ULDF_13-0801_Construction-Specification.pdf

DIVISION 16 – ELECTRICAL

SECTION 16000 – 16999

ELECTRICAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION TITLE PAGES

ELECTRICAL TOC - 1

01010 Project Provisions 9

01060 Regulatory Requirements 1

02010 Cleaning Up 2

02045 Cutting and Patching 4

02111 Selective Demolition 2

16010 General Provisions 3

16030 Tests 1

16111 Conduit Systems 3

16120 Wire and Cable 3

16130 Receptacle, Device, Pull and Junction Boxes 1

16132 Nonmetallic Surface Raceway 2

16190 Supporting Systems 2

16721 Combination Mass Notification/Emergency Communication and Addressable Fire Alarm and Detection System 23

16749 Strut Mount Continuous Cable Support System 2

16970 Identification 1

AFRL, Fire Alarm/Mass Notification System For DFAS PROJECT PROVISIONS TE Project #3460 SECTION 01010 - 1 AFRL Project NR: ULDF 13-0801AE

SECTION 01010

PROJECT PROVISIONS

1.01 SCOPE

A. The work covered under this Contract consists of furnishing all labor, equipment, devices, and materials and performing all work required to provide a combination mass notification/emergency communication and addressable fire alarm and detection systems in accordance with these technical specifications and applicable drawings.

1.02 REFERENCED CODES AND STANDARDS

A. Codes and standards referred to in this specification shall be the latest adopted issue at the Date of Bid, unless otherwise specifically indicated.

1.03 LOCATION

A. The work area is located in DFAS (Building 1) at Air Force Research Laboratory, Rome Research Site, Rome, New York.

1.04 PRINCIPAL FEATURES

A. The work to be performed involves the following principal features:

1. Installation of combination mass notification/emergency communication and addressable fire alarm and detection panels.

2. Fire alarm system initiating devices.

3. Fire alarm system signaling devices.

4. Mass notification system signaling devices.

5. Fire alarm and mass notification system wiring.

6. Removal of existing fire alarm and detection systems (panels, components, wiring, etc.).

B. The above description of work is for the purpose of general information only and is not intended to include and describe every feature of work or to define the scope of the work.

1.05 WORK BY OTHERS

A. The following work will be performed by the Government:

1. Communications cabling to combination mass notification/emergency communication and addressable fire alarm and detection panels.

2. Fiber optic cabling to combination mass notification/emergency communication and addressable fire alarm and detection panels.

1.06 MATERIAL FURNISHED BY OTHERS

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A. The following material will be furnished by the Government:

1. Fire extinguishers.

1.07 UTILITIES

A. All reasonable quantities of electricity and water will be made available to the Contractor without cost to the Contractor. The Contractor will be responsible for all connections of utilities from the existing supply points. The Government will identify service tie-in points. The Government will not be held responsible for interruptions of utility service and will not be liable for Contractor delays, damages, or increased costs occasioned by any such interruption of service.

1.08 SANITARY FACILITIES

A. The Contractor and his work force may use the existing sanitary facilities in the various work area buildings, subject to the regulations governing their use by Government personnel. Maintain in a sanitary condition at all times.

1.09 FIRE PROTECTION

A. The Contractor shall perform all work in a fire-safe manner in accordance with fire prevention standards of the Rome Research Site. The Contractor shall have an approved fire extinguisher at the site at all times during working operations.

HALON AND C02 TYPE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED FOR USE.

The Contractor will call the City of Rome Fire Department, 315-339-7734, before working with any flame or spark producing equipment such as tar buckets, grinders, or welders, for approval of the contractors safety measures and to obtain a "Burn Permit" for this type of work.

1.10 POLLUTION CONTROL

A. The Contractor will perform all work consistent with the requirements of all Federal, State and Local laws, rules and regulations pertaining to pollution control.

1.11 WORK CONDITIONS

A. All work on this project will be performed while the building work areas and rooms adjacent to the work areas are occupied by military and civilian personnel. The Contractor is required to protect persons and property throughout the progress of the work. The work area will be kept clean of all debris at all times. All flammables and combustibles stored on-site must be kept in a locker and area, both of which are approved by the Contracting Officer or his designated representative.

1.12 WORKMANSHIP

A. All work to be performed under this Contract shall be under the supervision of workmen skilled in the trades involved. Special qualifications for certain work are listed in the appropriate sections of this specification.

1.13 SUBMITTALS

A. All items indicated in the Schedule of Material Submittals shall be submitted for approval:

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1. Any other items required, per specifications, that cannot be visually verified shall be submitted for approval when requested by the Contracting Officer or the designated representative.

2. Submittals which may be required by this Contract, if submitted in printed matter, shall be made in four copies. One copy of the printed submittals will be returned to the Contractor.

3. The Contractor must submit for approval those items which deviate from the specifications. Submission will be on an AF Form 3000.

B. At the pre-construction conference, the Contractor, Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative, and the Contract Administrator will review the submittal requirements. The Contractor must be prepared to discuss the delivery dates for those submittals which are required, or for the items the Contractor plans to submit for approval. Once approved, the submission deadlines shall be incorporated into the Schedule of Materials submittals.

