ITB_FAC260769_Administration_Remodel__City_of_Ocala_Fiber_Network__Exhibit_B_Plan_Set.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- ITB# FAC/260769
- Issued by
- Marion County, Orlando City, Florida
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This is an Exhibit B Plan Set document for the City of Ocala, Florida's Administration Remodel project associated with the City of Ocala Fiber Network, referenced under ITB# FAC260769. The project requires light construction services and goods to support the Facilities department, specifically interior wall construction and drywall finishing work for an administration remodel. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for June 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST at the City of Ocala Fiber Network Administration offices located at 3001 NE 21st Street, Ocala, Florida 34470. Bidders must possess a valid General Contractor's License in the State of Florida and demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience in interior wall construction and drywall finishing to be eligible for award consideration.
Bids will be accepted on a lump-sum basis, with the lump-sum amount required to include all direct and indirect costs for project completion. Award will be made to the lowest qualified bidder meeting all stated requirements. Contractors and vendors must remain current on all financial obligations to the City during contract performance, and any payments may be offset by delinquent amounts or fees owed to the City. The specific project scope, deliverables, and technical requirements are detailed in the accompanying exhibits referenced in the contract solicitation.
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CITY OF OCALA FIBER NETWORK
OFFICE RENOVATION FOR:
3001 NE 21ST ST, OCALA, FL 34470
BUILDING DATA: INDEX OF DRAWINGS
COMPONENT & CLADDING DESIGN PRESSURE
LOADS: SUPPLIERS / MANUFACTURERS OF ALL
CLADDING AND COMPONENTS ( INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO: SIDING, ROOFING, DOORS,
WINDOWS, AWNINGS, ETC. ) WILL SUBMIT REPORTS
& DATA SIGNED AND SEALED BY A LICENSED
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA
DOCUMENTING COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PROVISION
OF THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE; 2023 EDITION.
APPLICABLE INTERNAL PRESSURE COEFFICIENT:
0.18 FOR ENCLOSED STRUCTURES AND 0.55 FOR
COVERED ENTRIES.
BASIC WINDSPEED: 140 MPH
WIND IMPORTANCE FACTOR : 1
WIND EXPOSURE: B
WIND LOADING CRITERIA:
A= 3'-6"
BY OTHERS
FBC TABLE 1609.3(1)
KEY PLAN
TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION (FBC CHAPTER 6):
TYPE II-B (UNPROTECTED & UNSPRINKLERED)
RISK CATEGORY (FBC CHAPTER 16 TABLE 1604.5):
RISK CATEGORY: II
PRIMARY OCCUPANCY (FBC CHAPTER 3):
ASSEMBLY - GROUP A-3
SECONDARY OCCUPANCY (FBC CHAPTER 3):
BUSINESS - GROUP B
PARTIAL OFFICE RENOVATIONS
KEY PLAN
N O R
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A000 COVER, PROJECT INFORMATION
ARCHITECTURAL
DEMOLITION PLAND100
LIFE SAFETY PLANLS100
LIGHTING & POWERE100
SPECIFICATIONS SP100
EXISTING FLORIDA BUILDING CODE ( CHAPTER 8 ):
ALTERATION - LEVEL 2
APPLICABLE CODES:
ALL WORK SHALL BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODES, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
FLORIDA BUILDING CODE (FBC) 8TH EDITION 2023: BUILDING
FLORIDA BUILDING CODE (FBC) 8TH EDITION 2023: PLUMBING
FLORIDA BUILDING CODE (FBC) 8TH EDITION 2023: MECHANICAL
FLORIDA BUILDING CODE (FBC) 8TH EDITION 2023: FUEL GAS
FLORIDA BUILDING CODE (FBC) 8TH EDITION 2023: ACCESSIBILITY
FLORIDA BUILDING CODE (FBC) 8TH EDITION 2023: RESIDENTIAL
FLORIDA BUILDING CODE (FBC) 8TH EDITION 2023: ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
FLORIDA FIRE PREVENTION CODE, 8TH EDITION, 2023 INCLUDES:
NFPA 1, FIRE CODE, 2024 EDITION.
NFPA 70 CODE 2023
NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE 2023
NFPA 241 STANDARD FOR SAFEGUARDING CONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION, AND
DEMOLITION OPERATIONS 2022 EDITION
GENERAL NOTES
ALL WORK SHALL BE EXECUTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL GOVERNING NATIONAL, STATE
AND LOCAL CODES AND REGULATIONS.
PROVIDE CONTINUOUS SEALANT TO PROVIDE "WATER AND AIR-TIGHT" CONDITION AT THE
PERIMETER OF THE BUILDING. THIS INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO ALL DOORS AND
DOOR FRAMES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR WINDOW FRAMES AND COMPONENTS, PLUMBING
FIXTURES, TOILET ACCESSORIES (BOTH RECESSED & SURFACE MOUNTED), FIRE
EXTINGUISHER CABINETS, FIRE DEPARTMENT VALVE CABINETS.
ALTHOUGH EVERY EFFORT HAVE BEEN MADE TO PROVIDE CLEAR AND CONCISE
DOCUMENTS, ANY CONFLICTS FOUND SHALL BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE
ARCHITECT FOR HIS CLARIFICATION OR DETERMINATION OF WHICH CONDITION (MATERIAL
/ CALLOUTS/ OR DETAILS) SHALL GOVERN. IF THE ARCHITECT IS NOT NOTIFIED OF
CONFLICTS THEN THE MOST STRINGENT WILL BE USED AS DETERMINED BY THE ARCHITECT.
ALL BUILDING ELEMENTS SHALL BE INSTALLED STRAIGHT, LEVEL, PLUMB AND SQUARE.
DUE TO MATERIAL TOLERANCES THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR MUST VERIFY ALL
DIMENSIONS WITH ACTUAL CONDITIONS ON THE SITE AND REPORT ANY DIFFERENCES TO
THE ARCHITECT FOR INTERPRETATION AND RESOLUTION PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF
WORK.
CODE REFERENCE
ARCHITECTURE LOCATION PLAN
SCALE: N.T.S
SCOPE OF WORK
FLOOR PLAN & WALL SECTIONSA100
MAX HEIGHT
MAX STORIES
GROUP A-3
MAX AREA
TYPE II-B (UNPROTECTED, UNSPRINKLERED)
EXISTING 20'-0" ± TOP OF RIDGE
ALLOWABLE:
65'-0"
PROVIDED:
GENERAL BUILDING LIMITATIONS (FBC TABLE 504.3):
FIRE SPRINKLER REQUIREMENTS:
(FBC 903, NFPA 101)
FIRE SPRINKLER IS NOT REQUIRED IN THIS BUILDING PER APPLICABLE
CODES.
FIRE ALARM REQUIREMENTS:
(FBC 907, NFPA 72)
FIRE ALARM IS NOT REQUIRED IN THIS BUILDING PER APPLICABLE CODES.
MEANS OF EGRESS (FBC CHAPTER 10)
POPULATION/ OCCUPANCY LOAD (FROM TABLE 1004.5)
38,000 SF (GROSS) EXISTING 6,440 SF (GROSS)
MEANS OF EGRESS
(FBC CHAPTER 10)
MINIMUM NUMBER OF EXITS
(FBC CHAPTER 1006.321)
OCCUPANT LOAD 1-500, MINIMUM # OF EXITS SHALL BE ( 2 ).
AREA/POPULATIONUSE
ASSEMBLY A-3
BLDG. TOTAL
AREA
15 NET
POPULATION
BUSINESS
REQUIRED:
PROVIDED:
DRINKING
FOUNTAINS
1:100 = 1
WATER
CLOSETS
LAVS
SERVICE
SINKS
1:25
= 1 EACH
1:40
= 1 EACH
BUSINESS OCCUPANCY
MINIMUM NUMBER OF PLUMBING FACILITIES (FBC TABLE P403.1)
ASSEMBLY
OCCUPANCY
CLASSIFICATION
TOTAL # OF EXITS PER
TENANT (SECTION 1006)
EGRESS WIDTH PER
PERSON (LEVEL)
(TABLE 1005.3.2)
MINIMUM CLEAR
OPENING OF EXIT
DOORS (TABLE 1010.1.1)
MAXIMUM TRAVEL
DISTANCE
(TABLE 1017.2)
3 @ 36" EA.
