B_1405_Applicable_Master_Tech_Specs.pdf

Section 01100R 1

SECTION 01100

GENERAL CONDITIONS

PART 1 – APPLICABLE NORMS

1.1 The Italian norms for building works and the instructions of materials suppliers shall be strictly observed for the execution of the works. In addition the general safety regulations for construction and the Base regulation for traffic, accidents and fire fighting shall be observed as follows:

a. UNI Norms – Demolition works; masonry works, pavement works, concrete reinforcement bars, structural steels, pipes, painting, plumbing, heating system, fire protection system and electrical system.

b. C.N.R.; ASTM; AASHTO norms – Aggregates, bitumen, bituminous mixtures and road works in general.

c. Legislative Decree No. 81 dated 9 April 2008.

d. CEI norms in force at tender date.

e. UNEL norms in force at tender date.

f. ENPI norms in force at tender date.

g. NEC norms in force at tender date.

h. AFPM 91-210 Contract Safety.

i. AFI 91-202 Safety Program Management.

The manuals and regulations relative to paragraphs i and j, will be available for review at the Engineering Office, Bldg 407 of Aviano Air Base, during normal working hours, from Monday to Friday, from 0800 to 1700 hrs. Further clarifications regarding the type of materials and the work specified in the Schedule to Work items or indicated in the drawings, will be provided during the site survey scheduled prior to the submittal of proposal.

1.2 CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH ITALIAN LAWS

1.2.1 Static Load Testing

The Contractor shall comply with the pertinent articles of Italian Law

1086 dated 5 November 1971, and all subsequent revisions. The Contractor shall be fully responsible for construction, supervision, static load tests, final testing, and for all costs associated with this procedure.

Article 2 of Law 1086, as amended, requires the static load tests to be performed under the supervision of an engineer or architect registered on the National Professional Rolls of Italy for at least ten years (10).

Prior to performing the tests, submit to the Contracting Officer the names and certified credentials of proposed testing personnel, engineer(s) or architect(s) they propose to perform the static load testing.

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1.2.2 Mechanical and Electrical Work Certifications

As a condition of final acceptance of the work, the Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer a certificate of compliance for all contract work certifying that all electrical and mechanical work complies with Ministerial Decree 37/2007, and that the provided work is adequate and safe for the designated use.

1.2.3 Other Certifications

In addition to the certifications listed above, the Contractor shall provide all other certifications and testing required by Italian Law.

Such certifications may include but are not limited to the following:

a. Certificate of approval of the grounding and lightning protection systems, in accordance to CEI Norms and D.P.R. No. 462/01.

b. Certificate of compliance for heating systems above 100,000 kcal/hr in accordance with Italian Law No. 373 dated 30 April 1976.

c. Certificate of compliance for fire prevention systems in accordance with Ministerial Decrees dated 16 February 1982 and 8 March 1985.

d. Certificate for elevator systems test in accordance with Italian Law No. 1415 dated 24 October 1942.

PART 2 – MATERIALS

2.1 All materials shown on drawings and listed in the Schedule of Work

Item or anyhow necessary for the accomplishment of project will be furnished and installed by the Contractor except those shown on drawings which will be furnished and installed by the U.S.A. Government and installed by the Contractor.

2.2 DEMOLITION AND INTERVENTION WORK ON EXISTING STRUCTURES

During possible partial demolition or intervention operation of bearing structures the Contractor shall provide for the shoring of existing structures, for the safety of personnel and building, being responsible for any accident and/or damage. Shoring will be performed in a way to assure the integral conservation of structures not to be demolished or modified. Shoring shall be inspected by Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative prior to proceeding with any demolition work of structural elements.

2.3 REMOVED MATERIALS

The materials to be removed, (specified on drawings and/or on the Schedule of Work Items) shall be handled as follows:

2.3.1 Unsalvageable materials

Shall be transported to public dump in accordance with Italian communal norms in force. The Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative shall determine which materials are unusable. Under no circumstances will the Contractor attempt to sell or otherwise use such material unless and until he first obtains, the necessary permits, licenses etc. from the Italian Government Officials and will hold the U.S. Government free and harmless from his failure to do so.

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2.3.2 Salvageable materials

Shall be loaded, unloaded and stacked at a warehouse of Aviano Air Base.

The Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative shall determine which material is salvageable and the storage location. Maximum distance will be 15 km.

2.3.3 Materials to be reused in the project

Shall be removed with care and stored by the Contractor on site, after inspection of operating state of such fixtures which will be done jointly with the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative. The Contractor shall be fully responsible for preservation of such fixtures and before their installation, in the location he shall provide for cleaning and rehabilitation work.

2.4 SELECTION OF EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS AND COLORS

The Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative will select equipment, materials and colors from among the charts and factory samples which will be submitted by the Contractor and approved by the Government in accordance with the indications of the project documents. It will be the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative’s option to request all samples and catalogues of materials to be incorporated in the project to ensure the satisfactory and proper completion of the work. All samples shall be returned to Contractor.

2.5 SUBMITTALS

This paragraph applies only to those items not subject to the “brand name or equal” provision of the contract and listed in AF Form 3052. Within 15 days from the date of notice to proceed, or in accordance with the prescriptions given by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall submit Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative’s approval the data requested by the project documents and listed in the paragraph entitled “Material Approval” in order to ascertain that the material corresponds to the technical characteristics of the project. The submittals consisting of AF Form 3000, and catalog contracts (4 copies), beside the samples, will be in English or Italian with the English translation attached. The list preparation shall be coordinated with the work schedule keeping in mind that the Government needs at least 15 days for the approval. Every disapproved item shall be resubmitted following the same procedure. A copy of the AF Form 3000 and relative attachments will be returned to the Contractor. No work will be started prior to obtaining the approval for the proposed material and equipment. The approval of submittals does not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for proper application and installation of the items, of other evident or hidden defects. Shop drawings, for electric equipment shall include construction drawings, diagrams and schematics for power circuits and control circuits, and component reference list.