C. The Contractor is reminded that any item(s) installed prior to the Contracting

Officer's approval is being done at his/her own risk. If any item does not meet the Contract requirements as determined by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor will be required to remove same at his/her own expense.

D. Equipment submittals, unless otherwise specified, shall conform with the following:

1. Submittals shall be complete with the manufacturer's product description literature. SUBMITTALS WITH INSUFFICIENT LITERATURE WILL BE

DISAPPROVED.

2. Submittals shall include a complete listing of all associated parameters contained in the Technical Specifications and Drawings (materials, finishes, capacities, temperatures, pressures, electrical characteristics, etc.). THE

CONTRACTING OFFICER OR HIS TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE WILL NOT

TRANSFER INFORMATION FROM THE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND

DRAWINGS TO THE SUBMITTALS. INCOMPLETE SUBMITTALS WILL BE

DISAPPROVED.

3. Submittals shall be clearly marked to differentiate between the applicable and extraneous portions. THE CONTRACTING OFFICER OR HIS TECHNICAL

REPRESENTATIVE WILL NOT MARK THE SUBMITTALS. UNMARKED

SUBMITTALS WILL BE DISAPPROVED.

1.14 INTERRUPTION OF UTILITIES

A. No utility services shall be interrupted to make connections, to relocate, or for any purpose, without approval of the Contracting Officer.

B. Request for permission to shut down services shall be submitted in writing to the

Contracting Officer fourteen (14) days prior to date of proposed interruption. The request shall give the following information:

1. Location of shut-off.

2. Services affected.

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3. Hours and date of shut-off.

4. Approximate length of time shut-off will be in effect.

C. Services shall not be interrupted until receipt of approval of the proposed hours and date from the Contracting Officer.

1.15 FIELD MEASUREMENTS

A. The Contractor shall verify all measurements and be responsible for dimensions, fitting and proper trimming of items directly connected with all work described in this Contract. The Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer of any discrepancy prior to starting the work.

1.16 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. The work to be done on this project is located within areas that are under security of the Department of Defense Police assigned to the RRS Information Directorate.

To gain access to the areas to examine the work to be done for estimating purposes, arrangements must be made with the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative. Contractor personnel will be granted escorted entry into the areas. Prior to initial work commencement, the Contractor shall supply the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative a letter identifying all personnel employed during construction. Each time additions or deletions to the letter occur, an updated letter shall be forwarded to the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative. Identification data shall include name, social security account number and company name/phone number of each person.

B. When it has been determined which Contractor will accomplish the project, RRS and DFAS security requirements shall be met prior to initial work commencement.

A Rome Lab and DFAS badge will be required for each employee to gain access to the building.

1. RSS requirement:

a. A visit request will be required for each employee. The Contractor will supply this to Security through the Contracting Office. The Visit Request can be done via RRS Visit Request Form, AFMC Form 97 or a simple Company Letterhead letter identifying all personnel who will be employed during the work. The request will contain a full name to include a middle initial (Frank A. Dude), social security number (111-11-1111), date of birth (14 Dec 1953) and place of birth (Austin, Texas); if the individual is not a US Citizen they will not be allowed within the complex or facilities. If, the individual is not a US Citizen but has a Green Card, Form I-551 or has the I-551 stamp on their passport, Security will need to see either one.

2. DFAS requirements:

a. Questionnaire SF-85 for non-sensitive positions and a FD285 fingerprint card for a pre-appointment background investigation shall be submitted for each employee. Each employee must be found eligible (meet requirements) based on the background check and fingerprint check in order to be issued a DFAS Contractor Unescorted Badge.

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b. The SF-85 questionnaire is an electronic document that must be completed on line. Necessary information to access the SF-85 on the web site will be provided directly to the employees identified.

c. The FD258 fingerprint card will be provided and actual fingerprinting will be done by DFAS Rome security personnel.

C. Companies phone number and Supervisor/Foreman cell-phone number is necessary for the Law Enforcement Desk Sergeant.

D. All facilities are entered using a magnetic media entry badge. Contractor work within the facilities will be required to obtain an Unescorted Visitor Badge; this will be procured by the Division/Branch with oversight of the work. The badge is obtained in the lobby of Building 3, West Wing, Security Office. This badge will be worn at all times within the facility. These badges will be returned to the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative before completion of the final inspection. Any badges lost during the period of work will be reported to Security as soon as possible.

E. Access to the RRS complex is controlled by a Main Gate on Brooks Road, located just west of the Otis & Brooks intersection. Identification for the contractor to enter with a vehicle will be an access list supported by the electronic badge issued.

F. All commercial vehicles are searched prior to entry into the RRS Complex. Vehicle operators will be aware of the vehicle search pull-off area prior to approaching the Main Gate. A search of the vehicle will be conducted prior to its entry. All vehicles not needed for delivery of equipment of tools will be parked in the visitor parking area unless cleared through Security. There are no vehicles allowed within 25 meters (80 ft) of the RRS facilities.

1.17 DELIVERY AND STORAGE

A. Materials shall be delivered to the work area in undamaged condition, stored in fully covered, well ventilated areas, and protected from extreme changes in humidity and temperature.

B. The Contractor is responsible for securing materials in the storage area to protect from pilferage and vandalism.

C. The storage areas for this project are located as shown on the Drawing Title Sheet.

Access to these work areas is provided off main routes within the Griffiss Business and Technology Park Complex.