62 REQUIRED
Pop x(0.2)= 18.8
0.2 FACTOR
32" 36"
79'-0" MAX
PROVIDED
UNSPRINKLERED
REQUIRED
200 FT
(127) PERSONS
(15) PERSONS
1,900 S.F.
142 PERSONS4,370
SQ. FT.
BUSINESS - B 150 GROSS2,250 S.F.
127 PERSONS = 64 MEN & 64 WOMEN
ASSEMBLY A-3
REQUIRED:
PROVIDED:
DRINKING
FOUNTAINS
WATER
CLOSETS
M F
LAVS
SERVICE
SINKS
1:40
= 2 EACH
M F
1:75
= 1 EACH
- 2
A-3 OCCUPANCY
MINIMUM NUMBER OF PLUMBING FACILITIES (FBC TABLE P403.1)
15 PERSONS = 8 MEN & 8 WOMEN
M F
M F
4 5
4 4 4 5
1:500 = 1
1. COMPONENT & CLADDING - MANUFACTURERS OF DOORS, WINDOWS, AND OTHER CLADDING
COMPONENTS PROVIDE STANDARD SIGNED AND SEALED ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION FOR
PRODUCT INSTALLATIONS TO MEET LOADS NOTED ON THE FLOOR PLAN.
2. MASTER ELECTRICIAN TO PROVIDE DESIGN / BUILD PACKAGE W/ PROJECT & MUST VERIFY
ALL CONDITIONS & ADD CAPACITY CIRCUITING AS REQUIRED FOR NEW LOADS TO MEET ALL
CODES.
3. PLUMBER TO PROVIDE DESIGN / BUILD PACKAGE W/ PROJECT & MUST VERIFY ALL
CONDITIONS AND MEET ALL CODES.
4. HVAC SPECIALIST TO PROVIDE DESIGN / BUILD PACKAGE W/ PROJECT & MUST VERIFY
EXISTING CONDITIONS AND MEET ALL CODES.
EXISTING
OFFICE
NEW
CONFERENCE ROOM
EXISTING
BREAK ROOM
EXISTING
REST.
EXISTING
RESTROOM
EXISTING HALLWAY
EXISTING
MOP ROOM
EXISTING
BREAK ROOM
EXISTING
COVERED
REAR PORCH
EXISTING
COVERED
FRONT
PORCH
EXISTING
LOBBY
EXISTING
MULTI-PURPOSE
ROOM
EXISTING
MULTI-PURPOSE
ROOM
NEW
MEL'S OFFICE
KENNETH'S
OFFICE
COPY
ROOM
EXISTING
RESTROOM
EXISTING
OFFICE
EXISTING
OFFICE
EXISTING
OFFICE
EXISTING
SERVICE
ROOM
EXISTING
REST.
EXISTING
REST.
NEW
OFFICE
SPACE
NEW
LOURDES
SPACE
EXISTING
OFFICE
EXISTING
OFFICE
EXISTING
OFFICE
NEW
OFFICE
SPACE
NEW
OFFICE
SPACE
AREA OR WORK
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10 - SPECIALTIES
10.1. ALLOWANCES ARE NOT TO BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE SPECIFIED ITEMS WITHOUT
PRIOR APPROVAL BY THE ARCHITECT.
10.2. CABINETS SHALL HAVE CONCEALED HINGES. SAMPLES SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE
ARCHITECT FOR APPROVAL AFTER ACCEPTANCE OF SHOP DRAWINGS AND PRIOR
TO CABINET FABRICATION.
10.3. BUILT-IN CABINETS FOR WHICH SHOP DRAWINGS ARE TO BE PROVIDED, AS
INDICATED ON THE DRAWINGS, SHALL INCLUDE THE ALLOWING: KITCHEN CABINETS,
BUILT-IN WALL UNITS AND WET BAR BUILT IN CABINETS.
10.4. THE SECURITY, T-V CABLE - FIBER OPTIC, AND TELEPHONE SYSTEMS ARE NOT
DETAILED IN THIS CONTRACT, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY THE OWNER
REQUIREMENTS.
10.5. ALL TERMITE PROTECTION SHALL BE PROVIDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE, LOCAL
AND COUNTY CODES.
10.6. STREET WALL ADDRESS NUMBERS TO BE IN CONTRASTING COLOR FROM FINISH
BACKGROUND. MIN. 4" HIGH AND 1/2" STROKE WIDTH PER NUMBER.
15 - MECHANICAL
SEE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
16 - ELECTRICAL
11 - EQUIPMENT
NOT USED
12 - FURNISHINGS
13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION
NOT USED
14 - PLUMBING
SEE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
SEE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
NOT USED
1 - GENERAL 2 - SITE WORK
1.1. THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATIONS ARE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO SUPPLEMENT THE
DRAWINGS.
1.2. THIS SET OF PLANS HAS BEEN PREPARED TO COMPLY WITH THE APPLICABLE MINIMUM
BUILDING CODES. ALL WORK SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE NATIONAL AND
LOCAL CODES AND CONVENTIONAL GUIDELINES, INCLUDING LATEST SUPPLEMENTAL
REVISIONS.
1.3. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED IN THE BEST AND MOST PROFESSIONAL MANNER BY
CRAFTSMEN SKILLED IN THEIR RESPECTIVE TRADES.
1.4. THESE PLANS MAY BE USED ONLY UNDER SUCH CONDITIONS IN WHICH ALL APPLICABLE
SAFETY LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS ARE BEING OBSERVED. COMPLIANCE WITH SUCH
SAFETY LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE
CONTRACTOR.
1.5. THE ARCHITECT SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH SHOP DRAWINGS AND/OR SAMPLES OF CUSTOM
FABRICATED ITEMS PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION. THE ARCHITECT SHALL BE CONSULTED FOR
THE ITEMS NOT SHOWN IN THE DRAWINGS. SUBSTITUTIONS SHALL BE PERMITTED ONLY UPON
WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE ARCHITECT.
1.6. WRITTEN DIMENSIONS TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER SCALED DIMENSIONS. LARGER SCALE
DETAILS TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER SMALLER SCALE DETAILS.
1.7. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY AND BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL DIMENSIONS AND
CONDITIONS ON THE SITE. THE ARCHITECT SHALL BE NOTIFIED OF ANY AND ALL
DISCREPANCIES.
1.8. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL PERMITS, FEES, APPROVALS,
INSURANCE, AND TAXES NECESSARY TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF THIS PROJECT.
1.9. PROVIDE SEPARATE PERMITS AS REQUIRED BY THE MUNICIPALITY ISSUING THE GENERAL
BUILDING PERMIT
1.10. GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY WITH ALL UTILITY COMPANIES THE LOCATION OF ALL
EXISTING ABOVE AND BELOW GROUND UTILITIES (GAS, ELECTRIC, PHONE, WATER, SEWER,
ETC.) AND STAKE OUT IN THE FIELD ALL UTILITIES KNOWN AND ENCOUNTERED PRIOR TO
PROCEEDING WITH ANY DEMOLITION / EXCAVATION WORK. OWNER SHALL NOT AUTHORIZE
ANY IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR DEMOLITION WORK UNTIL PERMIT IS SECURED FROM
AGENCIES HAVING JURISDICTION.
1.11. GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL FURNISH A COMPLETE SET OF DRAWINGS AND ADDENDUM'S
TO ALL SUBCONTRACTORS ON THE PROJECT (ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING,
INTERIOR PARTITIONS ETC.) AND COORDINATE THEIR WORK. ANY DISCREPANCIES AND/OR
CONFLICTS IN THE DRAWINGS THE ARCHITECT SHALL BE NOTIFIED PRIOR TO PROCEEDING
WITH ANY WORK.
ANY CONSEQUENCES ARISING FROM THE FAILURE TO DO SO WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF
THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR. ANY COSTS TO CORRECT ANY DISCREPANCIES AND/OR
CONFLICT SHALL BE BORNE BY THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR.
1.12. GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE ALL TRADES BEFORE PLACING ANY
CONCRETE.
1.13. SCAFFOLDING AND REMOVAL OF FORMS SHALL BE PERFORMED BY THE GENERAL
CONTRACTOR IN A SAFE MANNER, IN ACCORDANCE TO LOCAL AND FEDERAL CODES, AND
THE ESTABLISHED ACCEPTABLE PRACTICES. THIS WORK IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE
GENERAL CONTRACTOR.
