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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 and electrical system.

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

c. Legislative Decree No. 494 dated 14 August 1996.

d. Legislative Decree No. 528 dated 19 November 1999.

e. CEI norms in force at tender date.

f. UNEL norms in force at tender date.

g. ENPI norms in force at tender date.

h. NEC norms in force at tender date.

i. AFPM 91-210 Contract Safety.

j. 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 Law No. 46 dated 5 March 1990, 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 compliance for electrical systems in accordance with CEI regulations and with D.P.R. No.547 dated 27 April 1955 on accident prevention.

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

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Italian Government Officials and will hold the U.S. Government free and harmless from his failure to do so.

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

4 Section 01100 shall not be construed as limiting competition, and the Contractor may, at his option use any equipment, material, article, or process which, in 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.

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2.8.5 Operation Test Reports

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 ten (10) days 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

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Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative. Before starting the works, the Contracting Officer will indicate the point wherefrom water 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 01101

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

g. Inspector

h. Contract Management: 31 CONS Construction Flight

i. ERP Coord

Lettering of the sign will be as shown on the following sketch, and 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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SECTION 02220

SITE DEMOLITION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

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

1.1.1 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

NFPA No. 241 (2000)Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alterations, and Demolition Operations.

1.1.2 Safety at Work Places:

Law Decree 14 August 1996 “Construction Site Regulations”, Supplements and Amendments.

1.1.3 Trash Disposal:

Law Decree 15 November 1993.

Law Decree 5 February 1997 No. 22 (Decreto Ronchi).

Law Decree 8 November 1997 No. 389.

Decree 1 April 1998 No. 145.

Decree 28 April 1998 No.406, Environmental Department.

Decree 24 June 1998 No. 261.

Circular 4 August 1998 No. GAB/DEC/812/98.

1.1.4 Asbestos Material Treatment:

Law 27.03.1992, No. 257 Norms concerning the discontinuance of the use of the asbestos.

Ministerial Decree 06.09.1994 Norm and technical methodologies for compliance with Law No. 257, dated 27 March 1992, Art. 6, comma 3, and Art. 12, comma 2 concerning the concerning the discontinuance of the use of the asbestos.

Legislative Decree 10.09.1994, No. 626 Implementation of the CEE requirements for improving safety and health of workers on work site.

Legislative Decree 17.03.1995, No. 114 Implementation of the requirements 87/217/CEE concerning the prevention and reduction of the environment pollution due to the asbestos.

Circular No. 7 Explanatory circular of the Ministerial dated 12.04.1995 Decree dated 06.09.1994.

Ministerial Decree 14.05.1996 Norms and technical methodologies for reclamation actions as stated by Law No.

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257, dated 27 March 1992, Art.5, comma 1, letter f) concerning: “Norms for the discontinuance of the use of the asbestos”.

Legislative Decree 14.08.1996, No. 494 Implementation of the requirements 92/57/CEE concerning the minimum safety and health requirements to be accomplished in temporary or mobile work sites.

Legislative Decree 05.02.1997, No. 22 Implementation of the requirements 1/156/CEE regarding waste, 91/689/CEE regarding hazardous waste and 94/62/CEE regarding packaging and waste packaging.

Ministerial Decree 12.02.1997 Criteria for homologation of products replacing the asbestos.

Ministerial Decree 26.03.1998 List including the name of the firms and list of the materials replacing the asbestos that have obtained the homologation.

Decree 20.08.1999 Increase of the norms and technical methodologies for reclamation actions as stated by Law No. 257, dated 27 March 1992, Art.5, comma 1, letter f, concerning: “Norms for the discontinuance of the use of the asbestos”.

Deliberation 14.03.2001 Modification to the deliberation dated 1

February 2000, protocol No. 002/CN/ALBO, concerning “Criteria to be enrolled in the Albo Categoria 10: Reclamation of asbestos containing goods” (Deliberation No.

004/CN/Albo).

