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SECTION 01 42 00 GENERAL REFERENCES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 DEFINITIONS

A. Agreement: The Agreement forms part of the Contract between the parties.

B. "Building Manager" is the Government employee responsible for the administration, operation and maintenance of the building.

C. Contract: see Agreement.

D. "Cutting" refers to removal of material by cutting, sawing, drilling, breaking, chipping, grinding, excavating and similar operations.

E. "Furnish" means to supply and deliver to the Project site, ready for unloading, unpacking, assembling, installation and similar operations.

F. “General Terms and Conditions" are defined by the Agreement.

G. “Government" refers to the General Service Administration, Public Buildings Service (GSA PBS).

H. "Indicated" refers to graphic representations, notes or schedules on the Drawings, or to requirements elsewhere in the Specifications or other Contract Documents. Terms such as "shown", "noted", "scheduled" and "specified" have the same meaning as "indicated" and are used to further help locate the reference, but no limitation on location is intended.

I. "Install" describes operations at the Project site, including unloading, temporary storage, unpacking, assembling, erecting, placing, anchoring, applying, working to dimension, finishing, curing, protecting, cleaning and similar operations.

J. "Installer", unless otherwise noted or under separate contract with the Government, is the Contractor or another entity engaged by the Contractor, either directly or indirectly through subcontracting, to perform a particular construction operation at the Project site, including installation, erection, application and similar operations. Installers shall be skilled in the operations they perform. Where indicated, installers shall also be Specialists as defined in the Construction Contract Clauses.

K. "Label": This must be provided by a National Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL), or other entity approved by GSA. The burden of documentation for validation shall be provided by the Contractor.

L. "Notice to Proceed" is the Contracting Officer's notification by letter to the Contractor to proceed with the Contract. Issuance of the Notice to Proceed may activate the time period for the completion of certain work, including Substantial Completion and Contract Completion.

M. “Owner" is the Government.

N. "Patching" refers to restoration of a surface to its original completed condition by filling, repairing, refinishing, closing and similar operations.

O. "Project site" refers to the space available to the Contractor for performance of the Work, either exclusively or in conjunction with others performing other work.

P. "Provide" means to furnish and install, complete in place and ready for full use.

Q. "Punch List" is the entire listing of all incomplete and/or defective work including items that must be completed pursuant to Contract Completion.

R. “Regulations" are found in the FAR, GSAM, and CFR including orders issued by the government.

S. “Substantial Completion" is defined in the Agreement, with additional conditions in Specification Section 017700 Closeout.

T. “Superintendent” refers to the Contractor’s on-site representative who is responsible for continuous field supervision, coordination, planning, scheduling, and completion of the work and, unless another person is designated by the contract specification as the safety officer, jobsite safety.

U. "Testing Agency" or "testing laboratory" is an independent entity engaged to perform specific inspections or tests, either at the Project site or elsewhere, and to report the results of those inspections and tests.

V. Where "directed", "authorized", "selected", "approved", or a similar term is used in conjunction with the Contractor's submittals, applications, requests and other activities, and the specifications state that an individual other than the Contracting Officer, such as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), shall provide this action, it is understood that only the Contracting Officer has this authority unless the Contracting Officer provides written authorization to a different individual. The Contracting Officer shall provide the written authorization to the Contractor, upon request.

1. When the individual is authorized by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor may still appeal the action to the Contracting Officer.

2. The Contracting Officer's decision will be final, subject to the Disputes clause.

1.2 DRAWING SYMBOLS

A. Except as otherwise indicated, symbols used on the Drawings are those symbols recognized in the construction industry.

1. These include graphic symbols defined by "Architectural Graphic Standards", published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., as well as graphic symbols recommended by ASHRAE, ASME, ASPE, CSI, IEEE and similar technical organizations for the mechanical and electrical Drawings.

2. The Contractor shall refer uncertainty or ambiguity as to the meaning of symbols to the Contracting Officer for clarification before proceeding.