2.6 USE OF BRAND NAMES IN SPECIFICATIONS

Unless otherwise specifically provided on this contract, reference to any equipment, material article or patented process by trade name, make or cat number shall be regarded as establishing a standard of quality and shall not be construed as limiting competition, and the Contractor may, at his option use any equipment, material, article, or process which, in

4 Section 01100R the judgment of the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative, is equal to that named. The Contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative all required data and samples as may be called for the these technical provisions or which the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative determines necessary for approval prior to use of the items during work performance.

2.7 “EQUIVALENT” ITEMS PROPOSED BY CONTRACTOR

If the Contractor intends to propose “brand names” different than the ones specified by U.S. Government, he will clearly indicate the “equivalent” proposed item, the manufacturer, type, catalog No., etc. in the List of Equivalent Proposed Items attached to AF Form 3052 which shall be returned to the Government together with the proposal. Each equivalent item listed shall be supported by the relative technical documentation (catalog cuts, certificates, technical descriptions, calculations, etc.) in order to prove the equivalency of the technical characteristics of the product listed in the project document. Such documentation shall also be attached to the proposal.

2.8 INFORMATION DATA

Prior to work completion date and if expressly requested by project documents will submit the following information data in English and Italian:

2.8.1 Manufacturer’s literature

Catalog extracts for all items (materials and equipment) furnished, in accordance with project documents.

2.8.2 Parts List

List of furnished items, in accordance with project documents:

a. Item description

b. Current unit price

c. Reference to manufacturing Firm

2.8.3 Manufacturer’s Address

List of materials and equipment suppliers, in accordance with project documents.

a. Firm Name

b. Complete address and telephone number

c. Reference to parts list

2.8.4 Operation and Maintenance Manuals

At work completion date, the Contractor shall submit three (3) copies of operation and maintenance manuals of all equipment installed.

2.8.5 Operation Test Reports

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In accordance with project documents, prior to work completion date, the Contractor shall perform balancing and testing of each system installed and will submit three (3) copies of testing report containing recorded data of readings performed during tests.

PART 3 – SITE CONDITIONS

3.1 WORKING HOURS

Normal working hours authorized on base, are from 0800 to 1700 hrs., Monday through Friday. Any working hours different from the authorized hours must be previously approved by the Contracting Officer.

3.2 UTILITY CUT-OFF

When interruption of existing utilities is deemed necessary for the installation of the lines or equipment, the Contractor shall submit a written request, to the Contracting Officer of his authorized representative for approval “three (3) weeks" prior to his scheduled starting of work. For the electrical cut-off the request shall be submitted (10) ten days prior the scheduled starting of work. Such interruption shall not be started before receipt of the approved request, nor shall interruptions request be submitted at the end of the week (from Friday through Sunday). The request shall state the duration of interruptions and the description of work to be done.

3.3 STORAGE SHED

It will be Contractor’s option to provide one or more storage sheds to store materials and work tools. The available area, for the assembly of such shed, shall be indicated by the designated representative of the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative. At work completion the shed shall be disassembled and the area shall be restored to its original condition.

3.4 AIRFIELD SAFETY TRAINING

The Contractor shall contact Airfield Management to receive flightline driver and airfield safety training prior to start of any work beginning on the flightline.

3.5 TRANSPORTATION OF PERSONNEL AND MATERIALS

It will be the Contractor’s responsibility to transport the personnel to and from the job site and to load, transport, unload and place all supplies, materials and equipment involved in this contract.

3.6 UTILITIES

Electric power, existing grounding system and water available in the area, will be made available to the Contractor by the U.S. Government.

Connections and disconnections will be at Contractor’s expense and utilities are to be restored to their original condition at no extra cost to the Government. All damages caused, if any, to the existing utilities will be repaired immediately at Contractor’s expenses, also in case that such repairs are made by Government’s personnel and as directed by the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative. Before starting the works, the Contracting Officer will indicate the point wherefrom water

6 Section 01100R and electric power will be taken. The Contractor will be entitled to provide for himself, if desired, a generating set, and his own expense.

The electrical characteristics of available power will be indicated in project documents.

3.7 TOILET FACILITY

The toilet facilities available in the vicinity of site of work may be used by Contractor’s personnel provided there are no instructions to the contrary in the project documents.

3.8 EXCAVATIONS

The Contractor shall initiate no excavation work prior to receiving an approved AF Form 103. This form will be prepared by U.S. Government personnel.

PART 4 - LABOR

All installation and construction operations, calibrations and tests during service, etc, shall be performed in a workmanlike manner by skilled tradesmen being qualified to perform the most difficult operations pertaining to their respective craft. The use of common labor for operations normally assigned to skilled tradesmen will not be accepted.

PART 5 – DEFINITIONS

As used throughout this master specification set the terminologies used such as: project, drawings, project documents and documents mean the additional specifications. Schedule of Work Items, Drawings and other documents which compose the specific individual project to be performed and for which a proposal is solicited separately.

