in Section 1.2 of this specification), federal laws and all other applicable codes.

Any firestopping subcontractor(s) must:

c. Hold all licenses and permits necessary to perform this work.

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d. Have at least five (5) years of experience in the installation of through-penetration firestopping systems and/or the application of spray-applied or trowel-applied fireproofing of the types to be used in this project and be familiar with the appropriate NFPA documents, FAA Guidelines (as referenced in Section 1.2 of this specification), federal laws and all other applicable codes.

e. Have worked on five or more similar large projects in the last five (5) years. Names, locations, contacts and phone numbers for five (5) of these projects must be provided with the bids.

D. Equipment Lists

1. The Contractor must submit with his bid, a detailed equipment list, identifying types, models and quantities of all materials, devices and equipment proposed. This submittal must include manufacturers' data sheets showing the types and models of all equipment, devices, and materials proposed. Evidence of ULI listings and local approvals must be submitted with the data sheets.

2. When a data sheet shows more than one product, the proposed product must be clearly indicated by arrows or other suitable means. Submittals that do not clearly show the products to be used must be rejected.

E. Unit Cost Pricing Schedule

1. The Contractor must submit with his bid a Unit Cost Pricing Schedule for all equipment proposed. Include equipment information and unit prices for any manufacturer specific equipment that is necessary to system(s) operation.

F. Permits, Licenses and Certificates

1. Prior to start of installation, the Contractor must obtain and submit copies of all permits, licenses, certificates and approvals necessary to conduct this work.

G. Shop Drawings and system component data sheets

1. Prior to installation, but within 30 calendar days after contract award, the Contractor must submit system component data sheets, shop drawings and installation manuals/instructions detailing the manufacturer’s installation recommendations for all equipment to be installed, to the COR for approval. Installation must not begin until the shop drawings are received, reviewed and approved in writing by the COR and the appropriate FAA representatives.

2. The submittal must include manufacturers' data sheets showing the types and models of all equipment, devices, material and wire/cable proposed. Evidence of UL listings and local approvals must be submitted with the data sheets.

3. The shop drawings must consist of the following:

a. Name, location (including street address) of FAA facility. Each drawing must also have a compass showing north and a graphical indicator of scale used (1/4 inch = 1 foot minimum).

b. Provide the locations of all walls, partitions extending to within 18 inches of the ceiling and exits. Include types and heights of ceiling construction.

c. A drawing legend sheet identifying all symbols, abbreviations and conventions used.

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d. Clean architectural floor plans, free of all non-fire and life safety related details, drawn to scale of no less than 1/4” = 1 foot with a title block on each drawing. Floor plan drawings required for this submittal must be generated using the bid drawings as background and must be prepared in Microstation or Microstation compatible format, as required by the FAA. All sheets must be 24”x36” in size (minimum).

e. Each drawing must be cross-referenced to all related drawings and specific drawing details as necessary for the submittal as a whole to clearly depict the proposed installation. Each drawing must show revision number and date indicated in the title block. Revisions must be clouded or otherwise highlighted between submissions.

Revisions made without clouding or other highlights will not be reviewed and any approval of the revised drawings will not apply to those unnoted revisions.

H. Training Agenda

1. The Contractor must submit a proposed DRAFT training agenda for the COR prior to site mobilization. The FINAL, approved training agenda must be submitted seven (7) prior to the CAI. Training must include all system operational functions needed by building and security personnel.

I. Contractor Record Drawings (As-Builts)

1. The Contractor must provide and maintain on the site an up-to-date record (as-built) set of approved shop drawings which must be marked to show each and every change made to the fire life safety components discussed in the Scope of Work document from the original approved shop drawings. This must not be construed as authorization by the FAA to deviate from or make changes to the approved shop drawings without written instruction from the FAA in each case. This set of drawings must be used only as a record set. These drawings must be made available to the CO, or other FAA representative at each scheduled construction meeting and upon request.

2. Upon completion of the work, the red-lined set of drawings must be submitted to the COR for incorporation into the CAEG system for record drawings. The Contractor must submit draft copies of the drawings to the FAA at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the CAI.

J. Test Record

1. System certification and documentation of system testing required by other sections of this specification must be submitted to the RE for review and approval at least seven (7) prior to the CAI.

