GSA 01 50 00 TEMPORARY FACILITIES and CONTROLS.docx

Kika De La Garza Land Port of Entry Pharr, Texas Kahua #350

Santa Teresa Land Port of Entry BRIC Santa Teresa, New Mexico Kahua #353

SECTION 01 50 00 - TEMPORARY FACILITIES and CONTROLS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section includes requirements for temporary utilities, support facilities and protection.

1. Temporary utilities include but are not limited to the following:

a. Temporary water service and distribution.

b. Temporary electric power and lighting.

c. Temporary sanitary facilities, including drinking water.

d. Storm and sanitary sewer.

2. Support facilities include but are not limited to the following:

a. Field offices, storage sheds and fabrication shops.

b. Temporary paving.

c. Dewatering facilities and drains.

d. Project identification and other temporary signs.

e. Waste disposal services.

f. Other construction aids and miscellaneous services and facilities.

3. Protection includes but is not limited to the following:

a. Temporary fire protection.

b. Barricades, warning signs, and lights.

c. Enclosure fence.

d. Environmental protection.

B. Provide temporary facilities and controls required for construction activities except, for facilities and controls indicated as existing or provided by the Government or others.

1.2 UTILITY USE CHARGES

A. Water Service: The Contractor may use water from the Government's existing water system, metering may be coordinated with the Building Manager and without payment of use charges.

B. Sewer Service: Contractor may use the Government's existing sewer system, without payment of use charges.

C. Electric Power Service: Contractor may use electric power from the Government's existing electric power system, metering may be coordinated with the Building Manager and without payment of use charges.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Site Plan: Show temporary facilities, utility hookups, staging areas, and parking areas for construction personnel.

B. Reports: Submit reports of tests, inspections, meter readings and similar procedures for temporary utilities.

C. Implementation and Termination Schedule:

D. Within 15 calendar days after the date established for the submission of the Contractor's Construction Schedule, submit a schedule indicating implementation and termination of each temporary utility.

E. Weather Protection:

1. Provide protection for work areas affected by moisture and thermal change. Covering, enclosing and heat to maintain a relatively dry work area with a minimum temperature of 40°F at the working surface. Weather protection is not required for excavation, pile driving, steel erection, and similar operations normally completed in the open.

2. Submit a weather protection plan to GSA for approval. Future changes must be approved by GSA.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Standards and Regulations: In temporary facilities, comply with industry standards, applicable laws, and regulations of authorities having jurisdiction, including but not limited to the following:

1. Building code requirements.

2. Accessibility Code Requirements (ABAAS)

3. Health and Safety regulations.

4. Utility company regulations.

5. Police, fire department, local fire marshal and rescue squad rules.

6. Environmental protection regulations.

7. For temporary egress, ABAAS regulations.

8. NFPA 241 "Standards for Safeguarding Construction, Alterations and Demolition Operations".

9. ANSI-A10 Series standards for "Safety Requirements for Construction and Demolition".

10. NECA Electrical Design Library "Temporary Electrical Facilities", NFPA 70, and NEMA, NECA and UL standards and regulations for temporary electric service.

B. Inspections: Arrange for authorities having jurisdiction to inspect and test each temporary utility before use. Obtain required certifications and permits.

1.5 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Install, operate, maintain and protect temporary facilities and controls.

1. Temporary facilities shall not reduce or diminish accessible paths of travel or accessible routes.

2. Keep temporary facilities clean and neat in appearance.

3. Operate temporary facilities in a safe and efficient manner.

4. Relocate temporary facilities if needed as Work progresses.

5. Do not overload temporary services and facilities or permit them to interfere with progress.

6. Provide fire prevention.

7. Do not allow hazardous, dangerous or unsanitary conditions, or public nuisances to be on-site.

B. At the earliest possible time, when acceptable to GSA, change over from temporary services to use of permanent services and remove temporary facilities when no longer needed.

C. Temporary Use of Permanent Facilities and Services: Contractor shall assume responsibility for the operation, maintenance and protection of the facility and each permanent service during its use as a construction facility prior to the Government's acceptance.

D. Existing Equipment and Items: Cover or otherwise protect and provide security for existing equipment and other items that are to remain in place, to prevent soiling, damage and loss, the cost of which is the responsibility of the Contractor.

