A.13 Attach 1 - SPECS

Attachment 1 FA5685-08-R-0024

SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

CNS, REPLACE ASF BLDG. 2019

PROJECT NUMBER AKNR 05-1022

INCIRLIK AIR BASE, ADANA, TURKEY

24 JANUARY 2006

APPROVED

BY:

KENNETH J. COX P.E.

Chief of Engineering Design

DATE

APPROVED

BY:

Contracting Officer

DATE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION

TITLE

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1SECTION 01010 - SUMMARY OF WORK

1SECTION 01031 - INTERFACING OF NEW AND EXISTING WORK

1SECTION 01045 - CUTTING AND PATCHING

1SECTION 01060 - REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS AND PERMITS

1SECTION 01080 - FIRE PROTECTION

1SECTION 01090 - REFERENCE STANDARDS

1SECTION 01300 - SUBMITTALS

1SECTION 01310 - CONSTRUCTION PHASING AND PROGRESS SCHEDULES

1SECTION 01320 - AS BUILTS

1SECTION 01400 - QUALITY CONTROL

1SECTION 01410 - TESTING SERVICES

1SECTION 01420 - SAFETY

1SECTION 01500 - CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND TEMPORARY CONTROLS

1SECTION 01570 - TRAFFIC REGULATION

1SECTION 01600 - MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

1SECTION 01650 - STARTING OF SYSTEMS

1SECTION 01700 - CONTRACT CLOSEOUT

1SECTION 01730 - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

1SECTION 01740 - WARRANTIES

DIVISION 2 - SITEWORK

1SECTION 02060 - BUILDING DEMOLITION

1SECTION 02079 - REMOVAL OF ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS (ACM)

1SECTION 02110 - SITE CLEARING

1SECTION 02205 - SOIL MATERIALS

1SECTION 02207 - AGGREGATE MATERIALS

1SECTION 02222 - EXCAVATING

1SECTION 02223 - BACKFILLING

1SECTION 02225 - TRENCHING

1SECTION 02231 - AGGREGATE BASE COURSE

1SECTION 02520 - PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING

1SECTION 02607 - MANHOLES AND COVERS

1SECTION 02923 - LANDSCAPE GRADING

1SECTION 02936 - SEEDING

DIVISION 3 - CONCRETE

1SECTION 03100 - CONCRETE FORMWORK

1SECTION 03200 - CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT

1SECTION 03300 - CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

1SECTION 03346 - CONCRETE FLOOR FINISHING

1SECTION 03370 - CONCRETE CURING

DIVISION 4 - MASONRY

1SECTION 04100 - MORTAR AND MASONRY GROUT

1SECTION 04340 - REINFORCED UNIT MASONRY SYSTEM

DIVISION 5 - METALS

1SECTION 05500 - METAL FABRICATIONS

1SECTION 05520 - HANDRAILS AND RAILINGS

DIVISION 7 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

1SECTION 07191 - VAPOR RETARDERS

1SECTION 07212 - BOARD INSULATION

1SECTION 07213 - BATT INSULATION

1SECTION 07611 - CUSTOM SHEET METAL ROOFING

1SECTION 07620 - SHEET METAL FLASHING AND TRIM

1SECTION 07631 - GUTTERS AND DOWNSPOUTS

1SECTION 07900 - JOINT SEALERS

DIVISION 8 - DOORS AND WINDOWS

1SECTION 08111 - STANDARD STEEL DOORS

1SECTION 08112 - STANDARD STEEL FRAMES

1SECTION 08211 - FLUSH WOOD DOORS

1SECTION 08512 - SHEET STEEL WINDOWS

1SECTION 08710 - DOOR HARDWARE

1SECTION 08800 - GLAZING

1SECTION 08835 - MIRRORS

DIVISION 9 - FINISHES

1SECTION 09220 - PORTLAND CEMENT PLASTER

1SECTION 09260 - GYPSUM BOARD SYSTEMS

1SECTION 09306 - FLOOR TILE

1SECTION 09307 - WALL TILE

1SECTION 09511 - SUSPENDED ACOUSTIC CEILINGS

1SECTION 09690 - CARPET TILE

1SECTION 09900 - PAINTING

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

1SECTION 10165 - PLASTIC LAMINATE TOILET COMPARTMENTS

1SECTION 10260 - WALL AND CORNER GUARDS

1SECTION 10522 - FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, CABINETS AND ACCESSORIES