1.18 SAFETY

A. The Contractor shall:

1. Comply with all safety and health requirements necessary for the protection of personnel, facilities and equipment including, but not limited to all applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, while performing this contract at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Rome Research Site (RRS) in Rome, NY.

2. Maintain a written Safety Program, as required by OSHA and make said plan available for review by the government upon request by the contracting officer.

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3. In the event of a mishap during the performance of this contract on AFRL RRS premise, notify the contracting officer in an expeditious manner. Notification shall include the following information:

a. Contract, contract number, name and title of person(s) reporting.

b. Date, time and exact location of accident/incident.

c. Brief narrative of accident/incident (events leading to accident/incident).

d. Cause of accident/incident (if known).

e. Type of injury sustained and/or estimated cost of accident/incident

(material and labor to replace/repair) when damage is to government property.

f. Nomenclature of equipment and personnel involved in accident/incident.

g. Corrective actions (taken or proposed).

h. Other pertinent information.

1.19 PROPRIETARY EQUIPMENT

A. Reference to any equipment, material, article or patented process by trade name, mark or catalog number shall be regarded as establishing a standard of quality and shall not be construed as limiting competition. The Contractor may use any equipment, material article or process which is equal to that named as approved by the Contracting Officer.

1.20 PROTECTION

A. Protection of existing work:

1. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to insure against damage to the existing work to remain in place, to be reused, or to remain the property of the Government; i.e. walls, light fixtures, carpet, etc.

2. The Contractor shall insure that structural elements are not overloaded and additional structural supports required as a result of any cutting, removal, or demolition work performed under any part of this Contract are added.

B. Protection of buildings from the weather:

1. The interior of the building and all materials and equipment shall be protected from the weather at all times.

C. Dust control:

1. The amount of dust resulting from demolition shall be controlled to prevent the spread of dust to occupied portions of the building and to avoid creation of a nuisance in the surrounding areas.

D. Temporary closures:

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1. The Contractor shall provide temporary closures at all openings in outside walls affected by their work to maintain weather protection and security.

E. Protection of personnel:

1. Where the safety of non-Contractor personnel is endangered in the area of removal work and new construction, barricades shall be used.

1.21 REMOVED MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

A. General:

1. All materials and equipment indicated to be removed as part of the work become the property of the Contractor for removal from the job site at the Contractor’s expense, unless otherwise shown on the drawings or specified.

B. Items re-used as part of the work:

1. Items indicated to be re-used will be stored by the Contractor until such time as they may be reinstalled.

1.22 DISPOSAL OF REMOVED MATERIALS

1. Materials removed from the project which are designated as unusable by the Government shall be disposed of by the Contractor at his own expense off the Griffiss Business and Technology Park in accordance with applicable regulations.

2. All debris to be removed from the work site shall be transported in canvas covered trucks with the canvas tied down to prevent loss of materials while in route to the disposal areas.

3. The Contractor shall police the truck routes continuously and all debris which has dropped shall be picked up immediately.

B. Materials for Contractor salvage:

1. This material shall be removed from Government property before completion of the Contract.

2. Materials for salvage shall not be sold on the site.

1.23 REMOVAL AREAS

A. Patch existing construction and finishes damaged or left incomplete due to removals. Patching, unless otherwise indicated, will be limited to areas where removals occurred and will match existing in material, color and finish.

B. Cap or otherwise terminate existing utility services to removed equipment on all utilities that are to remain active.

1.24 SPECIAL CONDITIONS

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A. Should any materials be encountered during construction which are suspected to contain hazardous materials and are not indicated as such on the drawings, immediately stop work in that area and report the encountered condition to the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative.

1.25 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING

A. Provisions must be made to leave each entrance secured at the end of work each day and to minimize the duration of time each entrance is worked on from start to completion. Any work which affects the use of a required building exit must be coordinated with the Rome Research Site Safety Office.

B. The Contractor is required to maintain circulation corridors, exits and exit stairs in all building areas occupied by the Government.

C. Traffic control:

1. Routes of ingress and egress on the grounds and within existing buildings to the location of the work shall be over routes as directed by the Government.

2. Areas for parking vehicles belonging to the Contractor and his employees will be designated by the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative. Maintain the parking areas free of debris and obstructions, including snow.

1.26 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING

A. The Contractor may be paid for materials on site, however, they must appear on the Contract Progress Schedule and be inventoried by the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative prior to payment.

1.27 WORK SCHEDULE

A. Working hours for the Contractor will normally be between the hours of 0700 and 1600 hours (7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.), excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Federal holidays.

B. If the Contractor desires to work during periods other than above, additional government inspection forces may be required:

1. The Contractor must make his/her request to the Contracting Officer three

(3) days in advance of his/her intention to work during other periods to allow assignment of additional inspection forces.

2. If such force is reasonably available, the Contracting Officer may authorize the Contractor to perform work during periods other than normal duty hours/days.

3. However, if inspectors are required to perform in excess of their normal duty hours/days solely for the benefit of the Contractor, the actual cost of inspection at overtime rates will be charged to the Contractor. These adjustments to the Contract Price may be made periodically as directed by

1.28 REMOVAL OF TEMPORARY FACILITIES

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A. Maintain all temporary facilities and controls as long as needed for the safe and proper completion of the work.