1. Temporarily move equipment and other items that interfere with the performance of required work.

2. Store equipment and other items that have been temporarily removed. Upon reinstallation, clean and, if damaged, repair or replace equipment and items to match their condition prior to removal.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Provide undamaged materials in serviceable conditions and suitable for use intended.

B. Tarpaulins: Waterproof, fire-resistant UL labeled with flame spread rating of 15 or less. For temporary enclosures, provide translucent, nylon-reinforced, laminated polyethylene fire-retardant tarpaulins.

C. Water: Shall be potable and approved by local health authorities.

D. Wood: Lumber complying with DOC PS 20 and applicable grading rules of an inspection agency certified by ALSC's Board of Review for specific use. Provide preservative treated lumber where partially or fully in contact with the earth, concrete or masonry. Provide fire retardant treated lumber for temporary purposes where fire rated products are normally required.

E. Sign, Directory and Other Graphic Panel Materials: Unless otherwise indicated, products shall be as follows:

1. Panels: Exterior type Grade B-B high density concrete-form-overlay plywood.

2. Paint: Exterior primer and exterior grade alkyd gloss enamel top coat.

3. (Other) F. Safety Barrier and Covered Walkway Materials: Unless otherwise indicated, products shall be as follows.

1. Panels: Minimum 5/8 inch (16 mm) thick exterior plywood.

2. Paint: Exterior primer and exterior grade acrylic-latex emulsion top coat.

3. (Other) G. Wood Fencing and Vision Panel Materials: Unless otherwise indicated, products shall comply as follows:

1. Panels: Minimum 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) thick exterior plywood.

2. Paint: Exterior primer and exterior grade acrylic-latex emulsion top coat.

H. Open-Mesh Fencing: Minimum 0.12 inch (3 mm) thick galvanized 2 inch (50 mm) chain link fabric fencing with galvanized steel pipe posts, 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) inside diameter for line posts and 2-1/2 inches (64 mm) inside diameter for corner posts.

1. Fence height: 6 feet (2 m).

I. Dust control:

1. Dust Control Adhesive-Surface Walk-off Mats: Not Applicable

2. Polyethylene Sheet: Not Applicable J. Job-Built Temporary Office, Shop and Shed Materials: Unless otherwise indicated, products shall be as follows:

1. Framing, Sheathing and Siding: UL labeled fire-treated lumber and plywood.

2. Roofing: UL Class A standard weight asphalt shingles, or UL Class C mineral surfaced roll roofing.

3. Exterior Paint: Exterior primer and exterior grade acrylic-latex emulsion top coat.

4. Interior Wall Panels for Offices: Minimum half inch (12.7 mm) thick by 48 inches (1219 mm) wide by maximum available lengths, regular type gypsum board with tapered edges, complying with ASTM C 36.

5. Interior Paint for Offices: 2 coats interior latex-flat wall paint.

K. Temporary Lighting systems shall be solid state (e.g., LEDs) (specify minimum foot candles and OSHA requirements).

2.2 EQUIPMENT

A. Provide equipment in serviceable condition and suitable for use intended.

1. Water Hoses: 3/4" (19 mm) heavy duty abrasive-resistant flexible rubber hoses, 100 feet (30 m) long with pressure rating greater than the maximum pressure of the water distribution system. Provide adjustable shutoff nozzles at hose discharge

2. Electric Outlets: NEMA-polarized outlets to prevent insertion of 110 to 120 Volt plugs into higher voltage outlets. Provide receptacle outlets equipped with ground fault circuit interrupters, reset button and pilot light for connection of power tools and equipment.

3. Electric Power Cords: Grounded extension cords.

a. Provide hard-service cords where exposed to abrasion or traffic.

b. Provide waterproof connectors to connect separate lengths of electric cords where single lengths will not reach areas of construction activity.

c. Do not exceed safe length-voltage ratio.

4. Light Fixtures: General service luminaires with required lumen output for adequate illumination.

a. Provide guard cages or tempered glass enclosures where exposed to breakage.

b. Provide exterior fixtures when exposed to moisture.