Decree 25.07.2001 Rectification of Decree 20 August 1999 concerning “Increase of the norms and technical methodologies for reclamation actions as stated by Law No. 257, dated 27 March 1992, Art.5, comma 1, letter f) concerning norms for the discontinuance of the use of the asbestos”.

Decree of the Council of Regulations for the determination of the Ministers President model and the procedures to keep the 10.12.2002, No. 308 register in case of mesothelioma due to the asbestos according to Legislative Decree No. 277, dated 15 August 1991, Art.36, comma 3.

Ministerial Decree 13.03.2003 Criteria of admissibility of the wastes in the dump site.

REGIONAL NORMS AND LAWS

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Regional Law Implementation of the national laws dated 03.09.1996, No. 039 concerning the discontinuance of the use of the asbestos.

Regional Law Directions concerning environment, dated 09.11.1998, No. 013 territory, economic and productive activities, health and social care, education and culture, state employment, state real property, regional financial companies, intervention on support of the Middle Europe Enterprise, treatment of personal data, and reconstruction of devastated by earthquake areas.

Regional Law Directions concerning surveillance, dated 12.09.2001, No. 022 prevention, and information of situation with asbestos danger and correlated regional interventions.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

Statements: A demolition plan giving the procedures proposed for the accomplishment of salvage, demolition and removal work shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative and approved before work is started. The procedures shall provide for careful removal and disposition of materials specified to be salvaged and coordination with other work in progress. The procedures shall include a detailed description of the methods and equipment to be used for each operation, the sequence of operations and in case of demolition of adherence built constructions or in case of partial demolitions they shall also include the calculation of provisional structures which are to bear possible walling and, if the size of the work requires it, also a geotechnical report about the adjoining buildings.

1.3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The work includes the demolition and/or the removal of all construction indicated or specified. All materials resulting from demolition work, except as indicated or specified otherwise, shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from the limits of Government property. Trash and debris shall be removed from the station daily, unless otherwise directed, and shall not be allowed to accumulate on the site. Such materials which, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative, cannot practically be removed daily shall be neatly stored on the site where directed by the Contracting Officer.

1.4 ASBESTOS

Asbestos containing materials shall be treated in compliance with the

Specification 13281 “Engineering Control of Asbestos Containing Materials” of this Contract Document.

1.5 DUST AND DEBRIS CONTROL

Dust resulting from salvage, demolition and removal work shall be controlled to prevent the spread of dust and avoid creation of a nuisance in the surrounding area. Use of water will not be permitted when it may result in, or create, hazardous or objectionable conditions such as ice, flooding and pollution.

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1.6 PROTECTION

1.6.1 Protection of Existing Work from Damage

Protect existing work which is to remain in place, to be reused, or to remain on the property of the Government by temporary covers, shoring, bracing and supports. Repair such items which are damaged during performance of the work or replace with new. Do not overload structural elements. Provide new supports or reinforcement for existing construction which is weakened by demolition or removal work.

1.6.2 Weather Protection

The interior of the building and all materials and equipment shall be protected from the weather at all times. Where removal of existing roofing is necessary to accomplish work, materials and workmen necessary to provide adequate and approved temporary covering of exposed areas shall be kept in readiness at all times. Temporary coverings shall be attended as necessary to insure their effectiveness and prevent displacement.

1.6.3 Protection of the Trees and Shrubs

Protect trees and shrubs within the project site that might be damaged during demolition, and that are indicated to be left in place. Restore trees scarred or damaged by Contractor equipment or operations to a satisfactory condition or replace them as determined by the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative.

1.6.4 Facilities

Protect all electrical and mechanical services and utilities. Where removal of existing utilities and pavement is specified or indicated, provide approved barricades, temporary covering of exposed areas and temporary services or connections for electrical and mechanical utilities.

1.6.5 Protection of Personnel

Where pedestrians’ and drivers’ safety is endangered in the area of work removal, barricades for traffic shall be used and advance notice shall be given to the Contracting Officer prior to beginning any such work.