1SECTION 10800 - TOILET AND BATH ACCESSORIES

DIVISION 15 - MECHANICAL

1SECTION 15140 - SUPPORTS AND ANCHORS

1SECTION 15260 - PIPING INSULATION

1SECTION 15310 - FIRE PROTECTION PIPING

1SECTION 15325 - SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

1SECTION 15410 - PLUMBING PIPING

1SECTION 15430 - PLUMBING SPECIALTIES

1SECTION 15440 - PLUMBING FIXTURES

1SECTION 15450 - PLUMBING EQUIPMENT

1SECTION 15484 - FUEL OIL PIPING SYSTEM

1SECTION 15510 - HYDRONIC PIPING

1SECTION 15561 - FIRE TUBE BOILERS

1SECTION 15575 - BREECHINGS, CHIMNEYS AND STACKS

1SECTION 15860 - CENTRIFUGAL FANS

1SECTION 15990 - TESTING, ADJUSTING AND BALANCING

DIVISION 16 - ELECTRICAL

1SECTION 16111 - CONDUIT

1SECTION 16123 - BUILDING WIRE AND CABLE 600 VOLTS OR LESS

1SECTION 16140 - WIRING DEVICES

1SECTION 16160 - CABINETS AND ENCLOSURES

1SECTION 16170 - GROUNDING AND BONDING

1SECTION 16470 - PANELBOARDS

1SECTION 16510 - INTERIOR LUMINARIES

1SECTION 16721-A - ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS

SECTION 01010 - SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED:

A. Definitions

B. Work covered by contract documents

C. Use of premises

D. Record Drawings

1.02 DEFINITIONS: The following terms shall have the meaning as defined:

A. Plans or Drawings: All officially approved drawings or reproductions pertaining to the work, including all standard details referred to thereon.

B. Site: The specific area, or area immediately adjacent, upon which construction works or maintenance is performed.

C. Specifications: The officially approved document or reproductions thereof that outlines the standards or construction required, requirements for acceptability of work and materials, general administrative procedures and requirements, safety standards and specific requirements.

D. Using Agency: The occupant of the facility or the organization whose mission is directly impacted by the performance of the work.

E. Contracting Officer (CO): A person with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings. The term includes authorized representatives of the contracting officer acting within the limits as delegated by the Contracting Office.

F. Construction Contract Administrator CCA: The individuals that perform pre and post award functions related to the administration of the contract as directed by the CO (Contracting Officer).

G. Construction Management: The words "Construction Management" (CM) means "inspection" or "inspector" with the responsibility and authority to examine, measure and test any work and the quality, weight or quantity of any material used to insure compliance with the contract documents. CM shall report all non‑compliance work in writing to the CCA/CO who shall provide direction to the Contractor. CM has the authority to verbally order the Contractor to immediately stop work in the event of obvious violation of safe workmanship causing imminent threat of harm to life or limb or violation of fire safety regulations and the CO or CCA shall confirm such order in writing within one (1) working day.

H. Technical Representative: The words "Technical Representative" or "Technical Representative of the Contracting Officer" mean any person or persons so delegated with authority as such to perform specific technical designs or evaluations on behalf of the Contracting Officer. Such persons may have the authority to represent the Contracting Officer when authorized, but only pertaining to the specific technical matter so designated or as contained herein.

I. Specific Words: The words "install", "furnish", "provide", "construct", “new” or words of like import mean the Contractor shall perform such tasks. Similarly the words "approved", "authorized", "required", "satisfactory", "acceptable" or words of like import refer to the Contracting Officer or authorized representative unless otherwise expressly stated.

J. Submit: The word "submit" means the Contractor shall prepare and forward to the Contracting Officer or authorized representative (samples, materials, tests etc.) those items noted as "submitted" for consideration. Written approval must be obtained prior to use.

K. New Materials: The word "new" as used herein shall mean that all equipment, materials or supplies to be provided by the Contractor shall have been manufactured within twelve (12) months time period prior to incorporation into this project, shall be the most recent model, type or series of the supplying manufacturer and shall not have been used at any other time. "Material" is defined as all articles, supplies, raw materials, equipment, parts, components, accessories and end items that are to be incorporated into the work required by the contract and in the course of accomplishing high quality workmanship. Contractor shall furnish all connectors and items necessary to make complete and workable assembly and shall follow the recommendations of the manufacturer in the usage of such items and accessories even though not specifically stated in the Contract Documents.

L. “Equal or Better” or “Approved Equal”: Whenever a material or article is shown or specified in the contract documents by using the name of a proprietary product of a particular manufacturer or vendor it is to be understood that any other manufacturer's or vendor's material or product will be allowed if it is approved by the Contracting Officer as being "equal or better" than the particular manufacturer's, vendor's or product name specified. When the words "or equal" are specifically shown, then it is understood that any other manufacturer's or vendor's material or product that will perform the duties required by the design and have the same salient characteristics will be considered by the Contracting Officer and if found to be "equal or better" than the product specified, may be approved for installation. The Contracting Officer or his designated representative’s opinion shall define equal.

M. GFM (Government Furnished Material): The Contractor is advised in Section 01600-1.09 of these specifications of all major materials being furnished by the Government for his installation, assembly, etc., into the work. Any other materials that are required and not furnished by the Government shall be furnished by the Contractor as CFM (Contractor Furnished Material).

N. Contractor Furnished Material (CFM): Any products, supplies, parts or items necessary to complete the work as specified the contract documents. The contractor shall purchase, deliver, provide and completely install these items.