PART 6 - ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

In case of conflict between this master specification set and the individual project documents, the difference shall be resolved by giving precedence to the individual project documents.

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Section 01101R 1

SECTION 01101R

PROJECT SIGN

PART 1 - PROJECT SIGN

1.1 Scope

Furnish labor and material required for the construction and painting of a sign as shown on the attached sketch.

PART 2 - GENERAL

The Contractor shall identify the project by means of an appropriate sign mounted in a conspicuous area of the work site, as indicated by the Contracting Officer or his designated representative. The sign shall be erected within 10 days of initiation of work at the job site. The sign shall be 120 cm wide x 80 cm high and shall be constructed of a material suitable to withstand exposure to inclement weather for the duration of the contract, and must not show evidence of warping, cracking, or other defects. The sign shall have a blue background with white lettering, and shall contain the following information in English:

a. Project No.

b. Project description

c. Constructed under Supervision of Base Civil Engineering

d. Contracted by 31st Contracting Squadron

e. Contractor

f. Design Engineer: 31CES/CEPM

g. Inspector

h. Contract Management: 31 CONS Construction Flight

i. ERP Coord

Lettering of the sign may be painted or stenciled directly on sign. The sign will remain the property of the Contractor, and shall be promptly removed upon completion of the project.

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Design by

31CES/CEPM

PROJECT TITLE

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SECTION 05500R

METAL FABRICATIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

The following publications of the issues listed below, but referred to thereafter by basic designation only, form a part of this specification to the extent indicated by the references thereto:

ITALIAN NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE UNIFICATION OF STANDARDS (UNI)

PUBLICATIONS:

UNI 4630 (1982) Hot rolled finished flat steel products. Buckle plates. Dimensions and tolerances.

UNI 4634 (1960) Classification and qualification of electric welders. Welders of mild or low alloy steel sheet of medium or thick gage.

UNI 3740 –1-9-10-11 (1999-1982) Steel Fasteners. Technical

Specifications.

UNI EN 10056-1 (2000) Structural steel equal and unequal leg angles – Dimensions.

UNI EN 10056-2 (1995) Structural steel equal and unequal leg angles. Tolerances on shape and dimensions.

UNI EN 10025-1 (2005) Hot Rolled Products of Structural

Steels. Part 1: General Technical Delivery Conditions.

UNI EN 10025-2 (2005) Hot Rolled Products of Structural

Steels. Part 2: Technical Delivery Conditions for Non-Alloy Structural Steels.

UNI EN 10002-1 (2004) Metallic Materials. Tensile

Testing. Part 1: Method of Test Ambient Temperature.

UNI EN ISO 7438 (2005) Metallic Materials. Bend Test.

UNI EN 10029 (1992) Hot Rolled Steel Plates 3 mm Thick or Above.

Tolerances on Dimensions, Shape and Mass.

EUROPEAN WROUGHT ALUMINUM ASSOCIATION (EWWA-EURAS):

Type 46020 Aluminum Alloy (Cast).

Type 5005 Aluminum Alloy (sheet).

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Type 6063 Aluminum Alloy (Extruded).

ITALIAN LAW

Law 1086 (5 November 1971) Norms for the

Regulation of Normal, Prestressed and Metal Structure Cement Conglomerate Works.

Ministerial Decree dated 14 January 2008: “Technical Norms for Constructions

1.2 DESCRIPTION

Fabrications shall be well-constructed products conforming to the types, materials and details indicated on drawings or specified herein. Basic forms of metal components from which assemblies are fabricated shall be of wrought or cast metal as shown or specified and physical properties, including tempers, of the metals shall be suitable for their intended use. All metals shall be free of defects that will affect their strength or durability and where exposed to view in the finished work, edges, and surfaces shall be without burrs, gouges, scratches, or other blemishes that mark their appearance. Exposed welds and brazed or soldered joints shall be ground smooth; polished or other surfaces with applied finishes shall be protected against damage or defacement of any kind. Assemblies shall be of the manufacturer's standard construction except where indicated or specified otherwise. Permanent connections for components subject to impact or other live loads shall be effected by welding, riveting or other approved methods. Welding shall conform to UNI 4634 and shall be accomplished so as to prevent permanent distortion of the connected parts. Bolts, screws and similar suitable fastenings shall be used for anchoring or securing miscellaneous metal work to supporting construction unless indicated otherwise. The Contractor shall verify all measurements and shall take field measurements before fabrication.

Material and parts to complete each item shall be included, even though such work is not definitely shown or specified. Miscellaneous bolts and anchors, supports, braces and connections for installation and completion of the miscellaneous metalwork shall be provided.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

1.3.1 Data

Data shall be sufficient to show conformance to specified requirements;

submit complete descriptive data on the following materials:

a. Canopy

b. Panels for air handling unit casing

c. Support plates, expansion fasteners, anchors, bolts and miscellaneous fastening devices

d. Fire extinguisher cabinet

e. Handrails

f. Steel louvers

1.3.2 Drawings

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Submit templates and erection and installation details indicating thickness, type, grade, class of metal and dimensions. Show construction details, reinforcement, anchorage and installation in relation to the building construction:

a. Canopy

b. Panels for air handling unit casing

c. Support plates, expansion fasteners, anchors, bolts and miscellaneous fastening devices

d. Fire extinguisher cabinet

e. Handrails

f. Steel louvers

1.3.3 Shop drawings, descriptive data and samples shall be approved before items are delivered to the job site. The drawings shall show materials, connections, finish and all pertinent details.