1.7 USE OF EXPLOSIVES

Use of explosives will not be permitted.

1.8 BURNING

Burning will not be permitted.

1.9 RELOCATIONS

Perform the removal and reinstallation of relocated items as indicated with workmen skilled in the trades involved. Repair items to be relocated which are damaged or replace damaged items with new undamaged items as approved by the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXISTING ITEMS TO BE REMOVED

The existing temporary metal building shall be dismantled and will remain

Contractor’s property.

3.2 DISPOSITION OF MATERIAL

3.2.1 Title to Materials

Title to all materials and equipment to be removed, except as specified otherwise, is vested in the Contractor upon receipt of notice to proceed.

The Government will not be responsible for the condition, loss or damage to such property after notice to proceed.

3.2.2 Material to be salvaged

Salvaged material shall be stored as directed by the Contracting Officer.

3.2.3 Reuse of materials and equipment

Carefully remove and store materials indicated to be reused or relocated to prevent damage and reinstall as the work progresses.

3.3 CLEAN-UP

3.3.1 Debris and Rubbish Control

Debris and rubbish shall be removed each day and transported in a manner that will prevent spillage on streets or adjacent areas. Clean up spillage from streets and adjacent areas.

3.3.2 Regulations

National, Provincial, and local regulations regarding hauling and disposal shall be complied with.

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SECTION 09900

PAINTS AND COATINGS

PART 1 - GENERAL

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:

ITALIAN NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE UNIFICATION OF STANDARDS (UNI)

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 ISO 6504-1 (1990) Paints and Varnishes -

Determination of Hiding Power - Part 1:

Kubelka-Munk Method for White and Light- Colored Paints

UNI EN ISO 3251 (1998) Paints and Varnishes -

Determination of Non-Volatile Matter of Paints, Varnishes and Binders for Paints and Varnishes

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

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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.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

Conform to the following requirements.

2.1.1 Paint products shall be manufactured by one of the following:

a. BALDINI VERNICI S.P.A.

Via IV Novembre 55016 Porcari (Lucca) Tel. 0583.2901 Fax 0583.211060

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b. MAX MEYER DUCO Via Comasina, 121 20161 Milano Tel: 02/6404.1 Fax: 02/64042363 http: www.maxmeyerduco.com

c. SIKKENS S.P.A.

AKZO Nobel Coatings Via Benedetto Croce, 11 20090 Cesano Boscone, Milano Tel: 02.48605220

Fax: 02.4501250

Other manufactures meeting the requirements of this specification are acceptable.

2.1.2 Products not specified by a specific reference number shall comply with the following requirements.

2.2 PRODUCTS REQUIREMENTS

2.2.1 Primer/Sealer

2.2.1.1 Primer/ Interior Latex Sealer for Plaster and Masonry:

Volume Solids: 25.7% (white color) Solids by Weight: 41.3%

2.2.1.2 Alkyd zinc chromate primer for sandblasted and galvanized steel, aluminum and alloys:

Volume Solids: 42.0% Solids by Weight: 60.0%

2.2.1.3 Concrete Primer: A chlorinated rubber modified with plasticizers.

Solids by Weight: 32.0% Solids by Volume: 22.0%

2.2.2 Latex Paints:

2.2.2.1 Interior Latex Paint:

Volume Solids: 32.0% (white color) Solids by Weight: 52.0%

2.2.2.2 Acrylic Latex Paint, Interior/Exterior:

Volume Solids: 32.0% Solids by Weight: 52.0%

2.2.3 Enamel:

2.2.3.1 Alkyd Resin Gloss Enamel:

Volume Solids: 43.1% Solids by Weight: 65.0%

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2.2.3.2 Oleosynthetic Gloss Enamel for Alkyd Primed Steel:

Volume Solids: 52.0% Solids by Weight: 72.0%

2.2.3.3 Semi-Gloss Enamel: Oleosynthetic Matte Enamel:

Volume Solids: 46.0% (white color) Solids by Weight: 70.0%

2.2.3.4 Varnish

Alkyd resin type, natural transparent color, with ultraviolet protection.