2. Test Records include, but are not limited to the following:

a. Fire alarm system Inspection and Test Record

b. Contractor’s Material and Test Certificate for Aboveground Piping

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1.6 WARRANTY

A. Warranty Period

1. The Contractor must warranty all materials and workmanship during the installation period and a period of one (1) year, beginning from the date of final acceptance by the FAA (immediately after the Contractor Acceptance Inspection, or Combined CAI/ JAI). The Contractor must be responsible during the design, installation, testing and warranty periods for any damage caused by him or his subcontractors or by defects in his or his subcontractors' work, materials, or equipment.

1.7 FINAL APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE

A. Final approval and acceptance of the work will be given by the COR and the RE following a successful CAI. This must include the observation of complete work, inspection and testing per this specification, and approval in writing by the COR and the RE. All required submittals must have been provided to, reviewed and accepted in writing by the COR and the RE including:

1. System(s) components operation and maintenance manuals (O&Ms).

2. Warranties.

3. Contractor record drawings (As-Builts) and CD’s.

4. System(s) Certification

5. System(s) Test Records.

6. Spare parts.

7. Special tools.

8. Training.

1.8 TRAINING

A. Timing

1. The Contractor must conduct two (2) training sessions of four (4) hours each to familiarize the FAA personnel with the features, operation, and maintenance of the new systems.

Training sessions must be scheduled with the FAA at a time mutually agreeable to the Contractor, the COR and the FAA.

B. Agenda

1. The Contractor must submit a DRAFT and FINAL training agenda as identified in the Submittals section herein this specification.

C. Training Contents

1. Conduct training following the Acceptance Test, but prior to Final Acceptance of system.

Training shall be conducted at the facility.

2. Two training sessions for up to eight (8) persons each. Each training session shall be provided 1 week apart at times acceptable to the FAA.

3. Each session shall be a minimum of 2 hours in length, and shall include at a minimum, the following:

a. Overview of all FLS systems and devices/systems connected to them.

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b. Emergency procedures, including alarm, trouble, supervisory condition procedures for fire alarm, valve operation for sprinkler systems, stair pressurization system manual activation/override procedures, etc.

c. Complete demonstration of the system, including Fire Alarm, Sprinkler, Stair Pressurization, etc.

1.9 SPECIAL TOOLS

A. Special Tools and Keys

1. The Contractor must supply as a part of the contract, three (3) complete sets of any special tools or keys necessary for normal operation and maintenance of the system. Provide all special tools at seven (7) days prior to CAI.

B. Special Testers, Programmers and Other Equipment

1. The Contractor must provide one (1) of each. These include but are not limited to:

a. Smoke detector testers and/or diagnostic equipment.

b. Extension poles.

c. Device calibrators (jf applicable).

d. Screw drivers for all types of tamper resistant screws used in the installation.

e. Devices for mounting or removing detector heads on both typical and high ceilings.

f. Approved detector cleaning equipment.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSPECTION

A. The job site supervisor must examine daily all areas in which the work will be performed on the day prior to beginning work. The supervisor must immediately report unsatisfactory working conditions to the RE for resolution. The supervisor must not proceed with the work until all unsatisfactory working conditions have been corrected.

B. Prior to any work on site, the Contractor must fully inspect the facility and all existing systems included in the scope of work for this project to document damage, or non-functional or non-complying components. Any and all deficiencies not specifically described by the Contractor in a report after such inspection must be the responsibility of the Contractor to repair or replace during construction.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Provide and install the system(s) component(s) in accordance with the Scope of Work document, the plans and specifications, all applicable codes and the manufacturer's recommendations. Upon completion, the Contractor must provide a certification letter indicating that all systems have been installed in accordance with applicable codes and standards and the manufacturer’s recommendations.

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1. Installation of equipment and devices that pertain to other work in the contract must be closely coordinated with other contractors. Locations of all equipment and system components are subject to the approval of the COR and the RE.

2. All holes made by the Contractor in any wall, ceiling or floor must be patched by the Contractor, restoring the walls, ceilings, floors to their original condition of fire resistance and integrity as required by other parts of this Specification and applicable codes.

3. Contractor is responsible for protecting smoke detectors during construction. These detectors must be covered during construction. All such covers must be removed upon completion of work.

4. All systems, components, equipment, devices, conductors, and other fire protection appurtenances must be installed and dressed in a workman-like manner, so as to maintain such equipment readily identifiable, accessible and serviceable. Any equipment not installed in this manner will be replaced and reinstalled at the Contractor’s expense and to the satisfaction of the COR and the RE.