1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

Protect from corrosion, deformation, and other types of damage. Store items in an enclosed area free from contact with soil and weather. The Contractor shall replace all damaged items.

1.5 QUALIFICATION OF WELDERS

Qualify welders in accordance with UNI 4630-60 using procedures, materials, and equipment of the type required for the work.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS AND EXECUTION

2.1 MATERIALS

The thickness indicated or specified are minimum. Unless specified otherwise, materials shall be in accordance with the following specifications and standards as applicable. Material not otherwise specified herein shall conform to the requirements of Law 1086.

2.1.1 Structural Steel

UNI 3740

2.1.2 Aluminum Alloy (Extruded)

European Wrought Aluminum Association (EWAA-EURAS) Type 6063.

2.1.3 Steel

Italian Norm Quality 1.

2.1.4 Aluminum Alloy Cast

EWAA-EURAS Type 46020.

2.1.5 Aluminum Alloy Sheet

EWAA-EURAS Type 5005.

2.1.6 Fittings for Steel Pipe

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Standard malleable iron fittings.

2.1.7 Hardware

Provide as an integral part of miscellaneous metal items.

2.1.8 Anchors and Fasteners

Where exposed, shall be of the same material, color and finish as the metal to which applied.

2.1.8.1 Expansion Shields

Provide of group, type, class and style best suited for the purpose.

Provide shields recessed not less than 60 millimeters into concrete or masonry unless indicated otherwise.

2.1.8.2 Lag and Screws or Bolts

Type and grade best suited for the purpose.

2.1.9 Hot Dip Galvanizing

All items indicated or specified to be galvanized shall be hot dipped.

2.2 DISSIMILAR MATERIALS

Where dissimilar metals are in contact or where aluminum is in contact with concrete, mortar, masonry, wood or absorptive materials subject to wetting, protect the surfaces with a coat of bituminous paint or a coat of zinc chromate primer to prevent galvanic or corrosive action.

2.3 FABRICATION

By mechanics skilled in the trade and in accordance with the manufacturer's directions. Metal work shall be well formed to shape and size, with sharp lines and angles and true curves. All work fabricated to allow for expansion and contraction of materials. Provide welding and bracing of adequate strength and durability with tight, flush joints dressed smooth and clean.

2.3.1 Measurements

Before fabrication, take necessary field measurements and verify all related conditions and measurements.

2.3.2 Metal Surfaces

Shall be clean and free from mill scale, rust flakes and rust pitting;

well formed and finished to shape and size, with sharp lines and angles and smooth surfaces. Shearing and punching shall leave clean true lines and surfaces. Weld or rivet permanent connections. Welds and flush rivets shall be used and finished flush and smooth on surfaces that will be exposed after installation. Do not use screws or bolts where they can be avoided; when used, heads shall be countersunk, screwed up tight and threads nicked to prevent loosening.

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Thickness of metal and details of assembly and supports shall give ample strength and stiffness for the minimum loads specified or indicated.

Joints exposed to weather shall be formed to exclude water.

2.3.4 Fastening

Provide the necessary rebates, lugs and brackets so that the work can be assembled in a neat, substantial manner. Holes for bolts and screws shall be drilled. Built-up parts shall be out of wind. Joints exposed to the weather shall be formed to exclude water. Conceal fastenings where possible.

2.3.5 Shop Fabrication

Fabrication and assembly shall be done in the shop to the greatest extent possible.

2.3.6 Drilling and Punching

Shall produce clean, true lines and surfaces.

2.3.7 Welding and Riveting

Welding shall be continuous along the entire area of contact, except where tack welding is permitted. Exposed connections of work in place shall not be tack welded. Exposed welds shall be ground smooth with the adjacent surfaces. Exposed surfaces of work in place shall have a smooth finish, and exposed riveting and screw heads shall be flush.

2.3.8 Joints

Where tight fits are required, mill joints to a close fit. Corner joints shall be coped or mitered, well formed, and in true alignment.

2.3.9 WORKMANSHIP

Fabricate metalwork in accordance with approved drawings, cuts, details and samples. Work shall be accurately set to established lines and elevations and securely fastened in place.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

Install items at locations indicated according to manufacturer's instructions. Items listed below require additional procedures.

3.2 ANCHORAGE, FASTENINGS, AND CONNECTIONS

3.2.1 Anchorage

Provide anchorage for fastening work securely in place. Set anchors in concrete as the work progresses and space not more than 600 mm on center unless indicated otherwise. Sizes, kinds, and spacings of anchors not indicated or specified shall be necessary for the purpose, as approved.

Anchorage not otherwise specified or indicated includes slotted inserts, expansion shields, and powder-driven fasteners, when approved for

6 Section 05500R concrete; toggle bolts and through bolts for masonry; machine and carriage bolts for steel; through bolts, lag bolts and screws for wood.

Provide inserts of suitable and approved types where required for support or anchorage of equipment and finish construction. Inserts shall be gray or malleable iron castings or galvanized steel unless indicated or specified otherwise. Slotted inserts shall be types required to engage with anchors. Except where specified otherwise, all anchors and anchor bolts in exterior wall shall be zinc-coated and all other anchors and anchor bolts shall be heavily coated with bituminous paint.

3.2.1.1 Fastenings

Do not use wood plugs in any material, except as specified differently.

Use non-ferrous attachments for non-ferrous metal. Make exposed fastenings of compatible materials, generally matching in color and finish, and harmonizing with the material to which fastenings are applied. Conceal fastenings where practicable. Drill and punch to provide clean true lines and surfaces. Countersink metal work to receive hardware.