O. Shop Drawings: “Shop Drawings” are defined as drawings, diagrams, illustrations, schedules, performance charts, brochures and other data prepared by the Contractor or any subcontractor, manufacturer, supplier or distributor. This illustrates how specific portions of the work shall be fabricated and/or installed.

1.03 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS:

A. GENERAL: The work consists of furnishing all labor, materials, plant, transportation, equipment and services to accomplish all work in strict accordance with these drawings and specifications for the specific requirements of the contract documents

B. PROJECT NAME: CNS, Replace ASF Bldg. 2019.

C. WORK DESCRIPTION: The below general outline and list of Principal Features of Work in no way limits or reduces the responsibility of the Contractor to perform all work and to provide a complete and usable facility. The work includes but is not limited to the following primary items:

1) Principal Features of Work: The principal features consist of:

a) Demolish an existing single-story reinforced concrete building.

b) Re-grade site, construct pavements and fences.

c) Construct a two-story reinforced concrete building, complete with, plumbing, HVAC, electrical and communication systems.

2) Provide all work necessary for:

a) Construction of the two-story reinforced concrete building,

b) Installation of plumbing, HVAC, fire suppression, electrical and communication systems.

D. DRAWINGS: The following drawings, which accompany this specification, are a part of the Contract Documents.

E. LOCATION: The work location shall be

1) ASF, Balgat, Ankara, Turkey.

F. PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENT: In the proposal, the following information must be provided, related to testing and commissioning.

1) Name of testing and commissioning agent(s). Agents should include, but are not limited to the following:

a) Concrete testing agent.

b) HVAC Testing, Adjusting and Balancing (TAB) agent.

c) Fire suppression system certification, and testing agent

d) Electrical testing agent.

2) Name, model, manufacturer and capacity of the mechanical equipment.

a) Boiler

b) Plate type heat exchanger

c) Fan Coil Units

d) Exhaust Fans

e) Sprinkler System Components, kitchen hood fire suppression system.

f) Fuel Tank

3) Name, model, manufacturer and capacity of the electrical equipment.

a) Electrical Distribution Panel.

b) Fire Alarm System Components.

1.04 USE OF PREMISES: During the entire contract performance period, the facility will be occupied. Coordinate and cooperate with the using personnel in scheduling operations to minimize conflict and to facilitate government usage.

1.05 UTILITIES: Water and electricity will be furnished to the contractor by the government from the Government’s existing system outlets. Utilities will be furnished at no cost to the Contractor, except for telephone. Contractor shall provide necessary connections.

PART 2 - PRODUCT: NOT USED

PART 3 - EXECUTION:

3.01 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND SITE EXAMINATION BY CONTRACTOR: DURING THE BIDDING PREPARATION PHASE OF THE PROJECT, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL CAREFULLY EXAMINE THE SITE OF THE WORK AND ALL CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND VERIFY ALL DIMENSIONS, ELEVATIONS AND EXISTING CONDITIONS AND ADVISE THE CONTRACTING OFFICER OF ANY KNOWN DISCREPANCY OR DEVIATIONS IN WRITING PRIOR TO THE BID.

3.02 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: Shall be in accordance with the Contract.

3.03 WORKING HOURS: Regular working hours shall be 0730 until 1630 Monday through Friday with no work on weekends or holidays (American or Turkish) unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer.

3.04 INTERPRETATION: In case of any discrepancy between the drawings and specifications, the specifications shall govern. Any discrepancy between the English and Turkish language meanings, the English language meaning shall govern.

END OF SECTION

SECTION 01031 - INTERFACING OF NEW AND EXISTING WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED:

A. Work items shall be scheduled to avoid or minimize interference between the various trades involved. In addition to demolition that is specifically called for in the contract documents, cut, move or remove items as necessary to provide access or to allow alterations and new work to proceed. This includes:

1) Repair or removal of hazardous or unsanitary conditions.

2) Removal of items serving no useful purpose, such as abandoned piping, conduit and wiring unless otherwise indicated. (Materials shall be removed from the base and disposed off - site)

3) Removal of unsuitable or extraneous materials not marked for salvage, such as abandoned furnishings, equipment, debris such as rotted wood, rusted metals and deteriorated concrete. (Materials shall be removed from the base and disposed off - site)

4) Cleaning of surfaces and removal of surface finishes as needed to install new work and finishes.

B. Patch, repair and refinish existing items to remain to the specified condition for each material with a skillful transition to adjacent new items of construction.

C. Work items and execution shall coordinate with, and fully and completely interface with existing facilities and other persons occupying the facility.

1.02 RELATED REQUIREMENTS:

A. Section 01010: Summary of Work

B. Section 01045: Cutting and Patching

C. Section 01300: Submittals

D. Section 01500: Construction Facilities and Temporary Controls

E. Section 01700: Contract Close Out

1.03 ALTERATIONS, CUTTING AND PROTECTION:

A. Assign the work of moving, removal, cutting and patching to trades qualified to perform work in a manner to cause least damage to each type of work and provide means of returning surfaces to appearance of new work.