3.3 TESTING

A. System Tests

1. All system(s)/system(s) testing must be scheduled with the RE; testing will be scheduled during off duty ATCT operating hours or periods of low activity hours. The Contractor must post suitable signs at least 24 hours prior to, and must maintain during testing which indicate the date and time system(s)/system(s) testing is to occur. The signs must be located in stair lobbies and other suitable locations deemed suitable by the RE so as to notify occupants of the testing. All system(s)/system(s) testing must be conducted as per the requirements of the applicable NFPA code and the manufacturer’s instructions.

2. The manufacturer’s certified representative must specifically certify the system, equipment, devices, components and program software are in accordance with applicable codes, the manufacturer’s recommendations and UL Listings, these specifications, and is in proper working order.

3. The Contractor must perform a pre-acceptance test to ensure system(s)/system(s) operation and compliance with the referenced codes and this specification. The Contractor’s Test Records and certifications as required above must be submitted to the RE, with written request for a CAI, at least seven (7) days prior to testing.

B. Pre-Acceptance Testing

1. Upon completion of the installation and prior to the CAI, the Contractor must perform and document, in an approved format, system tests as required herein. All pre-acceptance tests must be performed in the presence of the RE or its designated representatives.

2. The Contractor must provide all materials, equipment, coordination and personnel necessary to perform and document all required tests. All test equipment is subject to the approval of the RE.

C. Final Inspection and Acceptance Tests

1. The Contractor must arrange with the CO for final inspection and witnessing of the final acceptance tests. The RE or designated representative will witness the final acceptance test. The Contractor must provide at least seven (7) written notice for all tests or as otherwise specified herein.

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2. At the completion of all testing defects and malfunctions must be corrected. If a defect or malfunction is not corrected at the conclusion of system inspection, testing, or maintenance, the FAA’s designated representative must be informed of the impairment in writing with written explanation addressing the contractor’s proposed corrective measures in the weekly report.

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SITE ACCESS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 Facility Operations.- The Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) and Base Building is operational continuously;

24 hours a day, 7 days a week on a year round basis. Disruption of air traffic control operations will not be permitted. Equipment must be kept operational at all times. Loss of use of equipment for any amount of time will jeopardize the safety of aircraft and the flying public. The Contractor shall perform all work in a manner which does not conflict with or adversely affect the functions of the center.

1.2 Construction limits and access.- Access for the contractor, employees, deliveries, etc., will be designated by the

RE. NO CONTRACTOR OR CONTRACTOR DELIVERY WILL BE ALLOWED ON SITE UNTIL THE RE

ARRIVES. The following requirements MUST be followed in order to obtain access to the facility site:

A. All persons entering or delivery to this federal facility must have valid government issued identification.

1. Valid issued government identification is:

a. ID issued by the federal, state, county, or city government or by the military.

b. Must have the person’s legal name.

c. Must have a unique ID number.

d. Must have an expiration date.

e. Must have a picture of the individual.

f. Must have the name of the agency issuing it. (Example: state issued driver’s license or IDs, passports, or military ID.)

B. CONTRACTORS MUST HAVE SUBMITTED TO THE FAA, WORKERS OR OTHER COMPANY

EMPLOYEES NAMES AND INFORMATION WHO THEY ARE REQUESTING ACCESS TO THE

FACILITY AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO ENTRY.

C. Persons entering on to federal property are prohibited from having their person or in their vehicle to include all visitor lots:

1. Weapons of any kind to include but not limited to:

a. Guns.

b. Knifes with blades over 3 inches in length except for valid hand tools.

c. Projection devices, bow & arrows, paint ball weapons, blow guns, etc…

d. Cubs, batons, collapsible batons, or saps.

e. Stun guns or tazers.

f. Chemical agents, mace or pepper sprays.

g. Martial arts weapons of any kind.

2. Open alcohol containers (any container without an intact factory seal is considered “open”.)

3. Illegal drugs.

4. All animals with the exception of a verified service animal are prohibited on the facility and will never be left in a vehicle on the facility.

5. All persons, vehicles, and property are subject to search at all times.

6. Family members, friends, children or minors not listed on the work contract will not be granted access.

D. The contractor shall confine operations, activities, storage of materials and employee parking within the area, as indicated on the drawings or designated by the Resident Engineer.