3.2.1.2 Threaded Connections

Connections shall conform to the minimum standard connections as indicated in Italian Law 1086. Make threaded connections up tight so that threading is entirely concealed. Make bolted work up tight and nick the threads or bush the stem to prevent loosening. Rivet, bolt, and screw heads shall be flat and countersunk in exposed work and elsewhere as required.

3.2.1.3 Anchors and Connecting Members

Provide in concrete or masonry as the work progresses, to avoid unnecessary cutting and drilling. Cut, fit and drill as necessary so all materials are properly set in place and to permit engaging work to be properly installed.

3.2.2 Built-In-Work

All metal work built-in with concrete or masonry shall be formed for anchorage, or be provided with suitable anchoring devices as shown or as required. Furnish metal work in ample time for securing in place as the work progresses.

3.3 WELDING

Weld in a manner to prevent permanent distortion to the connected parts.

Weld continuously along the entire area of contact except where tack welding is permitted. Do no tack weld exposed connections. Grind smooth all welds that will be visible in the finished installation. In addition, see welder's qualifications above.

3.4 FINISHES

3.4.1 Galvanizing

Hot-dip galvanize items specified to be zinc-coated, after fabrication where practicable. Galvanize anchor bolts, grating fasteners, washers and parts or devices necessary for proper installation unless indicated otherwise.

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3.4.1.1 Repair of Zinc-Coated Surfaces

Repair surfaces damaged by welding or other means with galvanizing repair paint or by the application of stick or thick paste material specifically designed for repair of galvanizing, as approved. Clean areas to be repainted and remove the slag from the welds. Surfaces to which stick or paste material is applied, shall be heated with a torch to a temperature sufficient to melt the metallics in stick or paste; spread the molten material uniformly over surfaces to be coated and wipe the excess material off.

3.4.2 Shop Cleaning and Painting

After surface preparation, apply pretreatment and primer as specified.

Do not coat surfaces of items to be embedded in concrete. Recoat damaged surfaces using surface preparation, treatment, primer and paint that were applied to the adjacent surfaces upon completion of work. Do no apply bituminous protective coatings to items to be finish painted.

3.4.2.1 Environmental Conditions

Do not clean or paint surface when they are damp or exposed to foggy or rainy weather or when the surface temperature is below 7 degrees Centigrade or over 35 degrees Centigrade unless approved by the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative.

3.4.2.2 Surface Preparation

Unless otherwise specified herein, wash cleaned surfaces which become contaminated with rust, dirt, oil, grease or other contaminants with solvents until thoroughly clean. Insure that steel to be embedded in concrete is free of dirt and grease. Do not paint or galvanize bearing surfaces, including contact surfaces within friction-type joints, but coat them with an approved rust preventative, applied in the shop.

Remove such coating just prior to field erection using a remover approved by the rust preventative manufacturer. Insure that the surfaces, when assembled, are free from rust, grease, dirt and other foreign matter.

Clean steel and iron work by power wire brushing or other approved manual or mechanical means, for removal of rust, loose paint, scale and deleterious substances. Wash cleaned surfaces which become contaminated with rust, dirt, oil, grease or other foreign matter, with solvents until thoroughly clean. The cleaning of steel to be embedded in concrete is not required.

3.4.2.3 Pretreatment, Priming and Painting

Apply pretreatment, primer and paint in accordance with the manufacturer's standard practice. On surfaces that will be concealed in the finished construction or that will not be accessible for finish painting, apply an additional prime coat to a minimum dry film thickness of 3 microns. Tint the additional prime coat with a small amount of tinting pigment.

3.4.3 Nonferrous Metal Surfaces

Protect by plating, anodic, organic, or other coatings as specified.

3.4.4 Aluminum Surfaces

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3.4.4.1 Surface Condition

Before finishes are applied, exposed aluminum sheets, plates, and extrusions shall be free of roll marks, scratches, rolled-in scratches, kinks, stains, pits, orange peel, die marks, structural streaks, and any other defects which will affect uniform appearance of finished surfaces.

3.4.4.2 Aluminum

Unexposed sheet, plate and extrusions may have mill finish as fabricated.

Section 08210 1

SECTION 08210

WOOD DOORS

1.1 REFERENCES

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.

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM)

ASTM E90 1990, Laboratory Measurement of Sound

Transmission Loss of Building Partitions.

I.C.I.L.A. Italian Certification body specific for wood and furniture industries.

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION (ISO)

ISO-140/III Laboratory Measurement of Airborne Sound

Insulation of Building Elements.

PUBLICATIONS:

UNI 3252 (1987) General Conditions for Physical

Mechanical Tests.

UNI 7961 (1987) Buildings, Doors, Criteria for

Classification.

UNI 8200 (1981) Buildings, Interior Doors. Impact

Test.

UNI 8328 (1981) Buildings Heat Test for Interior

Doors.

UNI EN 950 (2000) Door Shutter. Impact Test.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

Submit the following:

1.2.1 Shop Drawings

Doors

Shop drawings, catalog cuts, or descriptive material showing each type of door unit shall be submitted before work is started.

Drawings and cuts shall indicate sizes, thicknesses, construction, methods of assembly, sticking, and operating hardware as specified herein, and all other necessary information.

1.2.2 Samples

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Door veneer

1.2.3 Test Reports

Acoustical doors and frames

1.2.4 Certificates

Submit a certificate signed by the manufacturer indicating that the wood used to manufacture the product listed below is I.C.I.L.A. certified.