B. Remove all such temporary facilities and controls as rapidly as progress of the work will permit or as directed by the Contracting Officer.

1.29 CLEAN-UP

A. Debris and rubbish control:

1. Remove all debris and rubbish daily from the site.

2. Remove debris and rubbish into a dumpster; then transport in a manner that will prevent spillage on streets or adjacent areas.

3. The Contractor shall make his/her own arrangements for dumping off the

Griffiss Business and Technology Park.

4. Burning of waste material on Griffiss Business and Technology Park is prohibited.

B. Regulations:

1. All disposal and hauling equipment and methods used shall comply to Federal, State, OSHA, and local regulations.

C. If the Contractor utilizes a collector box, it must be provided with a cover.

D. The Contractor shall protect and restore lawn areas and plant materials during the course of this Contract. Lawn areas shall be protected and restored to a condition equal to that prior to the start of work of this Contract.

1.30 DIGGING PERMITS

A. The Contractor shall have an approved Contracting Officer's Work Clearance Permit in his possession before any excavation work is permitted:

1. Twenty-one days prior to any planned excavation, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing of his request to obtain a Work Clearance Permit (digging permit).

2. Work clearance permits are processed by the Contract Management Office

(IFOCO) of Rome Research Site Civil Engineering upon receipt of request from

3. The Contractor shall have staked the area of excavation prior to initiating request.

4. Upon receipt of request, IFOCO will notify AFRL/IFOCC and other appropriate offices for location of underground communication and other utility lines within the staked areas of excavation.

5. The Contractor shall hand-excavate the immediate area where communication and utility lines are identified. In areas of uncertainty where communication and utility lines are known to exist, but the location is uncertain, Government

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6. The Contractor shall hand excavate the immediate area where communication and utility lines have been located in the field.

7. All excavation work in the above described known and uncertain areas where communication and other utilities have been identified and staked shall be hand-excavated by the Contractor a minimum of five feet on both sides of staked areas.

8. If staked lines in these areas are not found, the Contractor shall notify IFOCO immediately before proceeding with any further excavation.

B. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer 14 days prior to the start of demolition work.

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SECTION 01060

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 CODES

A. Conform to the requirements of all Federal, State and Local Codes and Ordinances, unless otherwise noted below.

B. Conform to the requirements of all public utility companies.

C. The requirements of Military Handbook 1008B, the Uniform Building Code, National Fire Protection Association Codes and National Electric Code apply to this project.

D. Conform to OSHA requirements, including Part 1910, General Industry, and Part

1926, Construction.

1.02 PERMITS, FEES AND INSPECTIONS

A. All permits (other than building permits), fees and inspections required by Governmental agencies, regulatory agencies, utility companies or others during the course of the work shall be obtained by the Contractor.

B. The Contractor shall arrange for and pay all costs of such permits, fees and inspections.

1.03 REFERENCED CODES AND STANDARDS

A. Codes and standards referred to in this specification shall be the latest adopted issue at the Date of Bid, unless otherwise specifically indicated.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

Not Used

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 CONFLICTING REQUIREMENTS

A. In the event of conflict between applicable Codes and Regulations and the requirements of the referenced Standards or these specifications, the provisions of the more stringent shall govern.

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SECTION 02010

CLEANING UP

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION

A. Maintain premises and public properties free from accumulations of waste, debris and rubbish caused by operations.

B. At completion of work, remove waste materials, rubbish, tools, equipment, machinery and surplus materials and clean all sight exposed surfaces; leave project clean and ready for occupancy.

1.02 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

A. Standards:

1. Maintain project in accordance with safety and insurance standards.

B. Hazards control:

1. Store volatile wastes in covered metal containers and remove from premises daily.

2. Prevent accumulation of wastes that create hazardous conditions.

3. Provide adequate ventilation during use of volatile or noxious substances.

C. Conduct cleaning and disposal operations to comply with local ordinances and anti-pollution laws.

1. Do not burn or bury rubbish and waste materials on project site.

2. Do not dispose of volatile wastes such as mineral spirits, oil or paint thinner in storm or sanitary drains.

3. Do not dispose of wastes into streams or waterways.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS

A. Use only cleaning materials recommended by manufacturer of surface to be cleaned.

B. Use cleaning materials only on surfaces recommended by cleaning material manufacturer.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

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3.01 EACH CONTRACTOR, DURING CONSTRUCTION

A. Execute cleaning to ensure that building, grounds and public properties are maintained free from accumulation of waste materials and rubbish.

B. At reasonable intervals during progress of work, clean site and public properties and dispose of waste materials, debris and rubbish.

C. Provide containers for collection of waste materials, debris and rubbish.

D. Remove waste materials, debris and rubbish from site and legally dispose of at public or private dumping areas off Government’s property.

E. Vacuum clean interior building areas on an as-needed basis until project is completed.

F. Handle materials in a controlled manner with as few handlings as possible; do not drop or throw materials from heights.

3.02 FINAL CLEANING

A. Each Contractor shall:

1. Employ experienced workmen or professional cleaners for final cleaning.

2. Remove grease, dust, dirt, stains, labels, fingerprints and other foreign materials from sight-exposed interior and exterior finished surfaces; polish surface to designated shine finish.