1.14. GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE THICKNESS OF PARTITIONS TO
ACCOMMODATE MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, AND ELECTRICAL WORK. DIMENSIONS SHOWN ON
PLANS ARE NOMINAL.
1.15. GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE CONTINUOUS CAULK AND SEALANT AROUND ALL
EXTERIOR OPENINGS TO PREVENT WATER PENETRATION AND AIR LEAKAGE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE.
1.16. FOR STANDARD CONSTRUCTION DETAILS NOT SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS GENERAL
CONTRACTOR SHALL CONSULT THE ARCHITECT AND/OR PROCEED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE APPLICABLE CODES AND ESTABLISHED GOOD STANDARD BUILDING PRACTICES.
1.17. THE ARCHITECT MAKES NO GUARANTEE OR WARRANTY OF PRODUCTS, NAMES BY TRADE
NAMES, MANUFACTURER OR OTHER REFERENCE IN THESE DOCUMENTS.
1.18. CONSTRUCTION SHALL PROCEED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OFFICIAL DRAWINGS
APPROVED BY THE BUILDING OFFICIAL HAVING JURISDICTION. IT IS THE GENERAL
CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO FURNISH THE LATEST CORRECT SET OF DRAWINGS TO
ALL SUB-CONTRACTORS. NO DEVIATION OF THE APPROVED SET OF DRAWINGS WILL BE
MADE IN THE FIELD WITHOUT THE EXPRESSED WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE ARCHITECT AND
BUILDING OFFICIAL. IN SUCH CASE THE ARCHITECT SHALL PREPARE A REVISION IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHANGE. APPROVAL FROM THE BUILDING OFFICIAL SHALL BE
OBTAINED BY THE CONTRACTOR BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH ANY WORK.
1.19. ALL DEBRIS SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES AND ALL AREAS SHALL BE LEFT IN
CLEAN (BROOM) CONDITIONS AT END OF EACH WORK DAY.
1.20. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR AND SHALL REPLACE OR REMEDY ANY
FAULTY, IMPROPER, OR INFERIOR MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP OR ANY DAMAGE WHICH
APPEARS WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER THE COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE OF THEIR WORK
BY THE OWNER AND ISSUANCE OF A COUNTY CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION.
1.21. THIS ARCHITECT AND HIS CONSULTANTS WILL NOT HAVE CONTROL OF AND WILL NOT BE
RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSTRUCITON MEANS, METHODS, SEQUENCES, OR FOR SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE WORK ON THIS PROJECT OR FOR THE ACTS OR
OMMISIONS OF THE CONTRACTOR, SUBCONTRACTOR, OR ANY OTHER PERSONS
PERFORMING ANY OF THE WORK ON THIS SITE.
1.22. IF PROJECT IS LOCATED IN FLOODPLAIN CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT ELEVATION
CERTIFICATE TO FLOOD PLAIN ADMINISTRATOR UPON PLACEMENT OF THE LOWEST FLOOR
AND PRIOR TO FINAL BUILDING INSPECTION.
1.23. PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION CONFORMING TO APPLICABLE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE WITH THE
LATEST STATE AMENDMENTS. REFERENCE TO OTHER STANDARDS, SPECIFICATIONS, OR
CODES MEANS THE LATEST STANDARD OR CODE PUBLISHED AND ADOPTED TO COINCIDE
WITH DATE OF PLANS.
1.24. THE STRUCTURAL GENERAL NOTES APPLY EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED OTHERWISE ON THE
DRAWINGS OR IN THE SPECIFICATIONS. A DETAIL SHOWN FOR ONE CONDITION APPLIES FOR
ALL LIKE OR SIMILAR CONDITIONS EVEN THOUGH NOT SPECIFICALLY INDICATED ON THE
DRAWINGS.
1.25. VERIFY ALL EXISTING CONDITIONS, DIMENSIONS, AND ELEVATIONS BEFORE STARTING WORK.
NOTIFY THE ARCHITECT AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEER OF RECORD IN WRITING OF ANY
DISCREPANCY.
1.26. DO NOT SCALE DRAWINGS.
1.27. THE STRUCTURE IS ABLE TO RESIST DESIGN LOADS ONLY WHEN STRUCTURAL WORK IS
COMPLETE. DURING CONSTRUCTION, THE STRUCTURE IS NOT SELF-SUPPORTING. THE
CONTRACTOR IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DESIGN, ADEQUACY, AND SAFETY OF
ERECTION BRACING, SHORING, TEMPORARY SUPPORTS, AND ALL OTHER MEANS, METHODS,
TECHNIQUES, SEQUENCES, AND PROCEDURES OF CONSTRUCTION.
1.28. COORDINATE THE STRUCTURAL CONTRACT DOCUMENTS WITH DOCUMENTS FROM
ARCHITECTURAL, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, CIVIL, AND ALL OTHER
CONSULTANTS. NOTIFY THE ARCHITECT AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEER OF RECORD IN WRITING
OF ANY CONFLICT AND/OR OMISSION.
1.29. COORDINATE AND VERIFY FLOOR AND ROOF OPENING SIZES AND LOCATIONS WITH
ARCHITECTURAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, AND ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS. FOR ADDITIONAL
OPENINGS NOT SHOWN ON THE STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS REFER TO THE ARCHITECTURAL AND
MECHANICAL DRAWINGS.
1.30. NO STRUCTURAL MEMBER OR COMPONENT SHALL BE CUT, NOTCHED, OR OTHERWISE
ALTERED UNLESS APPROVED IN WRITING BY THE STRUCTURAL ENGINEER OF RECORD. THE
CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL COSTS INCURRED BY THE
ARCHITECT AND ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR REVIEW OF ANY SUCH DEVIATIONS.
1.31. REVIEW OF THE SUBMITTALS AND/OR SHOP DRAWINGS BY THE DESIGN PROFESSIONAL OF
RECORD IS ONLY FOR GENERAL CONFORMANCE WITH THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND
DOES NOT RELIEVE THE CONTRACTOR OF THE RESPONSIBILITY TO REVIEW AND CHECK
SHOP DRAWINGS BEFORE SUBMITTAL TO THE STRUCTURAL ENGINEER OF RECORD. THE
CONTRACTOR MUST REVIEW AND STAMP ALL SUBMITTALS PRIOR TO SUBMISSION. THE
CONTRACTOR REMAINS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS AND OMISSIONS ASSOCIATED
WITH THE PREPARATION OF SHOP DRAWINGS AS THEY PERTAIN TO MEMBER SIZES, DETAILS,
AND DIMENSIONS SPECIFIED IN THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. DO NOT BEGIN FABRICATION
UNTIL SHOP DRAWINGS ARE COMPLETED AND REVIEWED BY THE STRUCTURAL ENGINEER OF
RECORD.
1.32. ELECTRONIC DRAWING FILES OR MODEL FILES WILL NOT BE PROVIDED TO THE
CONTRACTOR OR SUBCONTRACTORS, UNLESS AGREED TO OTHERWISE FOR ADDITIONAL
COSTS.
1.33. THE USE OF REPRODUCTIONS OF THESE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND USE OF CAD/ REVIT
FILES BY ANY CONTRACTOR, SUBCONTRACTOR, ERECTOR, FABRICATOR OR MATERIAL
SUPPLIER IN LIEU OF PREPARATION OF SHOP DRAWINGS SIGNIFY HIS ACCEPTANCE OF ALL
INFORMATION SHOWN HEREON AS CORRECT, AND OBLIGATES HIMSELF TO ANY JOB
EXPENSES, REAL OR IMPLIED, ARISING DUE TO ANY ERRORS THAT MAY OCCUR HEREON.
1.34. DESIGN MODIFICATIONS MAY OCCUR DURING THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PROCESS
BECAUSE IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO FORESEE OR ANTICIPATE EVERY DESIGN ISSUE UNTIL THE
DESIGN WORK IS COMPLETED. MODIFICATIONS CAN RESULT IN INCREASES OR DECREASES
IN ACTUAL CONSTRUCTION COST. THEREFORE, IT IS IMPORTANT THAT A REASONABLE
ALLOWANCE OR CONTINGENCY BE INCLUDED IN THE BID TO ACCOMMODATE ANY CHANGES
IN DESIGN AS DEVELOPED FOR THIS PROPOSAL.