B. Perform cutting and removal work so as to remove the minimum amount of material necessary and in a manner to avoid damage to adjacent work.

1) Cut finish surfaces such as concrete, tile, gypsum wallboard, plaster, wood rails or metal surfaces in a straight line or at a natural point of division.

C. Perform cutting and patching as specified in Section 01045.

D. Protect from damage by adjacent work all existing structural members, finishes, facility systems and equipment that are to remain. Also provide temporary enclosures, waterproofing, heating or other means to protect remaining existing work and new work from damage by weather or temperature/humidity extremes.

E. Provide temporary enclosures as specified in Section 01500 to separate work areas from existing building and from areas occupied by the Government and to provide weather protection.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 SALVAGED MATERIALS:

A. MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT TO BE SALVAGED: "Salvage Materials and Equipment" applies to existing materials and equipment. The items listed below shall remain the property of the Government. This material and equipment shall be carefully removed and handled in such a manner as to avoid damage and delivered for storage on the site at the location(s) designated below. All other excess material not listed below shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be disposed of in accordance with Section 01600, paragraph 1.08, Disposition of Demolition and Waste Materials.

ITEM

DELIVERY POINT

N/A

As directed by the Contracting Officer B. Contractor work shall:

1) Provide new products or types of construction as that are in existing structure, as needed to patch, extend or match existing work.

a) Generally, Contract Documents will not define products or standards of workmanship present in existing construction. Contractor shall determine products by inspection and any necessary testing. Workmanship standard shall be determined by use of the existing as a sample for comparison.

2) Require that patching, extending or matching be performed as to the extent necessary to make work complete and consistent with identical standards of quality, except where existing quality is deemed so poor as to not allow proper installation of the items as specified. This judgment shall be made by the contracting officer

PART 3-EXECUTION

3.01 PERFORMANCE: Patch and extend existing work using skilled mechanics who are capable of matching existing quality of workmanship. Quality of patch or extended work shall not be less than that specified for new work.

3.02 ADJUSTMENTS:

A. Where partitions are removed, patch floors to match existing.

1) Where removal of partitions results in adjacent spaces becoming one, rework floors to provide smooth planes without crowns, voids, breaks, steps or bulkheads.

2) Where extreme change of plane of two inches or more occurs, request the instructions from Contracting Officer as to method of making transition.

B. Trim and refinish relocated or existing doors as necessary to clear floors.

3.03 DAMAGED SURFACES:

A. Patch and replace any portion of an existing sub floor, floor, wall, ceiling, roof, pavement, piping, foundation, wiring or other surface that is found to be damaged or shows other imperfections with matching material.

3.04 TRANSITION FROM EXISTING TO NEW WORK:

A. When new work abuts or finishes, flush with existing work, make a smooth and skillful transition. Patched work shall match existing adjacent work in texture, color and appearance so that the patch or transition is invisible at a distance of five (5) feet.

1) When sub floor surfaces are cut in such a way that a smooth transition with new work is not possible, terminate existing surface along a straight line at a natural line of division, provide trim appropriate to finished surface, verify condition and solution with C.O (Contracting Officer). prior to executing transition.

3.05 COORDINATION WITH OTHER WORK: Shall be in accordance with the Contract and the following shall apply:

A. Construction Management Engineer (CME): All work shall be coordinated with the CME on a daily basis through Contracting Officer (CO) or the Construction Contract Administrator (CCA).

B. Other Contractors or Building Occupants: During the course of the contract, other contractors or building occupants may be engaged in activities requiring close cooperation. The Contractor shall cooperate and schedule his work to avoid conflict with and interruption of the work of others, as well as to allow for access by others. The Contractor shall maintain close and complete coordination through the Contracting Officer or Construction Contract Administrator at all times.

C. Occupied Buildings: The Contractor shall be working in or around existing buildings which are occupied. The Contractor and his employees will not be allowed in the buildings without prior approval of the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall move unfixed furniture approximately two (2) meters away from his working area or as required to perform the work or as otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer and it shall be protected and replaced in original locations upon completion of the work. Fixed equipment shall be left in place and protected against damage or temporarily disconnected, relocated, protected and reinstalled at completion of work.

3.06 COORDINATION OF HEATING-VENTILATING-AIR-CONDITIONING (HVAC) AND BUILDING OCCUPANTS:

A. When a building is occupied by the user during the construction, the contractor shall NOT remove or in any way disable, the HVAC system until the entire new system and equipment is onsite and ready to install.

B. When a building is occupied by the user during the construction, no work which disables the Air Conditioning System shall be performed from 15 May until 1 November without prior consent of the Contracting Officer. All AC Units must be functioning during this period.