3. Repair, patch and touchup marred surfaces to specified finish to match adjacent surfaces.

B. Contractor shall:

1. Broom clean paved surfaces affected by Government’s operations.

2. Vacuum clean carpeting.

3. Wash and wax resilient floor tile.

AFRL, Fire Alarm/Mass Notification System For DFAS CUTTING AND PATCHING TE Project #3460 SECTION 02045 - 1

SECTION 02045

CUTTING AND PATCHING

1.01 DESCRIPTION

A. Cutting and patching covers adjustment to, and necessary reworking of, elements of construction in both new and existing work. The following definitions for cutting and patching apply to this Contract:

1. Cutting:

a. Physical modification of construction work, both new and existing, or removal of existing or installed materials, excluding excavation and earthwork.

2. Patching:

a. Restoration or replacement and installation of construction material, both new and existing, including finishing and patching.

B. Execute cutting, fitting or patching or work required to:

1. Make several parts fit properly.

2. Uncover work to provide for installation of ill-timed work.

3. Remove and correct defective work.

4. Remove and correct work not conforming to requirements of Contract

Documents.

5. Remove samples of installed work as specified for testing.

6. Install specified work in existing construction.

7. Remove existing construction.

8. Provide equipment, labor and incidentals necessary for cutting and patching as required for the installation of work in existing walls, floors and ceilings.

Patching must match adjacent material and finish.

9. Provide lintels capable of supporting wall construction above openings that are cut in existing walls.

C. Coordination:

1. Coordinate the installation of work with other Contractors to minimize cutting and patching in new construction.

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D. In addition to Contract requirements, upon written instructions of Contracting Officer:

1. Uncover work to provide for Contracting Officer’s observation of covered work.

2. Remove samples of installed materials for testing.

3. Remove work to provide for alterations of existing work.

E. Do not endanger work by cutting or altering work of others.

F. UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED OR DETAILED ON THE DRAWINGS, THE GENERAL

CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CUTTING AND PATCHING REQUIRED FOR ALL

TRADES.

1.02 SUBMITTALS

A. Prior to cutting that affects structural safety of project, submit written notice to

Contracting Officer requesting consent to proceed with cutting, including:

1. Identification of project.

2. Description of affected work.

3. Necessity for cutting.

4. Effect on other work of structural integrity of project.

5. Description of proposed work, designate:

a. Scope of cutting and patching.

b. Contractor and trades to execute work.

c. Products proposed to be used.

d. Extent of refinishing.

6. Alternatives to cutting and patching.

B. Should conditions of work or schedule indicate change of materials or methods, submit written recommendation to Contracting Officer, including:

1. Conditions indicating change.

2. Recommendations for alternative materials or methods.

3. Submittals as required for substitutions.

C. Submit written notice to Contracting Officer designating time work will be uncovered, to provide for observation.

1.03 PAYMENT FOR COSTS

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A. Costs caused by ill-timed or defective work, or work not conforming to Contract Documents, including costs for additional services of Architect/Engineer, will be paid for by the party responsible for ill-timed, rejected or non-conforming work.

2.01 MATERIALS FOR REPLACEMENT OF WORK REMOVED

A. Comply with specifications for type of work to be done.

3.01 INSPECTION

A. Inspect existing condition of work, including elements subject to movement or damage during removal of adjacent materials.

B. After uncovering work, inspect conditions affecting installation of new products.

3.02 PREPARATION PRIOR TO CUTTING

A. Provide shoring, bracing and support as required to maintain structural integrity of project.

B. Provide protection for materials on adjacent surfaces.

C. Provide protection when work will be exposed to the elements.

3.03 PERFORMANCE

A. Execute fitting and adjustment of products to provide finished installation to comply with specified tolerances and finishes.

B. Restore work that has been cut or removed; provide new products to complete work in accordance with requirements of Contract Documents.

C. Refinish entire surfaces as necessary to provide an even finish:

1. Continuous surfaces: to nearest intersections.

2. Assembly: entire refinishing.

D. Fill and patch openings and holes in existing construction when bolts, piping, ducts, conduit and other penetrating items are removed.

3.04 FIRE/SMOKE PENETRATIONS

A. All penetrations through fire-rated or smoke partitions require sleeves, fire-taping and fire-safing:

1. The Drywall Contractor is responsible to fire-tape and seal between drywall and sleeve.

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2. The Contractor or Subcontractor requiring the penetration is responsible to fire-safe between the sleeve and the pipe, duct, conduit, etc.

B. Penetrations through the existing concrete floor require fire-safing/sealant:

1. Maintain fire rating of system that has been penetrated.

2. Consult Contracting Officer.

C. Products:

1. USG Fire Stop System.

2. Tremco Fire Stopping Systems.

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SECTION 02111

SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

1.01 SUMMARY

A. In accordance with pertinent provisions of this section, carefully demolish and remove from the site those items scheduled to be so demolished and removed.

1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Use adequate numbers of skilled workmen who are thoroughly trained and experienced in the necessary crafts and who are completely familiar with the specified requirements and methods needed for proper performance of the work of this section.