1.35. ALL STRUCTURES REQUIRE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE TO MEET OR EXCEED LIFE SPAN AND TO
ENSURE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY FROM EXPOSURE TO THE ENVIRONMENT. A PLANNED
PROGRAM OF MAINTENANCE SHALL BE ESTABLISHED BY THE OWNER. THIS PROGRAM
SHALL INCLUDE ITEMS SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PAINTING OF STRUCTURAL STEEL,
PROTECTIVE COATINGS FOR CONCRETE, SEALANTS, CAULKED JOINTS, SPALLS AND
CRACKS IN CONCRETE, AND PRESSURE WASHING OF EXPOSED STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS
EXPOSED TO SALT ENVIRONMENT OR OTHER HARSH CHEMICALS.
2.1. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH ALL SETBACK AND
EASEMENT REQUIREMENTS.
2.2. THE CONTRACTOR IS CAUTIONED TO VERIFY ANY EXISTING CONDITIONS WHICH MAY BE
BELOW GROUND OR A PART OF THE PREVIOUS STRUCTURE WHICH SHALL INTERFERE WITH
THE CONSTRUCTION AS INDICATED IN THE DRAWINGS AND DOCUMENTS. NO ADDITIONAL
COMPENSATION WILL BE APPROVED BY THE OWNER DUE TO FIELD CONDITIONS WHICH ARE
NOT NOTED ON THE DRAWINGS, BUT WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN OBSERVED OR DETERMINED
BY SITE VISITATION AND VERIFICATION.
2.3. ELECTRICAL POWER, TELEPHONE, CCTV, WATER AND SEWER SHALL BE RUN UNDERGROUND.
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL INSTALL FIBER OPTIC AND CABLE TELEVISION CONDUIT IN
COORDINATION WITH THE UTILITY COMPANIES.
2.4. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS AND PROVIDE AND INSTALL
CLEAN FILL AS SHOWN ON THE SITE PLAN, LEAVING THE SITE UNIFORMLY AND FINELY
GRADED.
2.5. THE BASE FOR EXTERIOR FINISHED SURFACES SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
ARCHITECTURAL AND CIVIL / LANDSCAPE DRAWINGS. REFER TO DETAILS FOR INSTALLATION
OF PAVERS / ASPHALT / CONCRETE AND OTHER FINISHED. ALL WILL SLOPE UNIFORMLY AT
1/8" PER FOOT AWAY FROM BUILDINGS AND DOORS OR AS NOTED IN PLANS.
2.6. THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DEMOLITION, CLEARING, GRUBBING, GRADING, AND PREPARATION FOR WORK FOR ALL AREAS IDENTIFIED FOR SUCH WORK ON THE
DEMOLITION PLAN.
2.7. THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DISPOSAL OF ALL DEMOLISHED ELEMENTS
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EXISTING HOUSE, CONCRETE PATIOS, FOUNDATIONS, SEPTIC
TANK, AND LEECH FIELD.
2.8. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COMPLETE SECURITY OF THE SITE
WHILE JOB IS IN PROGRESS AND UNTIL JOB IS COMPLETE.
2.9. WHEN APPLICABLE, PROVIDE SEPARATE PERMIT FOR SEPTIC TANK AND WELL.
3 - CONCRETE / FOUNDATIONS
3.1. STRUCTURAL SHALL BE WORKED TOGETHER WITH ARCHITECTURAL, AIR CONDITIONING,
MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS TO LOCATE DEPRESSED SLABS, DRAINS, OUTLETS,
RECESSES, OPENINGS, REGLETS, SLEEVES, ETC. DISCREPANCIES SHALL BE CONSULTED WITH
THE ARCHITECT BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE WORK.
3.2. CONCRETE SLABS ON FILL SHALL BE POURED ON 10 MIL. VISQUEEN VAPOR BARRIER ON TOP
OF THOROUGHLY COMPACTED SUBGRADE BEFORE CONCRETE IS POURED.
3.3. CONCRETE SLABS SHALL BE FREE OF GROOVES AND DEPRESSIONS. EXTERIOR SLABS
SHALL BE LIGHT BROOM FINISH; INTERIOR SLABS SHALL BE STEEL TROWEL FINISH UNLESS
NOTED OTHERWISE.
3.4. ADD MIXTURES SHALL NOT BE PERMITTED WITHOUT WRITTEN CONSENT FROM THE
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER OF RECORD. FORM WORK SHALL BE CLEAN AND FREE FROM
DEFECTS.
3.5. POSITION, SUPPORT, AND SECURE REINFORCEMENT AGAINST DISPLACEMENT. SUPPORT WITH
METAL CHAIRS, RUNNERS, BOLSTERS, SPACERS, AND HANGERS AS REQUIRED.
3.6. SET AND BUILD INTO WORK ANCHORAGE DEVICES AND OTHER EMBEDDED ITEMS REQUIRED
FOR WORK ATTACHED TO OR SUPPORTED BY CAST IN PLACE CONCRETE.
3.7. CONSOLIDATE CONCRETE USING MECHANICAL VIBRATING EQUIPMENT WITH HAND RODDING
AND TAMPING, SO THAT CONCRETE IS WORKED AROUND REINFORCEMENT.
3.8. THESE NOTES AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUPPLEMENTED BY SPECIFIC STRUCTURAL NOTES IN
THE STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS.
3.9. THE DESIGN OF FOUNDATIONS IN THE ABSENCE OF ANY GEOTECHNICAL RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR RETAINING WALLS, AND SLABS-ON-GRADE IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING PRESUMED
CRITERIA PER APPLICABLE CODES: ALLOWABLE SOIL BEARING CAPACITY= 2000 PSF
REDESIGN OF FOUNDATIONS MAY BE REQUIRED IF THE ACTUAL CONDITIONS ARE DIFFERENT
THAN THE VALUES LISTED ABOVE. THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS COULD ALSO RESULT IN
REDESIGN OF FOUNDATIONS: PRESENCE OF EXPANSIVE SOILS, HIGH WATER TABLE,
POTENTIAL FOR LARGE SETTLEMENTS, OR ANY OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS STATED BY A
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER.
3.10. WHERE THE BUILDING OFFICIAL DETERMINES THAT IN-PLACE SOILS WITH AN ALLOWABLE BEARING CAPACITY OF LESS THAN 1,500 PSF ARE LIKELY TO BE PRESENT AT THE SITE, THEN
A GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER MUST VERIFY THE CONDITION AND/OR ADEQUACY OF ALL
SUBGRADES, FILLS, AND BACKFILLS PRIOR TO THE PLACEMENT OF FOUNDATIONS,
FOOTINGS, SLABS, WALLS, ETC.
3.11. IF ANY DISCREPANCY APPEARS BETWEEN EXISTING FOUNDATIONS AND THE SPECIFIED
DESIGN, NOTIFY THE ARCHITECT PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF WORK IN THAT AREA.
3.12. COORDINATE TOP OF FOOTING ELEVATIONS WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF OTHER TRADES
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PLUMBING, MECHANICAL, OR ELECTRICAL.
3.13. PLACE ALL COLUMN FOOTINGS AND WALL FOOTINGS MONOLITHICALLY WITH ADJACENT
FOOTINGS AT THE SAME ELEVATION.
3.14. ALL FOOTINGS MUST BEAR ON ORIGINAL UNDISTURBED SOIL WHERE POSSIBLE.
EXTERIOR FOOTINGS SHALL BE PLACED NOT LESS THAN 12 INCHES BELOW THE FINISHED
GRADE OF GROUND SURFACE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE CODES
3.15. REMOVE ALL ORGANIC SOILS AND REPLACE WITH CLEAN STRUCTURAL FILL AT THE
DIRECTION OF THE GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER. PLACE FILL SOILS IN 10” MAXIMUM (LOOSE)
LIFTS AT MOISTURE CONTENTS WITHIN 4% OF OPTIMUM MOISTURE CONTENT. COMPACT ALL
FILL WITHIN 10'-0” OF THE BUILDING LIMIT TO THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM DENSITIES:
- WITHIN 18” OF FINISHED GRADE: 98% OF MAXIMUM STANDARD PROCTOR.