3.07 UNDERGROUND COMMUNICATION & ELECTRICAL CABLES; UTILITIES:

A. Contractor is advised that existing underground utilities and communication cables may be located at the work site and may include unknown or abandoned utilities, pipes and cables which do not appear on base utility maps. Contractor shall obtain a digging permit with the assistance of CM prior to commencing any excavation. Contractor shall repair any damage to existing utilities caused by excavating at no cost to the Government. Approximate locations of utilities and cables to the extent known are shown on the drawings. Exact occurrence and locations must be verified by the contractor in the field. Special care shall be taken by the Contractor in areas where lines are anticipated and exploratory hand digging will be utilized. At least 5 days prior to digging in questionable areas, the Contractor shall notify the CCA and CM of the intended work to assure that the Communications agency representative(s) have the opportunity to locate, protect and/or relocate any cables in question. Under no circumstances will the Contractor move, alter or tamper with any cables or utilities without permission of the CCA. Contractor is responsible for removal and disposal of any conflicting portion of identified abandoned utilities at no additional cost to the Government.

3.08 WORK ON EXISTING UNDERGROUND FACILITIES:

A. Where existing piping, utilities and underground obstructions of any type are indicated in locations to be traversed by new piping, ducts and other work provided herein and are not indicated or specified to be removed, the elevations of the existing utilities and obstructions shall be verified before the new work is laid closer than the nearest manhole or other structure at which an adjustment in grade could be made, if necessary.

END OF SECTION

SECTION 01045 - CUTTING AND PATCHING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED: Requirements and limitations for cutting and patching of work.

1.02 RELATED REQUIREMENTS (select applicable requirements):

A. Section 01010: Summary of Work.

B. Section 01031: Interfacing of New and Existing work.

C. Section 02110: Site Cleaning.

D. Individual Specifications sections and Notes on Drawings: Cutting and patching incidental to work of the section.

1.03 SUBMITTALS:

A. Submit written request in advance of cutting or alteration which affects:

1) Structural integrity of any element of project.

2) Integrity of weather-exposed or moisture-resistant element.

3) Efficiency, maintenance or safety of any operational element.

4) Visual qualities of sight-exposed elements.

5) Work of Government.

B. Include in request:

1) Identification of project.

2) Location and description of affected work.

3) Necessity for cutting or alteration.

4) Description of proposed work, tools, equipment, and shoring to be used.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS:

A. Same material as original installation, unless specifically indicated otherwise in the drawings and technical sections of specifications.

B. For any change in materials, submit request for substitution in accordance with Section 01300.

2.02 MATERIALS: Leveling compound shall be a cement based self leveling compound, waterproof, friction proof, gray color, having a curing time of 45 to 75 minutes reaching 95 % maximum compressive strength in 90 minutes. A slurry coat of grout is not acceptable.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 INSPECTION:

A. Inspect existing conditions, including elements subject to damage or movement during cutting and patching.

B. After uncovering, inspect conditions affecting performance of work.

C. Beginning of cutting or patching means acceptance of existing conditions.

3.02 PREPARATION:

A. Provide devices and methods to protect other portions of project from damage.

B. Provide protection from elements for areas that may be exposed by the work.

C. All damage caused by the Contractor or which occurs due to negligence by the Contractor to properly protect facilities shall be repaired by the Contractor at his own expense.

3.03 PERFORMANCE:

A. Execute work by methods to avoid damage to other work and which will provide proper surfaces to receive patching and finishing.

B. Restore damage with new products in accordance with contract requirements.

END OF SECTION

SECTION 01060 - REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS AND PERMITS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED:

A. The latest editions of the following codes and standards shall apply to this work: (The Contractor is responsible for obtaining and maintaining current copies of each applicable code and standard.)

1) Uniform Building Code (U.B.C.)

2) Uniform Mechanical Code (U.M.C.)

3) Uniform Electric Code (U.E.C.)

4) National Electric Code (N.E.C.)

5) National Fire Protection Association (N.F.P.A.)

6) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (O.S.H.A.)

B. The latest editions of the following Air Force Regulations shall apply to this work: (These publications available at 39 CES/CECED, BUILDING 444 for examination by the Contractor.)

1) MIL*HDBK 1190-Criteria and Standards for Air Force Construction.

2) TARC 88-3-Design Policy for Tactical air Command Facilities.

1.02 RELATED REQUIREMENTS:

A. Section 01010: Summary of Work.

B. Section 010190: Reference Standards.

1.03 STATION PERMITS:

A. Station permits shall be obtained pursuant to Contract. Additional permits are required for, but not necessarily limited to, welding and burning. Allow seven (7) calendar days for processing of application.

B. The Contractor must obtain prior permission from the Using Agency and/or occupant to enter or perform work on any facility under this contract, through the Contracting Officer. Any resistance on the part of the Using Agency and/or occupant to allow the Contractor entrance to said facility shall be reported immediately to the Contracting Officer and inspector.

END OF SECTION

SECTION 01080 - FIRE PROTECTION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED

A. Responsibility

B. Fire Prevention Rules

1.02 RESPONSIBILITY

A. The Base Fire Chief, or his representative, will attend pre-construction conferences to brief contractors on pertinent fire regulations and to provide guidance for fire safe operations for personnel.