Varnish for factory finished wood doors shall be provided by the door manufacturer.

2.2.3.5 Epoxy Floor Coating

Epoxy floor coating shall be a two-component epoxy resin for the hardening impregnation of concrete. Coating shall be reflective transparent liquid with good capillarity action, capable of being applied with a brush or roller.

2.3 LEAD CONTENT

Use of coatings having a lead content is not permitted.

2.4 CHROMATE CONTENT

Do not use coatings containing zinc-chromate or strontium-chromate.

Zinc-phosphate may be used.

2.5 ASBESTOS CONTENT

Materials shall not contain asbestos.

2.6 MERCURY CONTENT

Materials shall not contain mercury or mercury compounds.

2.7 SILICA SAND

The use of free-silica (crystalline silica) as a component of the paint formulation is prohibited.

2.8 HUMAN CARCINOGENS

Materials shall not contain confirmed human carcinogens or suspected human carcinogens.

2.9 TOXIC MATERIALS

To protect personnel from overexposure to toxic materials, conform to Legislative Decree No. 22, Legislative Decree No. 626, D.P.R No. 303, and to the most stringent guidance of:

a. The chemical manufacturer when using mineral spirits, or other chemicals. Use impermeable gloves, chemical goggles or

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b. Threshold limit values for chemical substances and physical gents and biological exposure indices.

c. Manufacturer's material safety data sheets (MSDS).

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PROTECTION OF AREAS AND SPACES

Remove, mask, or otherwise protect such items as hardware, hardware accessories, machined surfaces, cover plates, lighting fixtures, and similar items in contact with coated surfaces, prior to surface preparation and painting operations. Following completion of painting, reinstall removed items utilizing workman skilled in the trades involved for such removal and reinstallation. Protect from contamination by coating materials all surfaces not to be coated. Restore surfaces that are contaminated by painting materials to original condition.

3.2 PREPARATION OF SURFACES

Remove all dirt, rust, scale, splinters, loose particles, disintegrated coatings, grease, oil and other deleterious substances from all surfaces which are to be coated or otherwise finished. Allow putty to set one week before coating. Calking and glazing compounds shall be allowed to cure for times stated in manufacturer's literature prior to being coated.

Inspect surfaces after preparation and receive approval before application of any coatings. On surfaces to be coated with water thinned coatings, spot prime with a brush all exposed nails and other ferrous metal with zinc chromate primer.

3.2.1 Defects in Existing Surfaces

Repair, smooth, sand, spackle, or otherwise threat to render practically imperceptible in the finished work defects such as scratches, nicks, cracks, gouges, spalls, alligatoring, and irregularities due to partial peeling of previous paint coatings. Where impractical to satisfactorily eliminate the defects by other means, remove existing coatings from the entire surface, repair the surface as necessary, prime and repaint.

Where peeling is general over an area including self-contained portions of a surface, remove all paint in such area and sand out the edges of such removal to provide imperceptible transition.

3.2.2 Wiping of Surfaces

On all previously painted surfaces that are to receive oil-based coatings, except stucco and similarly rough surfaces, after all other cleaning operations and wire brushing and sanding are completed, wipe down with clean rags saturated with mineral spirits and allow to dry.

Such wiping shall immediately precede the application of the first coat of any coating, unless specified otherwise.

3.2.3 Concrete and Masonry

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Remove dirt, fungus, grease and oil prior to application of coatings.