- BELOW 18” OF FINISHED GRADE: 95% OF MAXIMUM STANDARD PROCTOR.
3.16. FIELD DENSITY TESTS MUST BE MADE AS DESCRIBED BY THE GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER TO
VERIFY ADEQUATE COMPACTION AND AN ALLOWABLE DESIGN BEARING PRESSURE OF 2000
PSF MINIMUM.
3.17. SIDES OF FOUNDATIONS MUST BE FORMED UNLESS CONDITIONS PERMIT EARTH FORMING.
FOUNDATIONS PLACED AGAINST THE EARTH REQUIRED THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS: SLOPE
SIDES OF EXCAVATIONS AS APPROVED BY THE GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER AND CLEAN UP
SLOUGHING BEFORE AND DURING CONCRETE PLACEMENT. PROVIDE 3" CLEAR COVER TO
REINFORCING REBARS.
3.18. WHERE FOOTING STEPS ARE NECESSARY, SLOPE NO STEEPER THAN ONE VERTICAL TO TWO
HORIZONTALS.
3.19. UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE, PLACE ALL SLABS ON GRADE ON A 10-MIL POLYETHYLENE
VAPOR RETARDER OVER A PROPERLY COMPACTED SUBGRADE. LAP JOINTS OF VAPOR
RETARDER A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES AND SEAL WATERTIGHT BY TAPING EDGES AND ENDS.
ALL PUNCTURES IN THE VAPOR RETARDER SHALL BE REPAIRED PER MANUFACTURER'S
WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS.
3.20.REINFORCED CONCRETE
A. PROVIDE REINFORCED CONCRETE CONFORMING TO THE FOLLOWING STANDARDS:
· ACI 301-16, SPECIFICATIONS FOR STRUCTURAL CONCRETE FOR BUILDINGS
· ACI 318-19, BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS FOR STRUCTURAL CONCRETE
· ACI 302.1R-15, GUIDE FOR CONCRETE FLOOR AND SLAB CONSTRUCTION
· ACI 360R-10, GUIDE TO DESIGN OF SLABS-ON-GROUND
B. ALL CONCRETE SHALL BE NORMAL WEIGHT 3000 PSI COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH AT 28
DAYS UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE. PROVIDE CONCRETE WITH MAXIMUM
WATER-TO-CEMENTITIOUS MATERIAL MATERIALS RATIO OF 0.50.
C. UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE, PROVIDE CONCRETE WITH THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM
EXPOSURE CLASSES, TYPE, MINIMUM 28-DAY COMPRESSIVE STRENGTHS, AND MAXIMUM
WATER-TO-CEMENTITIOUS MATERIALS RATIO:
LOCATION EXPOSURE CLASS TYPE STRENGTH W/CM
FOUNDATIONS F0 S0 P0 C1 NORMAL WEIGHT 3000 PSI 0.50
EXT. SLABS ON GRADE F3 S0 P0 C1 NORMAL WEIGHT 5000 PSI 0.40
INT. SLABS ON GRADE F0 S0 P0 C0 NORMAL WEIGHT 3000 PSI 0.50
ELEVATED SLAB F3 SSO PO CO NORMAL WEIGHT 3000 PSI 0.48
D. FOR EXPOSURE CLASSES F1, F2, AND F3, PROVIDE ENTRAINED AIR BY VOLUME IN
CONCRETE BASED ON ACI 318 TABLE 19.3.3.1, SHOWN BELOW:
NOMINAL MAXIMUM EXPOSURE CLASS EXPOSURE CLASS
AGGREGATE SIZE F1 F2 AND F3
(INCHES)
3/8 6 7.5 3/4 5.5 7 3/4 5 6 1 4.5 6 1-1/2 4.5 5.5 2 4 5 3 3.5 4.5
E. FULLY DOCUMENT AND SUBMIT FOR REVIEW THE PROPOSED MATERIALS AND MIX
DESIGN FOR ALL CONCRETE. CONCRETE MIX DESIGNS SHALL INCLUDE A WRITTEN
DESCRIPTION INDICATING WHERE EACH PARTICULAR MIX IS TO BE PLACED WITHIN THE
STRUCTURE. MIX SHALL MEET THE REQUIREMENT OF ASTM C33 FOR COARSE
AGGREGATE. THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING THE REQUIRED
DESIGN STRENGTH. ALL CONCRETE TEST DATA MUST BE AVAILABLE AT THE JOB SITE.
CONCRETE SHALL BE PLACED AND CURED ACCORDING TO ACI STANDARDS AND
SPECIFICATIONS.
F. THE USE OF CALCIUM CHLORIDE, CHLORIDE IONS, OR OTHER SALTS IS NOT PERMITTED.
G. PLACE CONCRETE AT A SLUMP OF 5” ± 1”.
H. UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE, PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION OR CONTRACTION JOINTS IN
SLABS-ON-GRADE SUCH THAT THE MAXIMUM AREA BETWEEN JOINTS DOES NOT EXCEED
144 SQUARE FEET FOR EXTERIOR SLABS AND 225 SQUARE FEET FOR INTERIOR SLABS
WITH THE LENGTH NOT EXCEEDINGLY TWICE THE WIDTH.
I. THE LOCATION OF CONSTRUCTION JOINTS REQUIRES THE APPROVAL OF THE
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER OF RECORD. UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE, THOROUGHLY
ROUGHEN BY MECHANICAL MEANS AND CLEAN CONSTRUCTION JOINTS.
J. CHAMFER OR ROUND ALL EXPOSED CORNERS A MINIMUM OF 3/4”.
K. DETAIL CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT ACCORDING TO ACI SP-66 DETAILING MANUAL.
SUBMIT SHOP DRAWINGS FOR APPROVAL, SHOWING ALL FABRICATION DIMENSIONS AND
LOCATIONS FOR PLACING CONCRETE REINFORCING AND ACCESSORIES. DO NOT BEGIN
FABRICATION UNTIL SHOP DRAWINGS ARE COMPLETED AND REVIEWED BY THE
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER OF RECORD. UNLESS SPECIFICALLY APPROVED OTHERWISE,
DETAIL ALL CONCRETE WALLS AND BEAMS IN ELEVATION.
L. UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE, PROVIDE REINFORCING STEEL CONFORMING TO ASTM A615,
GRADE 60.
M. PROVIDE WELDED WIRE FABRIC MESH IN FLAT SHEETS CONFORMING TO ASTM A1064.
ROLLS ARE NOT PERMITTED. LAP WELDED WIRE FABRIC A MINIMUM OF ONE SPACE PLUS
2” AT EACH SPLICE. INSTALL WELDED WIRE FABRIC ON BRICKS OR BOLSTERS AT MID
DEPTH OF SLAB WITH SPACING OF SUPPORTS NOT EXCEEDING 24” ON CENTER.
N. FIBER REINFORCING MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR WELDED WIRE FABRIC IN
SLABS-ON-GRADE WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE STRUCTURAL ENGINEER OF RECORD.
PROVIDE MACRO FIBER REINFORCING CONFORMING TO ASTM C1116, TYPE III. USE
STRUX 90/40, FORTA FERRO, OR FIBERMESH 650; 100% VIRGIN POLYPROPYLENE
FIBRILLATED FIBERS AS DIRECTED BY THE FIBER REINFORCING MANUFACTURER WITH
APPROVAL OF THE STRUCTURAL ENGINEER OF RECORD.
O. TIE ALL REINFORCING STEEL AND EMBEDDED ITEMS SECURELY IN PLACE PRIOR TO
PLACING CONCRETE. PROVIDE SUFFICIENT SUPPORTS TO MAINTAIN THE POSITION OF
THE REINFORCEMENT WITHIN SPECIFIED TOLERANCES DURING ALL CONSTRUCTION
ACTIVITIES. CAST-IN-PLACE ANCHORS AND EMBEDDED ITEMS SHALL HAVE CONCRETE
CONSOLIDATED ALL AROUND.
P. PROVIDE CORNER BARS AT ALL CORNERS AND INTERSECTIONS OF ALL FOOTINGS,
BEAMS, AND WALLS.
Q. LAP CONCRETE REINFORCING AS SHOWN IN THE “CONCRETE LAP SPLICE LENGTH
SCHEDULE.”
R. UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE, PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING CONCRETE COVER ON ALL
REINFORCING STEEL:
CONCRETE AGAINST EARTH (NOT FORMED): 3”
FORMED CONCRETE EXPOSED TO EARTH OR WEATHER
#6 THROUGH #18 BARS: 2”
#5 BARS AND SMALLER: 1-1/2”
FORMED CONCRETE NOT EXPOSED TO EARTH OR WEATHER
SLABS, JOISTS, AND WALLS: 3/4”
BEAM STIRRUPS AND COLUMNS TIES: 1-1/2”
S. DO NOT PLACE PIPES OR DUCTS WITH A MAXIMUM DIMENSION EXCEEDING ONE-FOURTH
THE SLAB OR WALL THICKNESS WITHIN THE SLAB OR WALL UNLESS SPECIFICALLY SHOWN
AND DETAILED ON THE STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS. PLUMBING SLEEVES SHALL BE SPACED
A MINIMUM OF THREE DIAMETERS CENTER TO CENTER OR 6” CLEAR BETWEEN
T. DO NOT WELD OR TACK WELD REINFORCING STEEL UNLESS APPROVED OR DIRECTED
BY THE STRUCTURAL ENGINEER OF RECORD. PROVIDE REINFORCING STEEL
CONFORMING TO ASTM A706, GRADE 60 WHERE WELDING IS APPROVED OR DIRECTED.
4 - MASONRY
4.1. ALL WORK SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE CODES AND CONVENTIONAL
GUIDELINES, INCLUDING THE LATEST SUPPLEMENTAL "HURRICANE" CODE REQUIREMENTS.
4.2. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR QUALITY CONTROL OF MASONRY
CONSTRUCTION WHICH SHALL BE PLUMB AND SQUARE AND SHALL MAINTAIN FULL-TIME
CONTINUOUS SUPERVISION OF MASONRY WORK, INCLUDING (BUT NOT LIMITED TO), DOWEL
SETTING, BLOCK LAYING, BAR SETTING, AND GROUTING.
4.3. CONCRETE FILLED CELLS SHALL BE AS MARKED ON THE DRAWINGS AND ON BOTH SIDES OF
EACH OPENING. FILLED CELLS SHALL HAVE INSPECTION OPENINGS AT THE BASE OF
MASONRY UNITS.
4.4. PROVIDE SPECIAL SHAPES AS REQUIRED FOR LINTELS, CORNERS, JAMBS, SASH, CONTROL
JOINTS, HEADERS AND BOND BEAMS.
4.5. LAY OUT WALLS IN ADVANCE FOR ACCURATE SPACING OF SURFACE BOND PATTERNS WITH
UNIFORM JOINT WIDTH, AND FOR ACCURATELY LOCATING OPENINGS, MOVEMENT TYPE
JOINTS, RETURNS AND OFFSETS.
4.6. INSTALL EMBEDDED FLASHING AND WEEP HOLES AT SHELF ANGLES, LINTELS, LEDGES AND
OTHER OBSTRUCTIONS TO THE DOWNWARD FLOW OF WATER.
4.7. PROVIDE CONCRETE MASONRY CONFORMING TO THE FOLLOWING STANDARDS:
4.8. TMS 402-16, BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES
4.9. TMS 602-16, SPECIFICATIONS FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES
4.10. LOAD BEARING MASONRY WALLS ARE DESIGNED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTERS 1 AND 2
OF ACI 530.
4.11.PROVIDE STANDARD, HOLLOW, LOAD BEARING CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS CONFORMING
TO ASTM C90 WITH A COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF MASONRY (F'M) OF -2000 PSI AND A NET
AREA COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF 2000 PSI ON THE NET CROSS-SECTIONAL AREA OF CMU
DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASTM C140.
4.12. PROVIDE MORTAR CONFORMING TO ASTM C 270, TYPE M OR S. STANDARD MORTAR BED
JOINT THICKNESS IS 3/8” AND MUST NOT EXCEED 5/8”.
4.13. UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE, PROVIDE GROUT FOR REINFORCED MASONRY CONFORMING TO
ASTM C476 WITH MINIMUM COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF 3000 PSI AND HAVE A SLUMP
BETWEEN 8”-11” AND A MAXIMUM WATER/CEMENT RATIO OF 0.55 WITH 3/8” MAXIMUM
AGGREGATE. PEA GRAVEL CONCRETE WITH A MINIMUM COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF 3000
PSI MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR GROUT ONLY WITH APPROVAL OF THE STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
OF RECORD.
4.14. UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE, LAY MASONRY UNITS IN RUNNING BOND WITH FULL BED JOINTS
AROUND CELLS.
4.15. PROVIDE LADDER TYPE HORIZONTAL JOINT REINFORCING CONFORMING TO ASTM A1064.
UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE, PLACE 9 GAGE OR HEAVIER, ZINC COATED LADDER TYPE
HORIZONTAL JOINT REINFORCING AT 16” ON CENTER STARTING AT FIRST COURSE ABOVE
FOUNDATION. LAP HORIZONTAL JOINT REINFORCING MINIMUM 12”. USE PREFABRICATED 'L'S
AND 'T'S AT CORNERS AND INTERSECTIONS.
4.16. FOR GROUTED WALLS, THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUT LIFTS MUST NOT EXCEED 5'-0”.
STOP GROUT 1-1/2” MINIMUM BELOW THE TOP OF UNIT IF GROUTING IS STOPPED FOR MORE
THAN ONE HOUR. GROUT ALL CELLS AT OR BELOW GRADE AND ALL VERTICAL CELLS
CONTAINING REBAR REINFORCING. DO NOT GROUT UNTIL MORTAR HAS SET SUFFICIENTLY TO
WITHSTAND THE PRESSURE OF GROUTING AND WAIT NOT LESS THAN 24 HOURS. THE MAXIMUM
UN-GROUTED HEIGHT OF 8” OR THICKER CMU WALLS PRIOR TO GROUTING MUST NOT EXCEED
12'-0”. REFER TO TABLE 7 OF TMS 602 FOR THE MAXIMUM UN-GROUTED HEIGHT OF CMU
WALLS THINNER THAN 8”. CONSOLIDATE AND RECONSOLIDATE GROUT IN ACCORDANCE WITH
PARAGRAPH 3.5.E OF TMS602. WALLS HIGHER THAN 5'-0” MUST HAVE INSPECTION HOLES AT
THE BASE OF THE WALL.
4.17.PROVIDE STANDARD HOOKED DOWELS EMBEDDED IN FOUNDATIONS TO MATCH VERTICAL
REINFORCING BARS. LAP VERTICAL CMU WALL REINFORCING AS SHOWN IN THE “CMU LAP
SPLICE LENGTH SCHEDULE.”
4.18. PROVIDE VERTICAL CONTROL JOINTS IN ALL MASONRY WALLS NOT RETAINING EARTH.
UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE ON THE ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS, PLACE VERTICAL CONTROL
JOINTS AT MAXIMUM HORIZONTAL SPACING OF 25'-0” AND NOT MORE THAN 12'-6” FROM
CORNERS IN A STRAIGHT RUN OF CMU WALL. HORIZONTAL WALL REINFORCING SHALL BE
STOPPED EACH SIDE OF CONTROL JOINTS.
4 - MASONRY (CONT.)
4.20.UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE, PROVIDE MINIMUM (1) #5 VERTICAL BAR, GROUTED FULL HEIGHT, AT EACH SIDE OF OPENINGS AND AT ALL CORNERS AND ENDS OF WALLS, INCLUDING BOTH
SIDES AT ENDS OF WALL PANELS AT VERTICAL CONTROL JOINTS.
4.21. PROVIDE STANDARD HOOKS AT ENDS OF ALL BARS WHICH TERMINATE IN TIE BEAMS OR
BOND BEAMS. USE METAL LATH, MORTAR, OR SPECIAL UNITS TO CONFINE CONCRETE AND
GROUT TO AREA AS REQUIRED (USE OF SHEET METAL OR FELT IS PROHIBITED).
4.22. UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE, ANCHOR SIDES AND TOPS OF MASONRY WALL PANELS TO THE
STRUCTURE BY DOVETAIL ANCHORS, METAL STRAPS, OR EQUIVALENT AT 16” ON CENTER
MAXIMUM.