B. It is the responsibility of any person who discovers a fire to report it immediately, even when it is extinguished without the aid of the Fire Department. To do this:

1) Sound the alarm locally by activating the installed fire alarm or by shouting to notify the occupants.

2) Report the fire by dialing Base Emergency Number, 911.

3) Give the Fire Department the following information: Building number, name of the person reporting the fire, type of fire (building, grass, automobile, etc.) and exact location of the building (north end, south end, etc.).

1.03 FIRE PREVENTION RULES

A. Smoking:

1) Cigars, cigarettes, matches, or mechanical lighters will not be used in the building except in areas specifically designated as “Smoking Area.”

2) Smoking will not be permitted within 50 feet of repair dock, paint and dope shops, gasoline storage and dispensing areas, and motor maintenance shops.

3) Smoking materials will be disposed of in special noncombustible receptacles at the close of business or upon cessation of operations each day. These receptacles will be removed from the building and disposed of properly.

4) Smoking will be prohibited in any facility or area wherein use of flammable or combustible material is being used. Smoking permitted in designated areas only, verified by contracting officer.

B. Heating: Nonexplosion proof heaters and all open flame heaters will be prohibited for use in any facility or area where volatile vapors are present or may accumulate.

C. Electrical:

1) During the Fire Prevention inspections conducted by Air Force Base Fire Department, all appliances deemed unsafe and connected to an electrical distribution system will be disconnected from the electrical system and not be reconnected until approved by the Contracting Officer. The Base Fire Department will perform a periodic inspection to verify compliance.

2) Only vapor-proof type drop cords will be used in hangars, sewage plants, and buildings where volatile liquids are used or stored.

3) All flexible cords used on appliances will be used in continuous length and in good condition without splice tape.

D. Housekeeping:

1) Trash will not be allowed to remain in any building overnight.

2) Only noncombustible trash containers and waste paper containers will be used.

3) Trash will not be allowed to accumulate on the floors, in the attic, or underneath stairwells of buildings. Attics and areas underneath stairwells will not be used for storage without prior written approval of the Base Fire Chief.

4) Outdoor trash receptacles will be located at a reasonably safe distance from buildings. In no instance will trash, including scrap lumber, be stacked less than 15 feet from any building.

5) Rags will be kept in a metal container with a metal lid. Container will be properly marked, stating contents.

6) See also, Section 01600, 1.08 “Disposition of Demolitions and Waste Materials”.

E. Flammable Liquids:

1) Flammable or corrosive liquids will only be stored in buildings designated as approved for that purpose. “Flammable” and “No Smoking” signs shall be prominently posted.

2) Gasoline will not be stored in the building without approval from the Base Fire Chief.

3) A supplemental supply of flammable liquids kept on premises will be limited to the amount necessary for one day’s use. This supply will be kept in approved safety cans that will be stenciled with the name of contents and the word “FLAMMABLE”.

F. Liquid Fuel Powered Equipment:

1) Adequate ventilation will be maintained in all areas when power equipment is to be used and where an accumulation of explosive gases is likely to occur from the use of power equipment.

2) Privately owned vehicles will not be parked in any buildings or structure other than those designated and approved for this purpose.

G. Fire Hydrants: Water mains and fire hydrants will not be shut off, nor will any maintenance be performed that will interfere with the water supply on the Base without first notifying the Base Fire Department.

H. During all floor finishing such as sanding, glueing, or varnishing and any other work in which a concentration of flammable vapors or dust is likely, all open flames, including gas pilots will be turned off and the building adequately ventilated. Further care must be taken to insure electrical circuits are not activated during any unsafe condition.

PART 2 - PRODUCT: NOT USED.

PART 3 - EXECUTION:

3.01 FIRE PREVENTION:

A. Contractor shall be responsible for fire prevention and fire protection practices in connection with performance of the work.

B. The Contractor shall be liable for all damage from fire due directly or indirectly to its own activities or to the activities of its employees or of its subcontractors of any tier or their employees.

C. Contractor shall provide fire extinguishers commensurate with the hazard of each work area and shall instruct its personnel in their location and use.

D. Wherever welding and/or burning is conducted, flammable materials shall be protected and Contractor shall ensure that protective fire prevention measures are taken and the Fire Department is notified before any fire is started.

E. The Contractor must obtain a Welding Permit from the Base Fire Department and additional permission on a daily basis from CCA or CM before initiating any welding work. All accidental fires shall be reported immediately to the Fire Department by following the procedures stated in Paragraph 1.02 above.