1.3 INDUSTRY STANDARDS

A. Applicability of Standards: The Contract Documents require the Contractor to meet, satisfy, or otherwise follow various industry standards. Unless otherwise stated in the Contract Documents, the industry standards are incorporated into the Contract Documents as an Exhibit and Other Attachment (see Agreement, Order of Precedence) by reference and are made a part of the Exhibits and Other Attachments as if fully set forth as an Exhibit and Other Attachment.

B. Conflicting Requirements. Refer to the Agreement for the Order of Precedence clause and the latest version of GSA’s P100 Facilities Standards.

C. Publication Date. The publication date for any industry standard is the most recent version as of the date that the Government issues the Solicitation. When an applicable industry standard has been revised after contract award that may result in an increase in cost or time, the Contractor shall submit a change order proposal for the Government’s consideration.

D. Specialized Work. In certain instances, a Specification section may require that the Contractor engage a specialized company or individual to perform certain work. In such instances, the Contractor shall subcontract for such work. The Contractor may not perform any such work with its own, in-house employees.

E. Abbreviations and Acronyms used in the Specifications and other Contract Documents mean the recognized name of a trade association, standards-producing organization, and authority having jurisdiction or other entity applicable to the context of the particular provision. Except as otherwise indicated, refer to the current editions of the following publications for abbreviations:

1. "Encyclopedia of Associations: National Organizations of the U.S.", published by Gale Research.

2. "National Trade and Professional Associations of the United States", published by Columbia Books.

3. "Means Illustrated Construction Dictionary - New Unabridged Edition" published by R.S. Means Company, Inc.

4. "Abbreviations and Acronyms," paragraphs A. through E. identified herein.

F. Abbreviation and Acronyms Listing. The following names are subject to change and are believed, but are not assured, to be accurate and up-to-date as of the date of the Contract Documents.