3.01 SURFACE CONDITIONS

A. Examine the areas and conditions under which work of this section will be performed and correct conditions detrimental to timely and proper completion of the work. Do not proceed until unsatisfactory conditions are corrected.

3.02 DEMOLITION

A. By careful study of the Contract Documents, determine the location and extent of selective demolition to be performed.

B. In company with the Contracting Officer, visit the site and verify the extent and location of selective demolition required:

1. Carefully identify limits of selective demolition required.

2. Mark interface surface as required to enable workmen to also identify items to be removed and items to be left in place intact.

C. Prepare and follow an organized plan for demolition and removal of items:

1. Shut off, cap and otherwise protect existing public utility lines in accordance with the requirements of the public agency or utility having jurisdiction.

2. Completely remove all items scheduled to be demolished and removed, leaving surfaces clean, solid and ready to receive new specified materials.

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3. In all activities, comply with pertinent regulations of governmental agencies having jurisdiction.

D. Demolished material shall be considered to be the property of the Contractor and shall be completely removed from the site.

E. Use means necessary to prevent dust becoming a nuisance to the public, neighbors and other work being performed on or near the site.

3.03 REPLACEMENTS

A. In the event of demolition of items not so scheduled to be demolished, promptly replace such items to the approval of the Contracting Officer at no additional cost to the Government.

AFRL, Fire Alarm/Mass Notification System For DFAS GENERAL PROVISIONS, ELECTRICAL TE Project #3460 SECTION 16010 - 1

SECTION 16010

GENERAL PROVISIONS

ELECTRICAL

1.01 SCOPE OF WORK

A. Furnish and install equipment and materials required to provide a complete electrical system.

1.02 REQUIREMENTS

A. Systems shall conform with the applicable portions of American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Insulated Power Cable Engineers Association (IPCEA), National Electrical Manufacturer’s Association (NEMA), International Electrical Testing Association (INETA) and the associated utility company standards.

B. Systems shall conform with the applicable portions of the requirements set forth in the National Electrical Code (NFPA-70).

C. Components and/or systems tested by Underwriters Laboratories, or other suitable nationally recognized independent testing laboratories, shall bear the associated label, seal or stamp of conformance.

1.03 CONNECTIONS TO EXISTING EQUIPMENT

A. Furnish and install branch circuits serving equipment that is existing in accordance with the sizes and locations shown on the drawings, complete with final connections, including provisions for disconnects and receptacles as required.

1.07 FABRICATION DRAWINGS, MATERIAL LISTS AND EQUIPMENT

SUBMITTALS

A. Unless otherwise noted or herein specified, the following is required:

1. Material lists:

a. Conduit.

b. Wire and cable.

c. Supporting systems.

d. Identification.

e. Surface raceway systems.

2. Equipment submittals:

a. Combination mass notification/emergency communication and addressable fire alarm and detection system.

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3. Record drawings.

4. Maintenance manuals.

2.01 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS

A. Materials and equipment shall be in strict accordance with the parameters herein specified.

B. Material and/or equipment of the same category (e.g.: service entrance equipment, panelboards, load centers, circuit breakers, receptacles, switches, etc.)

shall be of the same manufacturer; special systems which are a composite of several manufacturer’s components (e.g., fire alarm, security alarm, communication) shall be supplied and serviced by a single source of responsibility.

2.02 ACCESSORIES AND COMPONENTS

A. It is the intent of this specification that systems and equipment shall be complete with the necessary quantity of accessories and components required to insure a properly functioning installation.

3.01 INSTALLATION

A. Unless otherwise noted or herein specified, materials and equipment shall be installed in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

B. Electrical work herein specified and/or noted shall be executed in strict conformance with the National Electrical Code.

3.02 REMOVALS

A. The disposal of associated components containing asbestos and/or polychlorinate biphenyls (PCB’s) shall be in strict conformance with governing federal, state and local regulations.

3.03 SUPPORTS

A. Provide auxiliary steel (beams, channels, angles, formed shapes, etc.) required to properly support equipment and distribution systems.

B. Utilize galvanized components (wherever practical) or field apply 2 coats of corrosion resistant primer.

3.04 RECORD DRAWINGS

A. Promptly record (in a neat, legible and red-color-only accentuated fashion, on a complete, designated set of contract documents containing no other markings) significant differences reflected by the actual installation (sizes, capacities, locations and features of distribution systems and equipment).

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B. Thoroughly review such recordings weekly with the Contracting Officer’s Technical

Representative and submit the completed set at the completion of work.

C. Additionally, prepare appropriately scaled drawings showing conduit locations below grade and within concrete slabs.

3.05 MAINTENANCE MANUAL

A. Manuals shall contain copies of approved fabrication drawings, material lists and equipment submittals, equipment operation/maintenance bulletins and names, addresses and telephone numbers relative to parts and service.

3.06 INSPECTION

A. Obtain New York Board of Fire Underwriters (NYFBU) or Independent Electrical

Inspection Agency (IEIA) inspection certificate and deliver to the Contracting Officer.

3.07 PERFORMANCE

A. Disconnect switches:

1. Furnish and install disconnect switches in strict accordance with National

Electrical Code.

B. Circuit Numbers:

1. Fixtures, devices or equipment shown to be on a common circuit may not be rearranged to other circuits without permission from the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative.