1.3 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

Doors shall be delivered to the site in an undamaged condition and shall be protected against damage and dampness. They shall be stored under cover in a well-ventilated building and shall not be exposed to extreme changes of temperature and humidity. Doors shall not be stored in a building under construction until concrete, masonry work, and plaster are dry. Defective or damaged doors shall be replaced with new doors.

1.4 GRADE MARKING AND LABELING

Each door shall be marked with a stamp, brand, or label in accordance with the requirements of the applicable referenced publication or standard.

1.5 FACTORY SEALING

Before shipment, the top and bottom edges of doors shall be sealed with spar varnish or other approved water-resistant sealer standard with the manufacturer.

1.6 SIZES AND DESIGNS

Doors shall be of the sizes, designs, and thicknesses as indicated.

1.7 WARRANTY

Provide warranty for life of solid core door installation.

1.8 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.8.1 Report Requirements

Submit test reports for each type of door and frame attesting that identical doors and frames have been tested and meet the requirements specified herein for conformance to acoustical performance.

1.8.2 Requirements

Prior to the delivery of wood doors, a sample section of each type of door, approximately 300 mm x 300 mm in size, which shows the veneer and core construction shall be submitted. Samples shall be complete with required color and finish.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL

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Products incorporated into this project shall meet the following requirements.

2.1.1 Wood Door Fabrication

100%, by cost, of all wood products used for the construction of the building shall be certified by the I.C.I.L.A. This includes wood that is a part of the final construction and wood that is used during the construction process.

2.2 DOORS

2.2.1 Standard Solid Core Doors

Shall be 45 mm minimum thickness and one of the following:

2.2.1.1 Glued Block Core

Glued block core shall be wood blocks that are bonded together with the end joints staggered in adjacent rows. After bonding, each core is machined to a smooth, uniform thickness. Crossbands of 2 millimeter wood veneer are required. Vertical edges shall be 15 millimeters (minimum).

Top and bottom rails shall be 30 millimeters thick (minimum). Wood shall contain no added urea-formaldehyde resins.

2.2.1.2 Framed Non-Glued Block Core

The wood blocks are laid up within a perimeter frame with the end joints of the blocks staggered in adjacent rows. The blocks are not bonded together but the core is bonded to the crossbands or face panels.

Vertical edges shall be 28 millimeters (minimum). Top and bottom rails shall be 30 millimeters (minimum). Wood shall contain no added urea-formaldehyde resins.

2.3 INTERIOR DOORS

Doors shall conform to UNI 3252, UNI 7961, UNI 8200 and UNI 8328. Doors shall be fabricated with waterproof type glue. Wood and/or steel blocking for specified hardware shall be provided in all doors. Doors shall be prearranged to receive panic bars, where required. Doors shall have a 2 millimeter thick plastic laminate veneer on each face of door, color selected by the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative.

All edges shall be exposed wood finished to match the face veneer. Wood shall contain no added urea-formaldehyde resins.

2.3.1 Flush Doors

Interior flush doors shall be solid core of the types specified herein.

Hinges shall be provided by the door or frame and/or hardware manufacturer. Hinges are specified in contract drawings. Wood shall contain no added urea-formaldehyde resins.

2.4 TOLERANCES

Allowable tolerances for fabrication of doors (UNI EN 950) shall be as follows:

Size: Prefit - 8/10 millimeters overall dimensions

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Not prefit - 1.5 millimeters overall dimensions

Maximum warp: 2 millimeters

Squareness: Length of diagonal measured on face of door from upper right corner to lower left corner between length of diagonal measured on upper left corner to lower right corner - maximum difference of 2 millimeters.

2.6 DOOR LOUVERS

Metal louvers for wood doors are specified in Section 10201.

2.6 STANDARD FRAMES

Metal frames for wood doors are specified in Section 08110, "Steel Doors and Frames”.

2.7 PREFITTING

Doors shall be completely sized and machined at the factory by the door manufacturer. The work shall include sizing, bevelling edges, mortising, and drilling for all hardware and providing all necessary openings for glass and louvers. Provide the door manufacturer with the necessary hardware samples and frame and hardware schedules as necessary to coordinate the work.

2.8 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS

Subject to compliance with requirements, a manufacturer offering products that can be incorporated into the work include, but is not limited to, the following:

BARAUSSE SPA

Via Mameli no 38 36010 Monticello Conte Otto(Vi) Tel: 0444 900000 Fax: 0444 900019

EFFEBIGUATIRO SPA

Viale Edison, 47 20038 Seregno (MI) Tel: 0362/229718/19 Fax: 0362/223696

TRE-P

Via dell'Industria n. 2 20034 Birone di Giussano (MI) Tel: 0362/861120 Fax: 0362/310292

2.9 FINISHING

Doors shall be factory paint finish. All edges, cutouts, trim, and wood accessories shall receive factory paint finish.

2.10 ACOUSTICAL DOORS AND FRAMES (41 STC)

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Acoustical rated solid core wood doors and steel frames shall be constructed in accordance with the manufacturers standards and shall meet

The minimum average sound transmission loss as determined thru following performance table for the average indicated.

MINIMUM SOUND TRANSMISSION LOSS PERFORMANCE

Sound-transmission loss must be determined via laboratory tests of a partition sample in accordance with ASTM E90 or ISO-140/III.

