GSA 014100 Structural Testing Laboratory Services FY15 Update Oct. 1, 2014.docx

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SECTION 014100 – STRUCTURAL TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES

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[The intent of this Div 1; 014100 specification “Structural Testing Laboratory Services” is to layout the independent structural testing for this project and supplement Div1; 014000 – Quality Assurance & Control Requirements. The Contractor remains completely responsible for the performance and characteristics of materials that are provided under this Contract whether or not they are tested. Avoid language that could detract from this direction.

The Contractor will also be completely responsible, as indicated in this section, for the coordination and cooperation with the independent testing agency; providing access, conveyance, work areas and storage areas to the independent testing agency and submitting/making payments to the testing agency as a Contractor’s subcontractor. This includes, but is not limited to monitoring the Agency hours on site and witnessing reports and conditions as necessary.

The A/E will determine the specifics of an independent testing program that meet the IBC Code and other industry standards requirements and amplify the requirements, where necessary, for the quality expected per P100, this project and the critical nature of the elements involved. This will include the A/E listing the A/E, as required, for special inspections and structural observations per IBC Code, i.e., seismic element observations, etc. The necessary references and standards shall be included in the specifics of the testing. The specifics of the independent testing will be included in a paragraph (titled: Quality Assurance) at the end of each of the structurally related technical specifications, including but not limited to: See Table below.

Edit this section to address qualifications for the independent testing agency, reporting and recording procedures, responsibilities, report formats, etc.

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Specifications and notes in the Contract Documents should be written as addressing the Contractor. The words Constructor, Contractor, CMc, etc., referring to the party who is under contract with the GSA for construction, should be avoided as it is implied. If unavoidable, coordinate the phrasing with the CO, PM and COR. Use the term ‘CONTRACTOR’, if necessary, until the review with GSA is accomplished.

The following terms are used in this specification format. Do not use others unless directed by the CO.

1. A/E – The contracted professional architectural or engineering firm(s) and their consultants that are responsible for preparing the Contract Documents for the GSA.

2. GSA – The Owner’s agent for the project. Do not use the terms Owner, Government, CO, PM, COR, etc. or Federal Agencies.

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DIVISION 3 - CONCRETE

DIVISION 5 - METALS

DIVISION 6 - WOOD AND PLASTICS

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Use this section for required “Special Structural Inspection Services” to provide for the expenses and procedural requirements for special structural inspections. This not part of the Quality Assurance in Section 014000.

REMOVE THIS SECTION ENTIRELY IF SPECIAL STRUCTURAL INSPECTIONS ARE NOT REQUIRED BY IBC.

Edit this section as necessary to suit the qualifications of the person overseeing the inspection. Do not include the special inspection program description in this section.

The A/E must determine the specifics of a Special Structural Inspection program that meet the IBC Code and other industry standards requirements. The specifics of the special inspection must be included in a description on the Structural Drawings. The necessary additional references and standards shall be included in the specifics of the inspection description, on the drawing Such quality assurance tests should only be considered for verification of those critical programmatic requirements that can not be adequately assured by standard submittals and routine practices.

The following abbreviations are used in this specification section. Do not use others unless directed by the CO:

CONTRACTOR - The CMc, General Contractor, etc. who is under contract with the GSA for construction.

AE – The contracted professional architectural or engineering firm(s) and their consultants that are responsible for preparing the Contract Documents for the GSA.

GSA – The Government’s (Owner) agent for the project. Do not use the terms Owner, Government, CO, PM, COR, etc. or Federal Agencies.

SECTION 014025 – STRUCTURAL TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES

GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY: This section includes administrative and procedural requirements for the necessary special inspection services as determined and overseen by the Licensed Engineer responsible for the structural Contract Documents.

A. The administrative and procedural requirements of Division 1 Section "Quality Assurance and Control" apply to the work of this section, unless modified in this section for the special inspections only.

B. Special structural inspections and the testing for special structural inspections shall be managed and tracked separately from the Quality Assurance testing and the Contractor’s Quality Control Plan.

C. Duplication of the tests of the Independent Testing Agency is to be avoided, but the common testing is to be attached and recorded in both logs.

D. The scope of such inspection services shall be as defined in the prevailing edition of the International Building Code (IBC).

E. Only the GSA can modify scope.

1.2 Alternate Licensed Engineer: Should the Licensed Engineer responsible for the structural Contract Documents no longer be available due to relocation, or, the Government accepts a specific alternate Licensed Engineer. The alternate Licensed Engineer:

A. Shall be licensed in the State where the project is located, B. Shall review the Contract Documents and communicate with the responsible Licensed Engineer to achieve full understanding of the system design, C. Shall have any modifications reviewed and accepted by the Licensed Engineer responsible for the structural Contract Documents.

1.3 Contractor Responsibilities:

A. The presence of the Licensed Engineer shall in no way relieve the Contractor of his obligation to perform the work in accordance with the Contract Documents.

B. The Contractor shall provide the coordination and services for the special inspections as indicated in Section "Quality Assurance and Control" including, but not limited to:

1. Coordination of the trades, quality control and the sequence of construction to ensure continuity of the system for the inspection(s).

2. Not covering or encasing inspection areas prior to inspections.

3. Additional testing or retesting.

4. Associated services for the inspections.

5. Repair.

1.4 Payment for Special Inspections: The Contractor shall obtain and include the cost for special inspections as a separate line in the Contract Sum.

A. The Contractor shall submit payments for the inspecting and testing services, track the budget and keep the GSA informed on projected costs and remaining budget.

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PART 2 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 014100

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