2. Circuit numbers or connections changed from those shown on the drawings shall be so noted on the “Project Record Documents” (as-built drawings).

3. Circuits and numbers actually used shall be entered in the directory of the associated panelboard.

3.08 POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM CHECK OUT

A. Subsequent to testing, concurrently energize related branch circuit loads on a feeder-by-feeder basis and correct associated phase imbalance.

3.09 INSTRUCTION

A. Provide thorough, organized instruction regarding equipment and systems operation to the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (secure written acknowledgement and forward to the Contracting Officer).

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SECTION 16030

TESTS

1.01 REQUIREMENTS

A. Test each completed portion of the wiring system before it is energized.

B. Provide all required test equipment and energy.

1.02 REPORTS

A. Complete reports of all grounding tests shall be submitted in duplicate by the

Contractor to the Engineer, indicating the date, weather conditions, persons present, instruments used, hook-up and location diagrams as necessary, test results, corrective actions taken if applicable, and results of retesting if applicable.

3.01 WIRING SYSTEMS – 600 VOLTS OR LESS

A. Test all conductors for opens, shorts and grounds.

3.02 GROUNDING SYSTEMS

A. Check conduit systems for “grounds” at convenient points such as outlets located near plumbing systems or building structural steel.

B. Check system neutrals and equipment grounding conductors separately for opens, shorts and unintentional grounds before interconnection to the grounding system.

AFRL, Fire Alarm/Mass Notification System For DFAS CONDUIT SYSTEMS TE Project #3460 SECTION 16111 - 1

SECTION 16111

CONDUIT SYSTEMS

A. Furnish and install conduit systems in accordance with the parameters shown on the drawings and herein specified.

B. Systems components shall be Underwriters Laboratories listed.

1.02 MATERIAL LISTS

A. Prior to installation, submit a list of materials to the Engineer for approval which shall conform with the following:

1. Each conduit system (including conduit material, fittings, connectors, bushings, etc.) shall be listed separately.

2. Listings of conduit material and fittings shall be complete with a description of parameters contained in the Contract Documents (schedule number, material, standards, etc.). THE ENGINEER WILL NOT TRANSFER INFORMATION FROM

THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS TO THE LISTINGS. INCOMPLETE LISTINGS

WILL BE DISAPPROVED.

2.01 DESCRIPTION

A. Rigid metal conduit (RSC):

1. Steel:

a. Conduit material:

1) Galvanized (after threading), chromated (subsequent to galvanizing), high strength steel conforming to ANSI Standard C80.1.

2) Corrosion resistant lubricating interior finish, color-coded end-cap thread protectors.

b. Fittings:

1) Couplings:

a) Threaded (where practical).

b) Threadless, malleable iron or steel, compression type (as required).

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2) Connectors:

a) Insulated, threadless, malleable iron or steel, compression type (as required).

c. Bushings:

1) Insulated, malleable iron, grounding type.

d. Acceptable manufacturers:

1) Wheatland, Triangle, LTV Copperweld, Allied Tube.

B. Electrical metallic tubing (EMT):

1. Steel:

a. Conduit material:

1) Galvanized, chromated and lacquered (subsequent to galvanizing), high grade mild steel conforming to ANSI Standard C80.3.

2) Corrosion resistant lubricated interior finish.

b. Fittings:

1) Couplings:

a) Steel, as noted, compression type (damp interior application).

b) Steel, as noted, set screw type (dry interior application).

2) Connectors:

a) Insulated, steel, as noted, compression type (damp interior location).

b) Insulated, steel, as noted, set screw type (dry interior application).

c. Acceptable manufacturers:

1) LTV Copperweld, Triangle, Wheatland or approved equal.

1. Metal conduit systems shall assure electrical continuity (low impedance pathway to ground).

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2. Provide suitable fittings to properly compensate for expansion and deflection at building control and expansion joints.

3. Conduit shall be 1/2” (minimum, unless otherwise noted); additionally, conduits for multiple branch circuits shall be 3/4” (maximum).

4. Plug or cap open ends and provide polypropelene pull cord in empty (spare) conduits.

B. Above grade:

1. Furnish and install conduit systems above grade (which are not in concrete slabs) substantially as shown on the drawings, as high as possible, parallel to building walls, clear of structural members (except when penetrations are shown or approved), positioned 12” (minimum) from hot surfaces (hot water and steam distribution systems, radiant heat transfer surfaces, convective heat transfer surface enclosures, etc.) and clear of equipment removal and service areas.

2. Unless otherwise noted, conduit systems shall be concealed in finished areas and exposed in unfinished areas.

3. Flexible metal conduit and liquidtight flexible metal conduit systems shall be bonded (at each end) to their associated equipment grounding conductors.

4. Units penetrating walls or partitions above grade (not constructed of masonry nor fire or smoke rated) shall be neatly patched with the appropriate (related) wall or partition material to insure the absence of an annular space.

C. Sleeves:

1. Furnish and install sleeves where conduit systems pass through building walls and floors in accordance with the following:

a. Units penetrating floors shall be Schedule 40, black steel (ASTM A-53) arranged to provide a waterproofing flange by projecting 1/2” above finished floor (except in Mechanical/Electrical Equipment Rooms where the projection shall be 2” above finished floor).

b. Openings through existing walls or partitions constructed of solid masonry shall be core drilled and shall not require sleeves.