5 - METAL / STEEL
5.1. SUBMIT SHOP DRAWINGS AND SECTIONAL SAMPLES FOR ALL RAILING AND DECORATIVE
BRACKETS. FINISH TO BE PAINTED. (COLOR BY ARCHITECT.)
5.2. THRESHOLD @ EXTERIOR DOORS TO BE BY DOOR MANUFACTURER.
5.3. SPACE METAL STUDS A MAXIMUM OF 16" O.C. UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. ALIGN RUNNER
TRACKS ACCURATELY TO THE PARTITION LAYOUT AT BOTH FLOOR AND CEILING. SECURE
STUDS TO STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS AT ALL LOCATIONS. PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FRAMING
AND BLOCKING AS REQUIRED TO SUPPORT WALLBOARD AT OPENINGS AND CUTOUTS, AND
ALSO TO ANCHOR EQUIPMENT, SHELVING, FIXTURES AND FITTINGS SHOWN ON PLAN.
- INTERIOR METAL FRAMING SHALL BE MINIMUM LOAD BEARING 16-GAUGE;
NON-BEARING 20-GAUGE.
- EXTERIOR METAL FRAMING SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF 16-GAUGE.
- ALL FREE-STANDING WALLS SHALL BE BRACED AT THE TOP AT LEAST EVERY 6’-0”.
- METAL FURRING SHALL BE FASTENED AT MAXIMUM 24” O.C. VERTICAL WHILE
MAINTAINING 16” O.C. SPACING.
- ALL FRAMING IS TO MAINTAIN 16” O.C. SPACING. LOCAL CODES, IF MORE STRINGENT,
TAKE PRECEDENCE.
- ALL METAL FRAMING SCREWS SHALL BE LOW PROFILE PAN HEAD.
- ALL FRAMING ABOVE 8’-0”, SHALL HAVE STIFFENERS INSTALLED.
5.1. GALVANIZED STUDS @ ALL INTERIOR NON-BEARING PARTITIONS AS SHOWN. PARTITION
WALLS SUPPORTING PLUMBING FIXTURES OR CABINETRY SHALL BE DOUBLED. 2X4
HORIZONTAL WOOD MEMBERS SECURELY FASTENED BETWEEN 20 GAUGE MIN. GALVANIZED
METAL STUDS.
5.2. ALL INTERIOR PARTITIONS SHALL BE MADE OF 20 GAUGE METAL STUDS AT 16" O.C. UNLESS
OTHERWISE NOTED. USE 20 GAUGE METAL STUDS 16" O.C. AT KITCHEN AND CLOSETS.
CONSULT DRAWINGS FOR PARTITION-TO-PARTITION, PARTITION-TO-STRUCTURE, AND OTHER
GENERAL DETAILS.
5.3. IF APPLICABLE, ALL EXTERIOR GUTTER AND DOWN SPOUT ASSEMBLY TO BE COPPER FINISH.
5.4. STEEL WORK SHALL BE NEW AND CONFORM TO THE ANSI/AISC 360-22 SPECIFICATION FOR
STRUCTURAL STEEL BUILDINGS.
5.5. MATERIAL SHALL CONFORM TO THE FOLLOWING, EXCEPT AS NOTED:
WIDE FLANGE SHAPES ASTM A992 (Fy=50 ksi)
ANGLES, CHANNELS AND PLATES ASTM A36 (Fy=36 KSI)
PIPE ASTM A53, GRADE B (Fy=35 KSI)
RECTANGULAR HSS ASTM A500, GRADE B (Fy=46 KSI)
ROUND HSS ASTM A500, GRADE B (Fy=42 KSI)
HIGH STRENGTH BOLTS ASTM A325 OR A490
THREADED RODS ASTM A36 (Fy=36 KSI)
HEAVY HEX NUTS ASTM A563
HARDENED STEEL WASHERS ASTM F436
ANCHOR RODS ASTM F1554 GR. 36 (Fy=36 KSI)
5.6. IT IS THE INTENTION OF THESE DESIGN DOCUMENTS TO DELEGATE THE DESIGN OF ALL
STRUCTURAL STEEL CONNECTIONS TO A QUALIFIED SPECIALTY PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER,
REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA. THIS REQUIREMENT EXTENDS TO ALL CONNECTIONS,
WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THOSE SPECIFICALLY FULLY DESIGNED IN THE DESIGN DOCUMENTS.
IT IS ANTICIPATED THAT PROSPECTIVE STRUCTURAL STEEL FABRICATORS WILL PERFORM
NECESSARY INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE THE FULL
5.7. IMPACT OF CONNECTION CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS, AS WELL AS THE POTENTIAL
NECESSARY INTRODUCTION OF DOUBLER PLATES, CONTINUITY PLATES, AND/OR WEB
FLANGE OR OTHER STIFFENERS PRIOR TO SUBMITTING ANY BID FOR THIS WORK.
5.8. PROVIDE SIGNED AND SEALED CALCULATIONS FOR ALL STRUCTURAL STEEL CONNECTION
DESIGN PREPARED BY A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA
(IN WHICH THE PROJECT RESIDES). CALCULATIONS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED SIMULTANEOUSLY
WITH CORRESPONDING SUBMITTAL.
5.9. IF A FIRE RATE STRUCTURE IS REQUIRED / SPECIFIED IN THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS.
APPLY FIREPROOFING TO STEEL STRUCTURE CALCULATING THE THICKNESS OF
FIREPROOFING BY COMPARING THE ACTUAL MEMBER SIZE TO THE MEMBER SIZE USED IN
THE DESIGNATED UL RATING AND ADJUSTING APPROPRIATELY.
5.10. STEEL THAT IS ARCHITECTURALLY EXPOSED STRUCTURAL STEEL (AESS) AND SHALL
CONFORM TO SECTION 10 OF THE AISC CODE OF STANDARD PRACTICE. AESS SHALL BE
SANDBLASTED (SSPC-SP6-2) PRIOR TO PRIMER COAT APPLICATION. PRIMER SHALL BE
COMPATIBLE WITH FINAL PAINT COAT AND SHALL BE APPROVED BY FINISH PAINT
CONTRACTOR.
6 - WOOD AND PLASTICS
3 - CONCRETE / FOUNDATIONS (CONT.)
6.1. IF APPLICABLE, SUBMIT ROOF TRUSS SHOP DRAWINGS, SEALED BY AN ENGINEER
REGISTERED IN FLORIDA, FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FABRICATION.
6.2. CONSULT STRUCTURAL NOTES ON DRAWINGS FOR REQUIRED INFORMATION, CALCULATIONS
AND CERTIFICATIONS, LOADING REQUIREMENTS, AND NAILING SIZES AND SPACING.
6.3. LUMBER, INCLUDING PRESSURE TREATED, SHALL BE THOROUGHLY SEASONED AND FREE
FROM WARP THAT CANNOT BE CORRECTED BY BRIDGING AND NAILING. WOOD SHALL BE
INSTALLED WITH THE RAINBOW GRAIN TO THE NAILING SURFACE.
6.4. WOOD IN CONTACT WITH ANY MASONRY OR LATH AND AT EXTERIOR LOCATIONS SHALL BE
PRESSURE TREATED UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
6.5. INTERIOR WOOD DOOR JAMBS SHALL BE OF SOLID RABBETED CONSTRUCTION.
6.6. SUBMIT EXTERIOR TRIM SAMPLES FOR APPROVAL. CONTRACTOR TO COMPLY WITH PS 20
"AMERICAN SOFTWOOD LUMBER STANDARD". SUBMIT SHOP DRAWINGS OF ALL CABINETRY.
6.7. FABRICATE ALL WOOD TRIM AND CASING TO PROFILES AND DETAILS SHOWN.
6.8. CONDITION FINISH CARPENTRY TO AVERAGE PREVAILING HUMIDITY CONDITIONS IN
INSTALLATION AREAS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.
6.9. INSTALL PLUMB, LEVEL, TRUE AND IN ALIGNMENT WITH ADJACENT MATERIALS.
6.10. SCRIBE AND CUT TO FIT ADJOINING WORK. MITER CORNERS AND COPE AT RETURNS.
6.11. WOOD CONSTRUCTION DESIGN, INCLUDING ALLOWABLE FORCES, LOAD FACTORS, ANCHOR
SPACING, AND MINIMUM ALLOWABLE FIBER STRESSES SHALL CONFORM TO CURRENT
NATIONAL DESIGN SPECIFICATION (NDS).