END OF SECTION

SECTION 01090 - REFERENCE STANDARDS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED:

A. Applicability of Reference Standards.

B. Provision of Reference Standards at Site.

C. Acronyms used in Contract Documents for Referenced Standards. Source Reference Standards.

1.02 APPLICABLE STANDARDS: The latest edition of "General Construction Specifications" and unit work descriptions for all trades ‑ civil, architectural, mechanical and electrical of Turkish Ministry of Public Works and Settlement shall be applicable for the accomplishment of the work. The instructions of the material manufacturers and these specifications shall be mandatory for the accomplishment of work unless otherwise noted in the construction documents delivery order or modified by the Contracting Officer. Base regulations of accident prevention and all applicable standards of EM 385-1.1 Safety and Health Requirements Manual, USAFE Supp 1 to AFI 32-2001 and the Base Fire Prevention Standards shall be adhered to during the Contractor's performance and are available during normal working hours at the office of the Base Civil Engineer (FAC. No.444). The safety rules of the Turkish Ministry of Labor and Social Security shall be used as general reference but shall not be considered as supplanting or overriding USAF and/or Base regulations.

1.03 SCHEDULE OF REFERENCES:

ACI

American Concrete Institute

Box 19150 Redford Station

Detroit, MI 42819

AISC

American Institute of Steel Construction1221 Avenue of the Americas

New York, NY 10020

AITC

American Institute of Timber Construction 1757 K. Street N.W. Washington, DC

APA

American Plywood Association

7011 South 19th Street

P.O. Box 11700

Tacoma, WA 98411

ANSI

American National Standard Institute

1430 Broadway

New York, NY 10018

ASHRAE

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers, Inc

1791 Tullie Circle NE

Atlanta, GA 30329

ASTM

American Society of Testing and Materials

1916 Race Street

Philadelphia, PA 19103

AWI

Architectural Woodwork Institute 2310 S. Walter Reed Drive

Arlington, VA 22206

CS

United States Department of Commerce Standard

FS

Federal Specification General Services Administration

WFSIS

Specifications and Consumer Information Distribution Section

Washington Navy Yard, Bldg. 197 Washington, DC 10407

NBS

National Bureau of Standards

NFPA

National Fire Protection Association 60 Battery March Street

Boston, MA 02110

OSHA

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

U.S. Department of Labor

C/o Superintendent of Documents U.S. Government Printing Officer, Washington, DC 20402

TS

Turkish Standards Institute

Turk Standardlari Enstitusu

Necatibey Caddesi 112

Bakanliklar, Ankara, Turkey

UL

Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc. 333 Pfingston Road

Northbrook, IL 60062

UBC

Uniform Building Code

International Conference of Buildings Officials

5360 South Workman Mill Road Whittier, CA 90601

UMC

Uniform Mechanical Code

UPC

Uniform Plumbing Code International Conference of Building Officials

5360 South Workman Mill Road Whittier, CA 90601

END OF SECTION

SECTION 01300 - SUBMITTALS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED

A. Procedures

B. Samples

C. Shop Drawings

D. Product Data

E. Personnel

F. Tests

1.02 Related Requirements

A. Section 01320: As builts

B. Section 01310: Construction Phasing and Progress Schedules

C. Section 01730: Operation and Maintenance Data

1.03 PROCEDURES

A. Deliver all submittals to Contracting Officer as specified in the AF Form 66, or otherwise specified in the Specifications.

B. All submittals shall be in the English except where brochures are used that are only available in Turkish. If brochures or segments of brochures are used that are only available in Turkish then English translations of salient characteristics shall be provided.

C. Transmit each item using AF Form 3000. Identify project, Contractor, subcontractor and major suppliers. Identify pertinent drawing sheet and detail number and specification section number, as appropriate. Identify any deviations from contract documents.

D. The Contractor shall sign the certification on AF Form 3000 that each submittal is correct, has been reviewed for accuracy, completeness and is in strict accordance with the contract documents. Unsigned or incomplete submittals will be returned to the Contractor for corrective action. Any work done prior to receiving approved submittals shall be at the risk of the Contractor. Approval by the Contracting Officer shall not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for any errors or omissions in such submittals, nor from the responsibility of complying with the requirements of this contract, except with respect to variations described and approved in accordance with paragraph “D” below.

E. If Contractor submittals show variations from the contract requirements, the Contractor shall describe such variations in writing, on the covering AF Form 3000, at the time of submission. If the Contracting Officer approves any such variation(s), he shall issue an appropriate contract modification, except that, if the variation is minor and does not involve a change in price or time of performance, a modification need not be issued.

F. Submit initial progress schedules in accordance with Section 01310.

G. Government’s review will be limited to determination if submittals are in conformance with design concept and general requirements of the project. Approval by the Government shall not absolve the Contractor from his responsibilities for specifics of the item or items submitted.

H. Submittals shall be accepted only from the Contractor (not sub-contractor or material supplier), who shall check submittals for completeness, accuracy for construction purposes and conformance with contract requirements and shall indicate his concurrence on each submittal.

I. After Contracting Officer’s review of submittal, revise and resubmit as required, identifying changes made since previous submittal.

J. Within 30 days of award, submit Submittal Schedule. (i.e., training plan, O&M manuals, recommended supply spare parts list), and testing and commissioning forms.

K. Submittals must be 100% is to be complete for each system reviewed.

1.04 PROPOSED SUBSTITUTIONS

A. Submit proposed substitutions to Contracting Officer within ten (10) days after the date of Notice to Proceed is issued.