2. Seal annular spaces with intumescent, synthetic elastomer (3M brand Fire Barrier; Caulk CP 25, Putty 303).

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SECTION 16120

WIRE AND CABLE

A. Furnish and install wire and cable in accordance with parameters shown on the drawings and herein specified.

B. Units shall be Underwriters Laboratories listed; complete with conductors, insulation, identification, color coding and connectors.

1.02 OPTIONS

A. Whenever these specifications describe more than one material and/or component under a particular category, it is the intent that this Contractor may exercise his option (in consistent fashion) in accordance with same unless otherwise specifically shown on the drawings.

A. Coleman Cable, Berk-Tek Alcatel, BICC General-Carol, Southwire Company, General Cable, American Wire, HWC Distribution Corp or approved equal.

2.02 DESCRIPTION

A. Conductors:

1. Material:

a. Copper.

2. Construction:

a. No. 10 AWG and smaller:

1) Solid.

b. No. 8 AWG and larger:

1) Stranded.

B. Insulation (600 volts or less):

1. No. 10 AWG and smaller:

a. THWN/THHN.

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2. No. 8 AWG and larger:

a. THWN/THHN, THW.

C. Identification:

1. Clearly marked (at regular intervals) size, type, voltage, Underwriters

Laboratories listing.

D. Color coding:

1. 120/208 volt, 3-phase:

a. Phase:

1) Black, red, blue.

b. Neutral:

1) White.

c. Ground:

1) Green.

E. Connectors:

1. General:

a. Factory fabricated.

b. Appropriate class, type, material, size, ampacity, temperature rating.

2. No. 10 AWG and smaller:

a. Insulated wire nut with locking spring type insert.

b. Solderless, long barrel compression type.

3. No. 8 AWG and larger:

a. Split bolt type.

3.01 MINIMUM SIZES

A. Power and lighting circuits:

1. No. 12 AWG.

B. Control circuits:

1. No. 14 AWG.

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C. Neutrals:

1. Equal to phase conductors.

3.02 INSTALLATION

A. All components of each designated conduit system shall be complete prior to pulling conductors.

B. Apply water soluble, Underwriters Laboratories listed pulling lubricant only as required and then as sparingly as possible; thereafter, thoroughly remove residual lubricant from accessible conductors within switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, junction boxes, pull boxes, wireways, etc.

C. Insulate connections with Underwriters Laboratories listed heat shrinkable insulators, molded composition covers and/or plastic tape.

D. Neatly train, lace and arrange conductors within panelboards, junction boxes, pull boxes, wireways, terminal cabinets, etc. to complement access and facilitate modifications.

AFRL, Fire Alarm/Mass Notification System For DFAS RECEPTACLE, DEVICE, TE Project #3460 PULL AND JUNCTION BOXES AFRL Project NR: ULDF 13-0801AE SECTION 16130 - 1

SECTION 16130

RECEPTACLE, DEVICE, PULL AND JUNCTION BOXES

A. Furnish and install receptacle, device, pull and junction boxes in accordance with the parameters shown on the drawings and herein specified.

B. Units shall be sized in accordance with the guidelines set forth in the National

Electrical Code (Article 370).

C. Units shall be Underwriters Laboratories listed.

A. Appleton, Raco, Steel City or approved equal.

A. Interior, dry locations:

1. Cadmium plated, code gauge steel.

B. Exterior and interior, wet locations:

1. Cadmium plated cast alloy, threaded hubs, gasketed cover, stainless steel fasteners, NEMA 3R.

A. Boxes shall be securely mounted to the building construction and shall not be supported by the associated conduit system.

B. Boxes shall be fully recessed, positioned level and plumb and properly aligned relative to the associated room finishes.

C. Actual locations shall be coordinated with other elements contributing to the aesthetics of the associated wall elevation (complete with complementary bar hangers as required.

D. Boxes serving two or more devices shall be the multiple gang type.

AFRL, Fire Alarm/Mass Notification System For DFAS NONMETALLIC SURFACE RACEWAY TE Project #3460 SECTION 16132 - 1

SECTION 16132

NONMETALLIC SURFACE RACEWAY

A. Furnish and install nonmetallic surface raceway system in accordance with the parameters shown on the drawings and herein specified.

B. Units shall be installed in accordance with the National Electrical Code (Article

352), Underwriters Laboratories listed, comply with TIA/EIA Telecommunications Standards, complete with fittings, boxes, devices and all accessories necessary for a complete system.

A. Wiremold, Carlon, Hubbell or approved equal.

A. Material:

1. Rigid polyvinyl chloride (PVC) meeting UL 94V-O flammability requirements;

ivory or white as noted.

B. Raceway:

1. 1-piece, molded snap-on cover with safety interlock system.

C. Fittings:

1. Elbows, tees, conduit adapters, splice covers, end caps, etc. as required.

A. Fittings shall overlap the cover and base to hide any uneven cuts.

B. Provide wire clips at 48” on-center to support wires and cables within the raceway.

C. Raceway shall be securely mounted to the building construction with steel fasteners and shall not be supported by the associated conduit system.

D. Raceway shall be surface mounted, positioned level and plumb and properly aligned relative to the associated room finishes.

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