MEASURED SOUND TRANSMISSION LOSS (dB) IN THIRD-OCTAVE BAND AT CENTER

FREQUENCY (Hz)

100 125 160 200 250 315 400 500 630 800 1k 1.25k 1.6k 2k 2.5k 3.15k 4k 5k

Doors shall be hung with a 15/10 millimeter, 3 millimeter maximum clearance at sides and top, and a 4 millimeter minimum, 6 millimeter maximum clearance over thresholds. Hardware is specified in the contract drawings.

3.2 ACOUSTICAL DOORS AND FRAMES

Install acoustical doors and frames including hardware in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

3.3 ADJUST AND CLEAN

Replace or rehang doors which are hinge-bound and do not swing or operate freely. Replace or refinish prefinished doors damaged during installation.

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SECTION 08331

ROLLING SERVICE GRILLS

1.1 SUBMITTALS

1.1.1 Manufacturer's Catalog Data

a. Rolling service grills

1.1.2 Drawings

Submit drawings for grills showing types, sizes, locations, metal gages, hardware provisions, installation details, and other details of construction.

1.1.3 Instructions

Submit manufacturer's currently recommended installation procedures for grills with the shop drawings.

1.1.4 Operation and Maintenance Manuals

1.2 DELIVERY AND STORAGE

Protect grills and accessories from damage during delivery, storage, and handling. Clearly mark manufacturer's brand name. Store grills in dry locations with adequate ventilation, free from dust and water, and in such a manner as to permit access for inspection and handling. Handle grills carefully to prevent damage. Remove damaged items that cannot be restored to like-new condition and provide new items.

2.1 ROLLING SERVICE GRILLS

Shall be spring counterbalanced, rolling type, and shall be designed for use on interior openings, as indicated. Grills shall be operated by means of lifting handles. Grills shall be complete with guides, hardware, fastenings, operating mechanisms, and accessories. Grills shall be surface-mounted type with guides at jambs set back a sufficient distance to provide a clear opening when grill is in open position.

2.2 FABRICATION

2.2.1 Grills

Shall be formed of interlocking steel shapes standard in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. Grill shall roll up on a barrel supported at head of opening on brackets and be balanced by a torsional spring system in the barrel. Grill shall be of heavy, vandal-resistant construction.

2.2.2 Endlocks

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The ends of each slat or each alternate slat shall have malleable iron or galvanized steel endlocks of manufacturer's stock design.

2.2.3 Bottom Bar

The grill shall have a stainless steel bottom bar consisting of two angles of equal weight, one on each side.

2.2.4 Guides

Stainless steel structural shapes or formed stainless steel shapes fastened to wall with stainless steel shapes not less than 5 mm thick. Guides shall be of sufficient depth or shall incorporate a stainless steel locking bar to retain the grill in place. Securely attach guides to adjoining construction with not less than 10 mm diameter bolts, spaced near each end and not over 750 mm apart.

2.2.5 Barrel

Steel pipe or commercial welded steel tubing of proper diameter and thickness for the size of grill. Deflection shall not exceed 1 mm per 400 mm of span. Close ends of barrel with cast-iron plugs, machined to fit the pipe and either pinned or attached with screws in the spring barrel, except that drive end plug may be steel welded in place. Welding shall not be used on the tension end. Install within the barrel an oil-tempered, stress relieved, helical, counterbalancing steel spring, capable of producing sufficient torque to assure easy operation of the grill from any position.

At least 80 percent of the grill weight shall be counterbalanced at any position. Spring-tension shall be adjustable without removing the hood.

2.2.6 Brackets

Fabricate of steel plate to support the barrel, grill and operator and to form a supporting ring and end closure for the hood. Provide prelubricated self-aligning ball bearings, shielded or sealed.

2.2.7 Hoods

Steel, not less than 0.6 mm thick formed to fit contour of end brackets and reinforced with stainless steel rods, or rolled beads at top and bottom edges.

2.2.8 Locking Device

For each manually operated grill provide manufacturer's standard chain- or bar-type locking device on the inside. The locking device shall be of type to receive an interchangeable core.

2.3 MANUAL OPERATION

2.3.1 Manual Push-Up Operation

Provide lifting handles on both sides of grill and counterbalance in a manner to provide easy operation while raising or lowering by hand. The force required to operate the grill shall not exceed 11 kgs. Provide pull-down straps or pole hooks on bottom rail of grills.

2.4 FINISHES

Grills shall be clear galvanized finish.

The coating shall be continuous and as reasonably smooth and uniform in

Section 08331 3 thickness as the weight, size, shape of the item, and necessary handling of the item during the dipping and draining operations at the galvanizing kettle will permit. Galvanized items shall be free from uncoated areas, blisters, flux deposits, acid and black spots, and dress inclusions.

Surfaces to be repaired shall be clean, dry, and free of oil, grease, and corrosion. The repaired surface shall be of uniform texture, free of lumps, coarse areas and loosely adherent particles. Surface preparation shall extend into surrounding, undamaged galvanized coating to ensure that a smooth reconditioned coating can be effected. Apply the coating to the clean and dry areas by means of brushing or spraying.

2.4.1 The following manufacturers comply with this specification section

a. BIAVATI - Sede e Stabilimento Via Guelfa, 21 40138 Bologna Tel. 530153 or 53015A

b. FIS SERRANDE Via S. Pio X Galliera Veneta-PD Te. (049) 565008 or 565115

Install grills in accordance with approved detail drawings and manufacturer's directions. Locate anchors and inserts for guides, brackets, hardware, and other accessories accurately. Upon completion, grills shall fit tightly and shall be free from warp, twist, or distortion.

3.2 FINAL ADJUSTMENT

Grills shall be lubricated and properly adjusted to operate freely.