1. AA- Aluminum Association

2. AABC - Associated Air Balance Council

3. AAMA - American Architectural Manufacturers Association

4. AAN - American Association of Nurserymen (See ANLA)

5. AASHTO - American Association of State Highway and Transportation

6. AATCC - American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists

7. ABMA - American Bearing Manufacturers Association

8. ABMA - American Boiler Manufacturers Association

9. ACI - American Concrete Institute

10. ACIL - American Council of Independent Laboratories

11. AISET - The Association of Independent Scientific, Engineering, and Testing Firms

12. ACPA - American Concrete Pipe Association

13. ADC - Air Diffusion Council

14. AEIC - Association of Edison Illuminating Companies

15. AFBMA - Anti-Friction Bearing Manufacturers Association (See ABMA)

16. AFPA - American Forest and Paper Association

17. AGA - American Gas Association

18. AGC - Association of General Contractors

19. AHA - American Hardboard Association

20. AHAM - Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers

21. AI - Asphalt Institute

22. AIA - The American Institute of Architects

23. AIA - American Insurance Association

24. AIHA - American Industrial Hygiene Association

25. AISC - American Institute of Steel Construction

26. AISI - American Iron and Steel Institute

27. AITC - American Institute of Timber Construction

28. ALA - American Laminators Association (See LMA)

29. ALI - American Lighting Institute

30. ALCA - Associated Landscape Contractors of America

31. ALI - Associated Laboratories, Inc.

32. ALSC - American Lumber Standards Committee

33. AMCA - Air Movement and Control Association International, Inc.

34. ANLA - American Nursery and Landscape Association

35. ANSI - American National Standards Institute

36. AOAC - Association of Official Analytical Chemists International

37. AOSA - Association of Official Seed Analysts

38. APA - American Plywood Association (see EWA)

39. APA - Architectural Precast Association

40. API - American Petroleum Institute

41. ARI - Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute

42. ARMA - Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association

43. ASA - Acoustical Society of America

44. ASC - Adhesive and Sealant Council

45. ASCA - Architectural Spray Coaters Association

46. ASCE - American Society of Civil Engineers

47. ASHES - American Society for Healthcare Environmental Services - Division of the American Hospital Association

48. ASHRAE - American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers.

49. ASI - Architect's Supplemental Information

50. ASLA - American Society of Landscape Architects

51. ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers

52. ASPA - American Sod Producers Association (See TPI)

53. ASPE - American Society of Plumbing Engineers

54. ASQ - American Society for Quality

55. ASSE - American Society of Sanitary Engineering

56. ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials

57. ATIS - Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions

58. ATS - Automatic Transfer Switch

59. AWCI - Association of the§ Wall and Ceiling Industries International

60. AWCMA - American Window Covering Manufacturers Association (See WCMA)

61. AWI - Architectural Woodwork Institute

62. AWPA - American Wood-Preservers' Association

63. AWS - American Welding Society

64. AWWA - American Water Works Association

65. BAS - Building Automation System

66. BHMA - Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association

67. BIA - Brick Industry Association

68. BIFMA - The Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer's Association International

69. BIM - Building Information Model

70. BOD - Basis of Design

71. CABO - Council of American Building Officials

72. CAGI - Compressed Air and Gas Institute

73. CAUS - Color Association of the United States

74. CBHF - State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Home Furnishings and Thermal Insulation Technical Information