5. Heating Units: Temporary heating units that have been tested and labeled by UL, FM or another recognized trade association related to the type of fuel consumed.

B. Temporary Offices: Prefabricated or mobile units or similar job-built enclosures, inclusive of but not limited to lockable entrances, operable windows, serviceable finishes, heating and air conditioning, electric power and lighting, and foundations adequate for the loads.

1. Self-Contained Toilet Units: Temporary single-occupant toilet units of the chemical, aerated recirculation, or combustion type for use by construction personnel. Units shall be vented and enclosed with a glass-fiber-reinforced polyester shell or similar nonabsorbent material.

2. Fire Extinguishers: Hand-carried portable UL-rated fire extinguishers.

a. Class A extinguishers for temporary offices and similar spaces.

b. Class ABC dry chemical extinguishers or a combination of extinguishers of NFPA recommended classes for exposures in other locations.

c. Comply with NFPA 10 and NFPA 241 for classification, extinguishing agent and size required by location and class of fire exposure.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Use qualified personnel for installation of temporary facilities.

B. Locate facilities where they will serve the project with minimum interference to performance of construction activities. Maintain, relocate and modify facilities as required for the duration of the performance of the Work.

3.2 TEMPORARY UTILITIES

A. Engage the appropriate local utility companies to install temporary services or connect to existing services. Where a utility company provides only part of a service, provide the remainder with matching and compatible materials and equipment in compliance with utility company recommendations. Coordinate interruptions and outages with GSA Building Manager and any affected stakeholders, provide adequate utility capacities, and obtain easements if necessary. At Substantial Completion, restore these facilities to conditions existing before initial use.

1. Electric Power Service: Provide weatherproof grounded electric power service and distribution system of sufficient size, capacity and power characteristics for construction needs. Include meters, transformers, overload-protected disconnects, automatic ground-fault interrupters and main distribution gear.

2. Lighting:

a. Provide lighting that provides adequate illumination for construction operations and traffic conditions.

b. Provide lighting for the Project identification signs.

c. Install and operate temporary lighting that fulfills security and protection requirements of GSA without operating the entire system.

3. Heat (and Cooling) and Ventilation: Provide temporary heat [and Cooling] and ventilation required for the construction activities, including but not limited to curing or drying completed installations and protecting construction from adverse effects of low temperatures and high humidity. Use safe equipment (UL listed) that will not have a harmful effect on elements being installed and on completed installations. Coordinate ventilation requirements to produce the ambient condition required for the work and to minimize energy consumption, and to protect personnel from fumes and other harmful effects. Avoid storing any odor producing equipment or materials near fresh air intakes.

4. Heating Facilities: Not Applicable

5. Provide data/internet and/or WiFi service: Not Applicable

6. Water Service: Install temporary water service and distribution piping of sizes and pressures adequate for construction needs. Sterilize water piping prior to use.

7. Sewers and Drainage: Provide temporary utilities to remove effluent lawfully.

8. Sanitary Facilities: Provide for toilets, wash facilities and drinking water fixtures in compliance with regulations and health codes for type, number, location, operation and maintenance of fixtures and facilities. Provide toilet tissue, paper towels, paper cups and similar disposable materials as appropriate for each facility and provide covered waste containers for used materials.

a. Toilets: Install separate self-contained toilet units for male and female personnel. Shield toilets to ensure privacy.

b. Wash Facilities: Install wash facilities supplied with potable water at convenient locations for personnel involved in handling materials that require wash-up for a healthy and sanitary condition.

1) Dispose of drainage per regulations.

2) Supply cleaning compounds appropriate for each condition.

3) Include safety showers, eyewash fountains and similar facilities for the convenience, safety and sanitation of personnel.

9. Drinking Water Facilities: Provide containerized tap-dispenser bottled-drinking water units, complete with paper cup supplies. Where power is accessible, provide electric water coolers to maintain dispensed water temperature at 50 to 60 degF (10 to 15 deg C).

B. Sewers and Drainage: If sewers are available, provide temporary connections to remove effluent that can be discharged lawfully. If sewers cannot be used, provide drainage ditches, dry wells, stabilization ponds and similar facilities. If neither sewers nor drainage facilities can be lawfully used for discharge of effluent, provide containers to remove and dispose of effluent off-site in a lawful manner.