Wash new and previously unpainted surfaces with a solution of from 60 to 230 ml of trisodium phosphate per liter of hot water and then rinse thoroughly with fresh water. Wash previously coated surfaces with a suitable detergent and rinse thoroughly. Remove glaze, all loose particles, and scale by wire brushing. Remove efflorescence by scraping, wire brushing, and washing with a 5 to 10 percent by weight aqueous solution of hydrochloric (muriatic) acid and then wash thoroughly with fresh water, removing all traces of the acid. Give all new surfaces to be painted with other than cement-water paint a neutralizing treatment consisting of 250 grams of zinc sulfate in one liter of warm water.

Apply the neutralizer liberally and allow to dry, then rinse the surfaces thoroughly with clean water and allow to dry for not less than 48 hours before paint is applied.

3.2.4 Plaster

Prior to painting, all joints, cracks, holes, and other surface defects shall be repaired with patching plaster or spackling compound and sanded out smooth. New plaster to be coated shall have an instrument-measured moisture content of not more than 8 percent. In addition to moisture content requirements, plaster shall be allowed to age a minimum of 30 days before application of coatings.

3.2.5 New Unprimed Metal Surfaces, Except Hot Metal Surfaces

Solvent clean zinc-coated surfaces with mineral spirits and wipe dry with clean, dry cloths. Treat aluminum surfaces to be painted with a 10-percent aqueous solution of chromic acid at a temperature of not less than 60 degrees Centigrade for 3 to 5 minutes and rinse thoroughly with clean warm water. Immediately after cleaning and treating, apply pretreatment wash primer, to a dry film thickness of 5 to 12 microns on zinc-coated, aluminum, brass, copper and ferrous surfaces. Apply primer as soon as practicable after pretreatment has dried.

3.2.6 Existing Metal Surfaces to be Coated, Except Hot Metal Surfaces

Remove all deleterious substances from surfaces as specified herein; sand paper, wire brush, or rub with steel wool over their entire surfaces and scrape where necessary to remove loose paint. Clean all rusted spots down to bare metal including spots where rust discoloration remains in deep pits. Otherwise, clean the surfaces down to bright metal.

Immediately after such cleaning and before any rust has formed, coat the bare surfaces with rust arresting compound. After the compound is thoroughly dry and hard, apply primer coats specified for new metal surfaces.

3.2.7 Preparation of Wood and Plywood Surfaces to be Coated

Prepare new and existing coated plywood and wood surfaces as follows:

a. Surface Cleaning: Surfaces shall be free from dust and other deleterious substances and in a condition approved by the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative prior to receiving paint and other finish. Do not use water to clean uncoated wood.

Scrape to remove loose coatings. Lightly sand to roughen the entire area of previously enamel-coated wood surfaces.

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b. Removal of Fungus and Mold: Wash existing coated surfaces with a solution composed of 0.2 liter trisodium phosphate, 0.1 liter household detergent, 1.6 liters 5 percent sodium hypochlorite solution and 4.8 liters of warm water. Rinse thoroughly with fresh water.

c. Cosmetic Repair of Minor Defects:

1. Knots and Resinous Wood: Prior to application of coating, cover knots and stains with two coats of 1.3-kg-cut shellac varnish, plasticized with 0.14 liters of castor oil per liter. Scrape away existing coatings from knotty areas, and sand before treating. Prime before applying any putty over shellacked area.

2. Open Joints and Other Openings: Fill with whiting putty.

Sand smooth after putty has dried.

3. Checking: Where checking of the wood is present, sand the surface, wipe and apply a coat of pigmented orange shellac.

Allow to dry before paint is applied.

d. Cracks and Nailheads: Set and putty stop nailheads and putty cracks after the prime coat has dried.

3.3 APPLICATION

The finished surfaces shall be free from runs, drops, ridges, waves, laps, brush marks, and variations in colors. Avoid contamination of other surfaces and public and private property in the area; repair all damage thereto. Sufficient time shall be allowed between coats to permit thorough drying, and each coat shall be in proper condition to receive the next coat. Each coat shall cover completely the surface of the preceding coat of surface; there shall be an easily perceptible difference in shades of successive coats. Thoroughly clean surfaces to be coated. Interior areas shall be broom-clean and dust-free before and during the application of coating material. Prior to installation, use two coats of the designated primer to treat and prime metal surfaces that will be inaccessible after installation. Thoroughly work painting materials into all joints, crevices, and open spaces. Finished surfaces shall be smooth, even and free of defects. Retouch damaged painting before applying succeeding coats of paint. Procure and utilize the engineering controls and/or personnel protective equipment necessary for safe and effective application of specified paint systems.