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SECTION 09900R

PAINTS AND COATINGS

1.1 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS: The following publications of the issues listed below, but referred to elsewhere by basic designation only, form a part of this specification to the extent indicated by the references thereto:

PUBLICATIONS

UNI 8760 (1985) Systems for Continuously Applied

Plastic Coatings - Criteria for Technical Information

ITALIAN/EUROPEAN HARMONIZATION STANDARDS (UNI EN)(UNI ENV)(CEI EN) (UNI

EN ISO)(UNI ISO)

UNI EN 463 (1995) Protective Clothing for Use against

Liquid Chemicals - Test Method:

Determination of Resistance to Penetration by a Jet of Liquid (JET SET)

UNI EN ISO 6504-1 (2006) Paints and Varnishes -

Determination of Hiding Power - Kubelka- Munk Method for White and Light-Colored Paints.

UNI EN ISO 3251 (2005) Paints, Varnishes and Plastic -

Determination of Non-Volatile Matter Content.

ITALIAN LAWS

Law No.706 (19.7.1961) Use of white lead in painting

Law No.245 (5.3.1963)Limitation in Use of Benzol and

By-Products.

Legislative Decree No. 494 (14/08/1996) Implementation of the

Instruction 92/57/CEE Concerning the Minimum Safety and Health Requirements to be Accomplished in Temporary or Mobile Work Sites

Legislative Decree No. 626 (19/09/1994) Realization of CEE

Requirements for Improving Safety and Health of Workers on Work Site

Legislative Decree No. 22 (5/02/1997) Implementation of the

Instructions 91/56/CEE Concerning Hazardous Wastes 91/689/CEE and 94/62/CEE Concerning Packaging of Wastes

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D.P.R No. 303 (19/03/1956) General Norms for Work Hygiene

1.2 SUBMITTALS

1.2.1 Samples

For color conformance.

1.2.2 Manufacturers Catalog Data

For each coating.

1.3 QUALIFICATION OF AIRLESS SPRAY PAINT APPLICATORS

Application of paint by airless spray shall be accomplished by firms or persons possessing the experience requirements set forth herein. Prior to any application of coating by airless spray, submit data for approval to the Contracting Officer that indicates that the Contractor has successfully applied paint by airless spray or has a firm contractual agreement with a subcontractor having such required experience. The data shall include the names and locations of not less than two sites where the Contractor or Subcontractor referred to herein has applied paint by airless spray. Indicate the type and design of the equipment, including safety devices, and certify that the method of applying coating has been performed satisfactorily.

1.4 APPROVAL OF MATERIALS

No paint or other coating shall be applied before required test reports, certificates, and requests for substitutions have been submitted and the respective material approved for use on this project. All requests for substitutions shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval.

Each such request shall include specific identification of the proposed substitute, justification for the necessity of the substitution, certified test reports of the proposed substitute, including all tests required by the specification for the substituted material; and a tabulation of the specified material compared to the proposed substitute.

The tabulation shall include all tests, composition of both pigment and vehicle, and quantitative requirements for both the specified and the proposed material; clearly indicate any deviations from specified requirements.

1.5 DELIVERY AND STORAGE

Deliver paint and coating materials in unbroken original packages bearing the manufacturer’s name and brand designation, specification number, batch number, color, date of manufacture, and manufacturer’s instructions for application. Storage of paints and paint materials and the mixing of paints shall be restricted to the locations directed.

1.6 SELECTION OF COLORS

Colors of finish coats shall be as selected by the Contracting Officer’s

Technical Representative. Manufacturer's names and color designations, if indicated, are used for the purpose of color designations only and are acceptable for use on this project only if they conform to all specified requirements. Products of other manufacturers are acceptable if the

Section 09900R 3 colors closely approximate colors indicated and the product conforms to all specified requirements.

1.7 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Surfaces concealed by portable objects and by surface mounted articles readily detachable by removal of fasteners such as screws and bolts are included in the work. Surfaces concealed and made inaccessible by panel boards, fixed ductwork, machinery and equipment fixed in place are not included. Remove articles obstructing access to those surfaces specified to be included in the work and restore to their original position on completion. Do not coat surfaces in concealed spaces unless otherwise indicated. Concealed spaces are defined as spaces above suspended ceilings, furred spaces, attic spaces, crawl spaces, and chases. Do not coat steel surfaces to be imbedded in concrete. Do not coat copper, stainless steel and aluminum, except where specifically so stated. Do not coat new factory finished materials except those that require identification or color-coding and those factory-finished surfaces to their original condition. Do not paint zinc-coated ducts, zinc-coated pipe, or copper pipe under insulation or in concealed spaces.

1.7.1 Exterior Painting

Includes new surfaces, existing previously coated surfaces, including items on or a part of the roofs.

1.7.2 Interior Painting

Includes new surfaces, existing previously coated surfaces of the building(s) and appurtenances of the types listed. Where a space or surface are indicated to be painted, include the painting of exposed piping, ductwork, and all other contiguous surfaces in the work unless indicated otherwise.

1.7.3 Fire Protection, Mechanical, and Electrical Painting

Includes the field coating of piping, conduit, ductwork, supports, hangers, air grilles, registers, miscellaneous metal work and insulation coverings, except as specified otherwise herein. Do not coat new zinc-coated, aluminum and copper surfaces under insulation. Do not coat new aluminum jacket on piping. New exterior ferrous piping shall be coated prior to insulating. Do not coat new interior ferrous piping under insulation.

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