1. Filter out excessive amounts of soil, construction debris, chemicals, oils and similar contaminants that might clog sewers or pollute waterways.

2. Connect temporary sewers as directed by sewer utility officials.

3. Maintain temporary sewers and facilities in a clean, sanitary condition. Following heavy use, promptly restore sewers and facilities to normal conditions.

C. Storm Water Controls: Provide earthen embankments and similar barriers in and around excavations and subgrade construction, sufficient to prevent flooding by runoff of storm water from heavy rains.

D. Telephone: Provide a cellular phone for the Contractor’s Superintendent’s use. Distribute cellular phone number to Contracting Officer’s Representative and Field Office personnel during the pre-construction meeting. Contractor’s and subcontractor’s personnel are not permitted to use existing telephone system in the building

3.3 TEMPORARY SUPPORT FACILITIES

A. Locate field offices, storage sheds, sanitary facilities and other temporary construction and support facilities for easy access.

B. Provide incombustible construction per ASTM E 136 for offices, shops and sheds located within the construction area or within 9 m (30') of building lines. Comply with. NFPA 241.

C. Offices: Provide insulated, weather-tight temporary offices of sufficient size to accommodate office personnel at the Project site. Include space for meetings. Maintain offices clean and orderly. Furnish and equip offices for use.

1. Furniture: Minimally provide desks, chairs, file cabinets, plan table, plan rack and bookcase.

2. Sanitary Facilities: Provide water cooler and a private toilet room with a water closet, lavatory and medicine cabinet.

3. Meeting Space: Provide a room of not less than 240 sq. feet (22.5 sq. m) for project meetings. Furnish meeting room with conference table, tack board and not less than 10 chairs.

4. Electronic Communication service with computers, printers, projector for computer presentations, and related equipment necessary for the project, and for occasional use by others. Capacities and programs shall be adequate to fully interact with all stakeholders, and to handle the programs used in pursuit of the Work.

D. Storage Sheds and Fabrication Shops: Provide sheds and shops that are sized, furnished and equipped to accommodate materials and equipment involved. Include complete temporary utility services for intended use. Sheds and shops may be open shelters or fully enclosed spaces, as appropriate for protection of equipment and materials.

E. Temporary Paving: Construct and maintain temporary roads and paving to support indicated loadings, if any, and to withstand exposure to traffic during the construction period.

1. Locate temporary paving for roads, storage areas and parking where same permanent facilities will be located or obtain authorization from GSA for proposed temporary paving not located at permanent paving locations.

2. Coordinate with other sections applicable to paving for construction and maintenance of temporary paving.

3. Coordinate temporary paving development with subgrade grading, compaction, installation and stabilization of sub-base, and installation of permanent paving at final elevations.

a. Prepare subgrade and install subbase and base for temporary roads and paved areas according to Division 31 Section "Earth Moving."

b. Recondition base after temporary use, including removing contaminated material, re-grading, proof rolling, compacting, and testing.

4. Install temporary paving to minimize the need to reinstall paving when permanent roads and paved areas can be done without deterioration when occupied by the Government.

5. Subject to GSA approval, extend temporary paving in and around the construction area as necessary to accommodate delivery and storage of materials, equipment usage, administration and supervision.

6. Maintain access for fire-fighting equipment, and to hydrants if any.

F. Dewatering Facilities and Drains: Comply with dewatering requirements of applicable sections for temporary drainage and dewatering facilities and operations not directly associated with construction activities. Where feasible, use the same facilities provided for the construction activities. Maintain site, excavation and construction free of standing water.

G. Temporary Enclosures: Provide temporary enclosures for protection of construction, in progress or completed, from exposure, inclement weather, other construction operations and similar conditions.

1. Where heat is needed and the building enclosure is not complete, provide temporary enclosures where there is no other provision for containment of heat. Coordinate enclosure with ventilating and material drying or curing requirements to avoid dangerous conditions or unacceptable effects to the materials.

H. Project Identification Signs and Other Temporary Signs: Provide project identification and other signs of sizes, layout, content, graphics and colors indicated. Locate signs where best to inform the public and instruct persons seeking entrance to the project. Support signs on posts or framing of steel or wood-treated against rot.