3.3.1 Equipment

Apply coatings carefully with good, clean brushes, or approved spray equipment, except as differently specified. Spray areas made inaccessible to brushing by dusts and other equipment. Use airless type spray equipment. Use approved rollers for the application of flat latex coatings to interior walls and ceilings.

3.3.2 Thinning of Paints

Reduce paints to proper brushing consistency by adding fresh paint, except when thinning is mandatory for the type of paint to be used, obtain written permission from the Contracting Officer to use thinners.

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The written permission shall include quantities and types of thinners to be used.

3.3.3 Environmental Conditions

Do not apply exterior coatings in foggy or rainy weather or when the temperature of the air at the surface is below 7 degrees Centigrade or over 35 degrees Centigrade, unless approved by the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative. Apply interior coatings when the surfaces to be painted are dry and the temperature can be kept above 7 degrees Centigrade and below 35 degrees Centigrade during the application of ordinary paints and between 18 degrees Centigrade and 35 degrees Centigrade during the application of enamels and varnishes.

3.3.4 Paint Systems

New surfaces, existing surfaces made bare by cleaning operations, and existing unpainted surfaces shall receive the following coatings conforming to the respective specifications listed. Existing surfaces to be painted shall receive the following coatings conforming to the respective specifications listed, except that pretreatments, sealers, fillers, and primers need not be provided on surfaces where existing coatings are firmly adhered and in good condition. Apply paints, primers, varnishes, enamels, undercoats and other coatings to a dry film thickness as specified in the following tables. Where coating thickness is specified, it is the minimum dry film thickness.

TABLE 1

EXTERIOR METAL SURFACES

A. New steel that has been blast-cleaned:

DFT

(Dry Film Thickness)

Primer: Alkyd type, zinc-molybdate 0.0375 mm DFT Intermediate: Enamel, alkyd gloss 0.0375 mm DFT Topcoat: Enamel, alkyd gloss 0.0375 mm DFT

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TABLE 2

EXTERIOR METAL SURFACES (GALVANIZED)

A. New galvanized surfaces:

Primer: Water-borne, 100% acrylic 0.0375 mm DFT Intermediate: Acrylic enamel, gloss 0.0375 mm DFT Topcoat: Acrylic Enamel, gloss 0.0375 mm DFT

TABLE 3

OTHER EXTERIOR METAL SURFACES

A. Other Metal, except roof surfaces, not otherwise specified:

Primer: Water borne, 100% acrylic 0.0500 mm DFT (1 coat on shop-primed surfaces; 2 coats on non shop-primed) Intermediate: Enamel, alkyd, gloss 0.0375 mm DFT Topcoat: Enamel, silicone alkyd copolymer, gloss 0.0375 mm DFT

TABLE 4

INTERIOR METAL SURFACES

A. Metal (except floors) not otherwise specified:

Primer (non-shop-primed surfaces): Alkyd primer, corrosion inhibiting; lead and chromate free 0.0500 mm DFT Intermediate: Enamel, acrylic, semi-gloss interior 0.0375 mm DFT Topcoat: Enamel, acrylic, semi-gloss Interior 0.0375 mm DFT

B. Metal in toilets and other high-humidity areas:

Primer: Zinc-molybdate, alkyd primer 0.0500 mm DFT (1 coat on shop-primed surfaces; 2 coats on non-shop-primed) Intermediate: Enamel, interior acrylic, semi-gloss 0.0375 mm DFT Topcoat: Enamel, interior acrylic, semi-gloss 0.0375 mm DFT

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TABLE 5

BUILDING SYSTEMS SURFACES: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR

Mechanical, electrical, fire extinguishing sprinkler systems including valves, conduit, hangers, supports, exposed copper piping, and miscellaneous metal items, except hot metal surfaces and new prefinished equipment.