1) Submit proposed substitutions relating to particular subcontractors trade at one time.

2) List proposed items.

3) State amounts for all cost variations.

4) Include Shop Drawings, product Data and all information required to determine suitability of proposed product.

5) Supply additional information if requested by the Contracting Officer.

B. Approval or Rejection: Approval or rejection of substitutions is at the Contracting Officer’s discretion, whose judgment will be final. Factors for acceptability of proposed substitutions are as follows:

1) Quality of materials, structural strength and details of construction or fabrication.

2) Performance and function.

3) Appearance and finish.

4) Impact on other work shall be identified.

C. Resubmission of Proposed Substitution; Do not resubmit any previously rejected proposed substitutions.

D. Compliance: Use of approved substitutions does not relieve the Contractor from compliance with the Contract Documents.

E. Unauthorized Substitutions: If substitute materials are installed without prior approval, remove the unauthorized materials and install those indicated or specified, at no additional cost to the Government.

1.05 SHOP DRAWINGS:

A. The Contractor shall submit shop drawings of all items for which shop drawings are specified in other sections and for all major equipment whether shop drawings therefore are specified in other sections or not. The Contractor should allow sufficient lead-time to process shop drawings. No additional contract performance time will be granted for delays caused by processing, approving or resubmitting shop drawings. Each submittal shall be clearly marked with the project name, dated and accompanied by a letter of transmittal listing all items included in the submittal and referencing the project specification page and article numbers applicable to each item. Submittals shall be blueprints made from originals of fine quality vellum paper (standard A3 size of 29.7 cmx42 cm) with black ink lines and lettering. All submittals shall be in the English except where brochures are used that are only available in Turkish. If brochures or segments of brochures are used that are only available in Turkish then English translations of salient characteristics shall be provided.

1) Shop drawings shall include: Fabrication, erection, layout and setting drawings, manufacturer's catalog sheet and/or descriptive data for materials and equipment, showing dimensions, performance characteristics and capacities; wiring and control diagrams; electrical characteristics and other pertinent information as required to obtain approval of the items and the materials of those items involved.

B. The Contracting Officer will return one (1) set of approved satisfactory shop drawings. If shop drawings are disapproved, the Contractor shall make such corrections and changes as indicated and resubmit for approval as previously specified. No corrections or changes indicated on shop drawings shall be considered as an extra work order.

C. Approval of shop drawings will not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for accuracy of such shop drawings, proper fitting, coordination, construction of work and furnishing materials and work required by the Contractor but not so indicated on the shop drawings. Approval of shop drawings shall not be construed as approving departures from contract requirements.

D. Shop drawings shall be prepared by persons competent and experienced in the trade involved. Drafting skill is not a requirement, but accurate and completeness of drawings shall reflect field measurements and conditions and shall show the relationship of the item to adjacent materials.

E. Shop drawings are not part of the contract documents. Contract documents are prepared under the guidance of the design professional. Shop drawings by long standing tradition in the construction industry are usually prepared by trade’s people who are not registered architects or engineers.

F. The purpose of shop drawings is not to depict or define design but to show how the construction documents requirements are to be implemented.

1.06 TESTS: The Contractor shall submit in writing the name and qualifications of the professional testing laboratories to be used on this project, within the time as specified on the AF Form 66. All testing laboratory facilities shall be subject to inspection by the Contracting Officer or his Technical Representative.

A. Test Requirements: Shall be as stipulated in the various sections of this specification. The Contracting Officer or his Technical Representative may require additional tests of materials or items/systems if any test for a material or installation shows unsatisfactory material quality or item/system performance. All additional tests resulting from system or material failure shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

B. Test Report Submittals: Unless otherwise stipulated on the drawings or in this specification, all test reports shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer a maximum of three (3) calendar days after completion of the test. All reports shall be submitted in triplicate and shall be in the English language.

1.07 COLOR BOARDS

A. Submission Schedule: Consolidated construction color boards should be submitted within 45 days of the Notice to Proceed. Piecemeal submittals are not acceptable. All color boards are to be submitted in A4 size card stock in a ring binder. Contractor is required to certify availability of items at this time.

B. Material Matching: Construction color boards must match those approved during design.

C. Material Samples: Use actual materials rather than catalogs or photographs for colors, materials or samples.

D. Color Board Format: Color Boards shall be prepared in the following format:

1) Binders: Provide submittals in A4 size format. Use ring binders.

2) Sheet Material: Sheets containing samples shall be heavy, neutral colored (not white) illustration board capable of supporting a 8 inch by 10 inch carpet sample without distorting binder release or sheet tear-out due to hole failure.

3) Mounting: Adhesives must be appropriate for the sample.

4) Content: Color board shall consist of all samples, a finish schedule, floor plan and interior elevations if needed to explain finishes. Items other than material sample boards may be folded to A4 size.

5) Identification: Identify each sample by use, location and manufacturer’s name.

1.08 SAMPLES

A. When required by individual specification sections, submit samples…