75. CBMA - Certified Ballast Manufacturers Association

76. CC - Construction Contractor

77. CE - Construction or Consulting Engineer

78. CEx - Contract Executive

79. CCC - Carpet Cushion Council

80. CDA - Copper Development Association Inc.

81. CE - Corps of Engineers (U.S. Department of the Army)

82. CFFA - Chemical Fabrics & Film Association, Inc.

83. CFR - Code of Federal Regulations (Publications available from the Government Printing Office)

84. CGA - Compressed Gas Association

85. CGSB - Canadian General Standards Board

86. CISCA - Ceilings and Interior Systems Construction Association

87. CISPI - Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute

88. CLFMI - Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute

89. CLP - Certified Landscape Professional

90. CLT-E - Certified Landscape Technician-Exterior

91. CLT-I - Certified Landscape Technician - Interior

92. CLPA – California Lathing and Plastering Association

93. CMPM - CM Project Manager

94. CM - Construction Manager

95. CMa - Construction Manager Agency

96. CO - Contracting Officer

97. COLP - Certified Ornamental Landscape Professional

98. CORPS - Army Corps of Engineers

99. COTR - Contracting Officer's Technical Representative

100. COBIE - Construction to Operations Building Information Exchange

101. CPA - Composite Panel Association

102. CPPA - Corrugated Polyethylene Pipe Association

103. CPSC - Consumer Product Safety Commission

104. CRI - Carpet and Rug Institute

105. CRSI - Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute

106. CS - Commercial Standard (U.S. Department of Commerce)

107. CSI - Construction Specifications Institute

108. CSSB - Cedar Shake and Shingle Bureau

109. CTI - Ceramic Tile Institute of America

110. CTI - Cooling Tower Institute

111. CTP - Certified Turfgrass Professional

112. DHI - Door and Hardware Institute

113. DIPRA - Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association

114. DLPA – Decorative Laminate Products Association

115. DOC - Department of Commerce (Publications available from the Government Printing Office)

116. DOJ - Department of Justice

117. DOT - Department of Transportation

118. DP - Design Professional

119. ECSA - Exchange Carriers Standards Association (See ATIS)

120. EIA - Electronic Industries Association

121. EIMA - EIFS Industry Members Association

122. EJMA - Expansion Joint Manufacturers Association

123. EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

124. EPAct 2005 – Energy Policy Act of 2005

125. EISA Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007

126. EWA - Engineered Wood Association

127. FAA - Federal Aviation Administration

128. FCC - Federal Communications Commission

129. FCI - Fluid Controls Institute

130. FCICA - Floor Covering Installation Contractors Association

131. FDA - US Food and Drug Administration

132. FGMA - Flat Glass Marketing Association (See GANA)

133. FHA - Federal Housing Administration (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development)

134. FM - Factory Mutual System

135. FMR - Federal Management Regulation

136. FPE - Fire Protection Engineer

137. FPS - Federal Protective Service

138. FPT - Functional Performance Test

139. FS - Federal Specification (Publications available from GSA)

140. FSC – Forest Stewardship Council

141. FTI – Facing Tile Institute

142. GA - Gypsum Association

143. GANA - Glass Association of North America

144. GRI - Geosynthetic Research Institute

145. GSA - General Services Administration

146. HEI - Heat Exchange Institute

147. HFES - Human Factors and Ergonomics Society

148. HI - Hydraulic Institute

149. HI - Hydronics Institute - Division of Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association

150. HMA - Hardwood Manufacturers Association

151. HPVA - Hardwood Plywood and Veneer Association

152. IALD - International Association of Lighting Designers

153. IAS - International Approval Services - Division of Canadian Standards Association

154. ICEA - Insulated Cable Engineers Association

155. IEC - International Electrotechnical Commission (Publications available from ANSI)

156. IES - Illuminating Engineering Society

157. IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

158. IESNA - Illuminating Engineering Society of North America

159. IGCC - Insulating Glass Certification Council

160. IIDA - International Interior Design Association

161. ILI - Indiana Limestone Institute of America

162. IMSA - International Municipal Signal Association

163. INCE - Institute of Noise Control Engineering

164. ISA - International Society for Measurement and Control

165. ISC - Interagency Security Committee

166. ISEA - Industrial Safety Equipment Association

167. ISS - Iron and Steel Society

168. KCMA - Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association

169. LEED - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

170. LGSI - Light Gage Structural Institute

171. LIA - Lead Industries Association, Inc.

172. LMA - Laminating Materials Association

173. LPI - Lightning Protection Institute

174. MBMA - Metal Building Manufacturers Association

175. MCAA - Mechanical Contractors Association of America

176. MFMA - Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association

177. MFMA - Metal Framing Manufacturers Association

178. MHIA - Material Handling Industry Association

179. MIA - Marble Institute of America

180. MIA - Masonry Institute of America

181. MIL - Military Standardization Documents (U.S. Department of Defense)

182. MILCON - Military Construction

183. ML/SFA - Metal Lath/Steel Framing Association

184. MSS - Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings Industry

185. NAA - National Arborist Association

186. NAAMM - National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers

187. NAAMM - North American Association of Mirror Manufacturers (See GANA)

188. NACE - National Association of Corrosion Engineers International

189. NAGDM - National Association of Garage Door Manufacturers (See DASMA)

190. NAIMA - North American Insulation Manufacturers Association

191. NAMI - National Accreditation & Management Institute, Inc.