A. Surfaces not adjacent to painted surfaces:

Primer: Water borne, 100% acrylic 0.0375 mm DFT Intermediate: Water borne, 100% acrylic, semi-gloss 0.0375 mm DFT Topcoat: Water borne, 100% acrylic, semi-gloss 0.0375 mm DFT

B. Surfaces adjacent to painted surfaces: Coating systems as specified.

Color of topcoat to match adjacent surfaces: 0.0375 mm DFT for each coat.

C. New fire extinguishing sprinkler systems, exposed piping and equipment:

Primer: Zinc-molybdate primer, alkyd 0.0375 mm DFT Intermediate: Alkyd industrial enamel, gloss 0.0375 mm DFT

Topcoat: Alkyd industrial enamel, gloss 0.0375 mm DFT

D. Hot metal surfaces subject to temperatures up to 204 degree C:

Primer: N/A Intermediate: Zinc-rich primer (inorganic) 0.0375 mm DFT Topcoat: Zinc-rich primer (inorganic) 0.0375 mm DFT

E. New surfaces subject to temperatures up to 649 degrees C:

Primer: N/A Intermediate: Aluminum, heat resisting (649 degree C) 0.0375 mm DFT Topcoat: Aluminum, heat resisting (649 degree C) 0.0375 mm DFT

F. Insulation and surfaces of insulation coverings:

Primer: N/A Intermediate: Latex (100% acrylic emulsion) 0.0375 mm DFT Topcoat: Latex (100% acrylic emulsion) 0.0375 mm DFT

G. Cloth and paper covering on insulation:

Primer: Glue size and primer recommended by material manufacturer, one coat each.

Intermediate: N/A Topcoat: Coating to match adjacent surfaces.

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TABLE 6

EXTERIOR CONCRETE, CONCRETE MASONRY AND STUCCO

A. New concrete; including soffits but excluding tops of slabs:

Primer: NA Intermediate: Latex, 100% acrylic emulsion 0.0375 mm DFT Topcoat: Latex, 100% acrylic emulsion 0.0375 mm DFT

B. New exterior stucco:

Primer: Latex, 100% acrylic emulsion 0.0375 mm DFT Intermediate: N/A Topcoat: Latex, 100% acrylic emulsion 0.0375 mm DFT

TABLE 7

INTERIOR PLASTER AND WALLBOARD SURFACES

A. Plaster and Wallboard not otherwise specified:

Primer: Latex primer coating 0.0375 mm DFT Intermediate: (Same as topcoat) Topcoat: Latex semi-gloss 0.0375 mm DFT

B. Plaster and Wallboard in toilets and other high humidity areas:

Primer: Latex primer (interior) 0.0375 mm DFT Intermediate: Latex, semi-gloss eggshell 0.0375 mm DFT Topcoat: Latex, semi-gloss eggshell 0.0375 mm DFT

TABLE 8

INTERIOR WOOD AND PLYWOOD SURFACES

A. Wood and plywood not otherwise specified:

Primer: Surface sealer (varnish type) on softwood plywood 0.0375 mm DFT-NA Intermediate: Alkyd enamel, semigloss 0.0375 mm DFT Topcoat: Alkyd enamel, semigloss 0.0375 mm DFT

B. Natural finish wood doors:

Primer: Surface sealer, varnish type; (one coat); sand with 220 grit Intermediate: Polyurethane, clear coating, oil free, moisture curing (two coats) Topcoat: Polyurethane, clear coating, oil free, moisture curing (two coats)

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3.3.5 Coat other surfaces for which the type of paint has not been specified herein as specified for surfaces having similar conditions of exposure.