024119.13 selective building demolition.doc

SECTION 02 41 19.13

SELECTIVE BUILDING DEMOLITION

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 Related Documents

A.

Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.

Section 01 73 29 – Cutting and Patching: Cutting and patching to accommodate new construction.

1.02 Summary

The Work of this Section includes:

Removal of designated items, including – but not limited to – the following.

a.

Building equipment.

b.

Building fixtures.

c.

Partitions and components.

2.

Identification and capping of exposed utilities.

3.

Provision of temporary dust‑control partitions and other protective measures to allow continued occupancy by the Government.

B.

Related Requirements:

Section 26 01 00 – Common Work Results for Electrical: Electrical demolition.

1.03 References

A.

Abbreviations and Acronyms: AHJs = Authorities having jurisdiction.

1.04 Administrative Requirements

A.

Do not start a portion of the Work of this Section until materials required for the completion of corresponding new Work are at hand – so that the installation of the new Work (including accessory items), in conjunction with any single demolition item, can proceed immediately upon completion of the demolition involved.

1.05

SUBMITTALS

A.

Prepare, review, approve, and submit Informational Submittals (Special Procedure Submittals) per the General Requirements. Submit demolition procedures and operational sequence required by this Section for review and acceptance by the Contracting Officer.

1.06 Project conditions

Existing Conditions:

When piping and conduiting are encountered within the demolition area, and such lines are not indicated to be removed, support, protect, and maintain such lines – and be responsible for all damage – until completion of the Work of this Section.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.01 Examination

A.

Indications of demolition on the Drawings are based on casual field observation and existing record documents.

B.

Beginning of demolition means that the Installer accepts working under the existing conditions.

3.02

PREPARATION

Throughout the course of the Work, phase operations to avoid interfering with access to – or use of – building. Maintain:

Required exits.

Security of existing building using temporary doors, closers, and locksets.

Execute the Work of this Section:

To ensure safety of persons against damage by falling dust and debris or other causes in connection with the Work.

To cause as little inconvenience to adjacent occupied building areas as possible.

To prevent movement or settlement of structure.

Provide and place bracing or shoring and be responsible for safety and support of structure. Assume liability for resulting movement, settlement, damage, or injury.

If safety of structure appears to be endangered, cease operations and notify the Contracting Officer immediately. Take precautions to properly support structure. Do not resume operations until safety is restored.

C.

Protection:

Provide, erect, and maintain barricades, lighting, guardrails, and warning signs as required by the AHJs to protect occupants of buildings and workers.

Protect building surfaces against damage from demolition operations.

Erect and maintain temporary dust‑control partitions as required to prevent spread of dust, fumes, and odors, and smoke to other parts of the building. On completion, remove temporary partitions and repair damaged surfaces to match adjacent surfaces.

4.

Erect and maintain overhead protection consisting of tarpaulins treated with fire retardant.

3.03 Execution

Notations are made in various places on the Drawings to call attention to demolition that is required; however these are not intended to show each item to be removed.

Electrical:

Remove and dispose of items indicated to be demolished on the Drawings.

Provide temporary wiring and connections to maintain existing systems in service during construction as indicated on the Drawings.

Remove salvage and debris from the Site as it accumulates.

Dispose of materials in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Do not store, sell, burn, or otherwise dispose of salvage and debris at the Site.

Remove materials in a manner that prevents spillage.

Keep pavements and areas adjacent to and leading from the Site clean and free of mud, dirt, and debris at all times.

3.04 Adjusting

A.

Promptly repair or replace adjacent building materials – and surfaces adjacent to demolition operations – that are damaged during the course of the Work at no additional cost to the Government. Repair to levels equivalent to or better than their present quality as determined by the Contracting Officer. The same applies to existing lawns, sidewalks, drives, curbs, and gutters, throughout the Site.

B.

Repair demolition work performed in excess of that required.

3.05

CLEANING

Remove equipment, tools, and remaining materials and debris from the Site upon completion of the Work. Leave the Site in a condition acceptable to the Contracting Officer.

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