1. Project Identification Sign: Comply with Construction Signs for LPOE projects as indicated, coordinate with GSA for signage requirements. Use an experienced sign painter to apply graphics.

2. Other Temporary Signs: Prepare signs to provide directional information to construction personnel and visitors.

3. Install exterior yard and sign lights so signs are visible at all times when work is being performed.

4. Do not permit installation of unauthorized signs.

I. Collection and Disposal of Waste/Salvaged Material: Collect waste from construction areas and elsewhere daily. Collect salvaged/recycled material from construction areas and elsewhere as necessary. Enforce requirements strictly and dispose of material lawfully.

1. Comply with NFPA 241 for removal of combustible waste material and debris.

2. Do not hold waste materials more than 7 days during periods when the ambient temperature remains continuously less than 80°F (27°C), or more than 3 days when the temperature exceeds or is expected to rise above 80° (27°C).

3. Handle and properly containerize hazardous, dangerous or unsanitary waste materials separately from other waste.

4. Comply with Construction non hazardous Waste Management and Disposal requirements in GSA FY23 01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION NONHAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT & DISPOSAL.

J. Rodent and Pest Control: Retain a local exterminator or pest control company to recommend practices to minimize attraction and harboring of rodents, roaches and other pests. Employ this service to perform extermination and control procedures at regular intervals so the project will be free of pests and their residue at completion. Perform control operations lawfully, using environmentally safe materials. Segregate hazardous and unsanitary waste from other waste materials.

3.4 TEMPORARY PROTECTION FACILITIES

A. Temporary Facility Changeover: Except for using permanent fire protection facilities as soon as available, do not change over from temporary protection facilities until authorized by GSA.

B. Environmental Protection: Provide protection, operate temporary facilities, and conduct construction as required to comply with environmental regulations and that minimize possible air, stormwater, sanitary, waterway, and subsoil contamination or pollution or other undesirable effects. Restrict use of noise-making tools and equipment to hours that will minimize complaints from persons near the site. When working in or near existing facilities, provide dust proof enclosures for protection where dirty work is performed. Dampen debris when removed to avoid dusting.

1. Comply with work restrictions specified in 01 10 00 SUMMARY.

C. Temporary Fire Protection: Until fire protection needs are supplied by permanent facilities, install and maintain temporary fire protection measures and devices of types needed to protect against reasonably predictable and controlled fire losses.

1. Comply with NFPA 10 "Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers" and NFPA 241 "Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alterations, and Demolition Operations".

2. Locate fire extinguishers where convenient and effective for their intended purpose, but not less than one extinguisher at or near each access route exit or entrance, including stairwells on each floor.

3. Store combustible materials in containers in fire-safe locations.

4. Maintain unobstructed access to fire extinguishers, fire hydrants, temporary fire protection facilities and access routes. Prohibit smoking in hazardous fire-exposure areas.

5. Provide supervision of welding operations, combustion-type temporary heating units and other sources of fire ignition.

D. Permanent Fire Protection: At the earliest possible date in each area of the Project, complete installation of the permanent fire protection facilities including connected services, and place into operation and use. Instruct key personnel in the use of the facilities.

E. Temporary Erosion and Sedimentation Control: Provide measures to prevent soil erosion and discharge of soil-bearing water runoff and airborne dust to undisturbed areas and to adjacent properties and walkways, as indicated in accordance with authorities having jurisdiction.

1. Verify that flows of water redirected from construction areas or generated by construction activity do not enter or cross tree- or plant- protection zones.

2. Inspect, repair, and maintain erosion- and sedimentation-control measures during construction until permanent vegetation has been established in the judgment of GSA.

3. Clean, repair, and restore adjoining properties and roads affected by erosion and sedimentation from the project site during the course of the project.

4. Remove erosion and sedimentation controls and restore and stabilize areas disturbed during removal.

F. Tree and Plant Protection: Install temporary fencing located as indicated on the drawings to protect vegetation from damage due to construction operations. The contract drawings shall provide a unique fence-path specific to the individual vegetation and “critical root zones” being protected. The methods for determining the “critical root zone” are identified in specification GSA FY23 01 56 39 TREE and PLANT PROTECTION.