192. NAPA - National Asphalt Pavement Association

193. NBHA - National Builders Hardware Association (See DHI)

194. NBIMS - National Building Information Model Standards

195. NBGQA - National Building Granite Quarries Association, Inc.

196. NBS – National Bureau of Standards

197. NIBS - National Institute of Building Sciences

198. NIST - National Institute of Standards and Technology

199. NCAC - National Council of Acoustical Consultants

200. NCCA - National Coil Coaters Association

201. NCMA - National Concrete Masonry Association

202. NCPI - National Clay Pipe Institute

203. NCRPM - National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

204. NCSPA - National Corrugated Steel Pipe Association

205. NEBB - Natural Environmental Balancing Bureau

206. NEC - National Electrical Code

207. NECA - National Electrical Contractors Association

208. NEI - National Elevator Industry

209. NEMA - National Electrical Manufacturers Association

210. NETA - InterNational Electrical Testing Association

211. NFPA - National Fire Protection Association

212. NFPA - National Forest Products Association (See AFPA)

213. NFRC - National Fenestration Rating Council Incorporated

214. NGA - National Glass Association

215. NHLA - National Hardwood Lumber Association

216. NIA - National Insulation Association

217. NIAC - National Insulation and Abatement Contractors Association (See NIA)

218. NIST - National Institute of Standards and Technology (U.S. Department of Commerce)

219. NKCA - National Kitchen Cabinet Association (See KCMA)

220. NPCA - National Paint and Coatings Association

221. NRCA - National Roofing Contractors Association

222. NRMCA - National Ready Mixed Concrete Association

223. NRTL - Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory

224. NSA - National Stone Association

225. NSF - National Sanitation Foundation International

226. NTMA - National Terrazzo and Mosaic Association

227. NVLAP - National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (via NIST)

228. NUSIG - National Uniform Seismic Installation Guidelines

229. NWFA - National Wood Flooring Association

230. NWMA - National Woodwork Manufacturers Association (See NWWDA)

231. NWWDA - National Wood Window and Door Association

232. O & M - Operations & Maintenance

233. OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (U.S. Department of Labor)

234. P100 - GSA Facilities Standards for the Public Building Service (PBS)

235. PATMI - Powder Actuated Tool Manufacturers' Institute

236. PCA - Portland Cement Association

237. PCI - Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute

238. PDCA - Painting and Decorating Contractors of America

239. PDI - Plumbing and Drainage Institute

240. PDS - Program Development Study

241. PEI - Porcelain Enamel Institute

242. PLANET - Professional Landcare Network

243. PMO – GSA PBS Program or Project Management Office

244. POR - Program Of Requirements

245. PPFA - Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association

246. PPI - Plastics Pipe Institute (The Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc.)

247. PS Product Standards of the National Bureau of Standards (U.S. Department of Commerce)

248. QAQC - Quality Assurance Quality Control

249. RCSC - Research Council on Structural Connections

250. RFCI - Resilient Floor Covering Institute

251. RFP - Request For Proposal

252. RIEI - Roofing Industry Education Institute

253. RMA - Rubber Manufacturers Association

254. SAE - Society of Automotive Engineers International

255. SAMA - Scientific Apparatus Makers’ Association

256. SDI - Steel Deck Institute

257. SDI - Steel Door Institute

258. SEFA - Scientific Equipment and Furniture Association

259. SEGD - Society for Environmental Graphic Design

260. SFPE - Senior Fire Protection Engineer

261. SGCC - Safety Glazing Certification Council

262. SHLMA - Southern Hardwood Lumber Manufacturers Association (See HMA)

263. SIGMA - Sealed Insulating Glass Manufacturers Association

264. SJI - Steel Joist Institute

265. SMA - Screen Manufacturers Association

266. SMACNA - Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association

267. SPI - The Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc.

268. SPIB - Southern Pine Inspection Bureau

269. SSINA - Specialty Steel Industry of North America

270. SSPC - Steel Structures Painting Council - The Society for Protective Coatings

271. SSPMA - Sump and Sewage Pump Manufacturers Association

272. STI - Steel Tank Institute

273. SWI - Steel Window Institute

274. SWPA - Submersible Wastewater Pump Association

275. SWRI - Sealant, Waterproofing and Restoration Institute

276. TAB - Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing Bureau

277. TCA - Tile Council of America

278. TIMA - Thermal Insulation Manufacturers Association (See NAIMA)

279. TPI - Truss Plate Institute

280. TPI - Turfgrass Producers International

281. TRB - Transportation Research Board - National Research Council

282. UFAC - Upholstered Furniture Action Council

283. UL - Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

284. USDA - U.S. Department of Agriculture

285. USGBC – U.S. Green Building Council

286. USITT - U.S. Institute of Theater Technology - The American Association of Design and Production Professionals in the Performing Arts

287. USMS - U.S. Marshals Service

288. USP - U.S. Pharmacopeia

289. USPS - U.S. Postal Service

290. VOC – Volatile Organic Compound

291. WA – Wall-coverings Association

292. WASTEC - Waste Equipment Technology Association

293. WCMA - Window Covering Manufacturers Association

294. WEF - Water Environment Federation

295. WMMPA - Wood Molding & Millwork Producers Association

296. WPCF - Water Pollution Control Federation (See WEF)

297. WRI - Wire Reinforcement Institute

298. WSC - Water Systems Council

299. WSFI - Wood and Synthetic Flooring Institute (See MFMA)

300. WWPA - Western Wood Products Association

301. W.W.P.A. - Woven Wire Products Association PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not applicable) PART 3 EXECUTION (Not applicable)

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