G. Barricades, Warning Signs, and Lights: Comply with standards and code requirements for erecting structurally adequate barricades. Paint with appropriate colors, graphics, and warning signs to inform personnel and the public of the hazard involved. Where appropriate and needed, provide lighting, including flashing red or amber lights.

H. Enclosure Fence: When excavation begins, install an enclosure fence with lockable entrance gates. Install in a manner that will prevent people and animals from easily entering the site. Maintain security with temporary key control system and distribution records and comply with Division 8 keying requirements in Door Hardware.

1. Locate where indicated or, if not indicated, enclose the entire site or the portion determined sufficient to accommodate construction operations.

2. Provide open-mesh chain link fencing with posts set in a compacted mixture of gravel and earth.

I. Security Enclosure and Lockup: Install substantial temporary enclosure of partially completed areas of construction. Provide locking entrances to prevent unauthorized entrance, vandalism, theft and similar violations of security.

1. Storage: Provide a secure lockup for valuable stored materials and equipment.

2. Enforce discipline in connection with the installation and release of material to minimize the opportunity for theft and vandalism.

3.5 MOISTURE CONTROL

A. Contractor's Moisture-Protection Plan: Avoid trapping water in finished work. Document visible signs of mold that may appear during construction. Remove and replace any materials contaminated by mold in accordance with applicable environmental procedures by EPA, OSHA or any other regulating authorities.

B. Exposed Construction Phase: Before installation of weather barriers, when materials are subject to wetting and exposure and to airborne mold spores, protect as follows:

1. Protect porous materials from water damage.

2. Protect stored and installed material from flowing or standing water.

3. Keep porous and organic materials from coming into prolonged contact with concrete.

4. Remove standing water from decks.

5. Keep deck openings covered or dammed.

C. Partially Enclosed Construction Phase: After installation of weather barriers but before full enclosure and conditioning of building, when installed materials are still subject to infiltration of moisture and ambient mold spores, protect as follows:

1. Do not load or install drywall or other porous materials or components, or items with high organic content, into partially enclosed buildings.

2. Keep interior spaces reasonably clean and protected from water damage.

3. Periodically collect and remove waste containing cellulose or other organic matter.

4. Discard or replace water-damaged material.

5. Do not install material that is wet.

6. Discard, replace or clean stored or installed material that begins to grow mold.

7. Perform work in a sequence that allows any wet materials adequate time to dry before enclosing the material in drywall or other interior finishes.

3.6 OPERATION, TERMINATION, AND REMOVAL

A. Supervision: Enforce strict discipline in use of temporary facilities. Limit availability of temporary facilities to essential uses to minimize waste and abuse.

B. Maintenance: Maintain facilities in good operating condition until removal. Protect from damage by freezing temperatures and similar elements.

1. Maintain operation of temporary enclosures, heating, cooling, humidity control, ventilation, and similar facilities on a 24-hour basis to avoid possibility of damage.

2. Protection: Prevent water-filled piping from freezing. Maintain markers for underground lines. Protect underground lines from damage during excavation operations.

C. Termination and Removal: Unless GSA requests that a temporary facility be maintained longer, each temporary facility shall be removed not later than at Substantial Completion when the need for its service has ended and can be replaced by use of a permanent facility. Complete, restore, and replace permanent construction that may have been delayed and damaged because of interference with the temporary facility.

1. Materials and facilities that constitute temporary facilities are the property of the Contractor, except the Government reserves the right to take possession of project identification signs.

2. Remove temporary paving not intended for or acceptable for integration into permanent paving. Where the area is intended for landscape development, remove soil and aggregate fill that do not comply with requirements for subsoil or fill in the area. Remove materials contaminated with road oil, asphalt and other petrochemical compounds, and other substances that might impair growth of plant materials or lawns. Repair or replace street paving, curbs, and sidewalks at temporary entrances, in accordance with the requirements of the governing authority.

3. Prior to project completion, replace, clean, and restore permanent facilities used during the construction period including, but not limited to, the following:

a. Comply with GSA FY23 01 77 00 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES.

END OF SECTION 01 50 00

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