6.12. ALL FRAMING LUMBER (INCLUDING STUDS, BEAMS, AND POSTS) SHALL BE SOUTHERN PINE, GRADE #2, OR BETTER AND SHALL BE KILN DRIED TO A MAXIMUM MOISTURE CONTENT OF
19% UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE ON PLANS.
6.13. ALL EXPOSED EXTERIOR FRAMING AND FRAMING IN CONTACT WITH MASONRY OR
CONCRETE SHALL BE PRESERVATIVE TREATED WITH ALKALINE COPPER QUATERNARY (ACQ)
OR COPPER AZOLE (CBA-A AND CA-B), NOT SODIUM BORATE (SBX).
6.14. FRAMING SHALL HAVE THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM PROPERTIES BEFORE ADJUSTMENT
FACTORS (BASED ON 2X12 MEMBER SIZE):
Property Value
(Psi)Bending Stress (“Fb”) 750
Shear Parallel to Grain (“Fv”) 175
Compression Perpendicular to Grain (“Fc”) 565
Compression Parallel to Grain (“Fc\\”) 1,250
Modulus of Elasticity (“E”) 1,400,000
6.15. DO NOT USED ENGINEERED LUMBER IN WET CONDITIONS UNLESS APPROVED BY THE
MANUFACTURER.
6.16. UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE. FASTENING FOR STRUCTURAL MEMBERS SHALL FOLLOW THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE 2023 FLORIDA BUILDING CODE (FBC) TABLE 2304.10.1 FASTENING
SCHEDULE.
6.17.WHERE COLUMNS ARE BUILT-UP WITH TWO OR MORE PLIES, THEY SHALL BE ADEQUATELY
FASTENED TOGETHER THROUGHOUT THEIR LENGTH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL
DESIGN SPECIFICATION FIGURE 15C.
6.18. JOISTS SHALL BE ADEQUATELY SUPPORTED AT THEIR ENDS BY SOLID BLOCKING OR OTHER
MEANS TO PREVENT ROTATION.
6.19.ALL HEADERS SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM OF TWO STUDS AT EACH END WITH ONE JACK STUD
UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE. THE REMAINDER SHALL BE KING STUDS. MULTIPLE STUDS SHALL
BE NAILED WITH 12D NAILS AT 8" ON CENTER.
6 - WOOD AND PLASTICS (CONT.)
6.21. PROVIDE SOLID BLOCKING OR CRIPPLE STUDS IN THE FLOOR SYSTEM AT ALL POINT
LOADS ABOVE.
6.22. MEMBER SIZES SHOWN ARE NOMINAL UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE.
6.23. ROOF SHEATHING SHALL BE 19/32" MINIMUM THICKNESS 5 PLY EXPOSURE 1 APA SPAN
RATING 40/20 PLYWOOD WITH SQUARE EDGES. ROOF SHEATHING SHALL BE NAILED TO
WOOD FRAMING WITH ROOF SHEATHING RING SHANK FASTENERS (RSRS) IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF THE 2023 FLORIDA BUILDING CODE 8TH EDITION
WHERE BLOCKING ALONG PANEL EDGES IS NOT REQUIRED, PROVIDE CODE APPROVED
PANEL SHEATHING CLIPS BETWEEN ADJACENT PLYWOOD PANELS AT ONE CLIP PER SPAN,
FOR SPANS UP TO 24" AND TWO CLIPS FOR SPANS OVER 24".
6.24.FLOOR SHEATHING SHALL BE 3/4" MINIMUM THICKNESS EXPOSURE 1 APA SPAN RATING
48/24 PLYWOOD WITH TONGUE & GROOVE EDGES. GLUE AND NAIL FLOOR SHEATHING TO
SUPPORTS W/ MINIMUM 8D RING-SHANK NAILS AT 6" ON CENTER MAX ALONG SUPPORTED
EDGES AND 12" ON CENTER MAX ALONG INTERMEDIATE SUPPORTS. PLYWOOD FLOOR
SHEATHING SHALL BE GLUED TO WOOD FRAMING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUILDING CODE
AND APA SPECIFICATION AFG-01 "ADHESIVES FOR FIELD GLUING PLYWOOD TO WOOD
FRAMING".
6.25. WALL SHEATHING SHALL BE 1/2" MINIMUM THICKNESS EXPOSURE 1 APA SPAN RATING 32/16
PLYWOOD SHEATHING WITH SQUARE EDGES. NAIL PLYWOOD TO ALL SUPPORTS WITH, AT A
MINIMUM, 10D NAILS AT 6" ON CENTER AT ALL PLYWOOD EDGES AND AT 12" ON CENTER AT
INTERMEDIATE FRAMING MEMBERS. PROVIDE 10D NAILS AT 3" ON CENTER INTO DOUBLE
TOP PLATE AND SILL PLATE.
7 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION
7.1. DELIVER ROOFING MATERIALS TO PROJECT SITE IN MANUFACTURER'S UNOPENED BUNDLES
OR CONTAINERS WITH LABELS IN TACT. HANDLE AND STORE MATERIALS AT PROJECT SITE
TO PREVENT WATER DAMAGE, STAINING, OR OTHER PHYSICAL DAMAGE. COMPLY WITH
MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR JOB SITE STORAGE, HANDLING, AND
PROTECTION.
7.2. CONFORM TO PROFILES AND SIZES SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS AND COMPLY WITH
"ARCHITECTURAL SHEET METAL MANUAL" FOR THE FOLLOWING:
METAL FLASHING AND COUNTER FLASHING
METAL VALLEYS
DRIP FLASHING
LAMINATED FLASHING
ELASTIC SHEET FLASHING
7.3. COAT BACKSIDES OF SHEET METAL WITH 15 MIL. SULFUR FREE BITUMINOUS COATING WHERE
REQUIRED TO SEPARATE METALS FROM CORROSIVE SUBSTRATES, INCLUDING CEMENT
MATERIALS, WOOD, OR OTHER ABSORBENT MATERIALS.
7.4. ANCHOR WORK WITH NON-CORROSIVE FASTENERS, ADHESIVES, SETTING COMPOUNDS AS
RECOMMENDED BY MANUFACTURER OF EACH MATERIAL. PROVIDE FOR THERMAL
EXPANSION AND BUILDING MOVEMENT.
7.5. SEAL MOVING JOINTS WITH ELASTOMERIC JOINT SEALANTS.
7.6. CLEAN ALL METALS OF SOLDERING FLUX AND/OR OTHER CORROSIVE SUBSTANCES.
WATERTIGHT AND WEATHERPROOFING PERFORMANCE OF FLASHING AND SHEET METAL
WORK IS REQUIRED.
7.7. ROOF COVERING SYSTEM MUST BE SUBMITTED FOR CITY APPROVAL PRIOR TO
INSTALLATION BEARING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PRODUCT APPROVAL ACCEPTANCE NUMBER
EQUAL TO GAF CONVENTIONAL BUILT-IN ROOFING SYSTEM FOR CONCRETE DECKS NOA
#033043014 OR EQUIVALENT. FOR DECK AREA WATERPROOFING NOA #02051502
APPROVAL OR EQUIVALENT.
8 - DOOR AND WINDOWS
8.1. DOORS, WINDOWS, AND RAILINGS SHALL CONFORM TO APPLICABLE LOCAL AND NATIONAL
CODES AND BE INSTALLED ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.
8.2. INTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE SOLID HARD WOOD FOR PRE-FINISH, PANELIZED OR LOUVERED, AS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS AND DOOR SCHEDULE (REFER TO INTERIOR DRAWINGS).
8.3. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL HAVE THRESHOLDS AND VINYL WEATHER-STRIPPING
INCORPORATED INTO THE DOOR JAMB.
8.4. DOORS AND WINDOWS SHALL BE INDICATED IN DOOR AND WINDOW SCHEDULES.
CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE A MOCK-UP OF ONE DOOR AND WINDOW WITH SHOP
DRAWINGS.
8.5. DOOR HANDLES SHALL BE UNIFORMLY INSTALLED AT 3'-4" FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE
DOOR, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
8.6. JOINTS AND SPACES AROUND WINDOWS AND EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE CAULKED WITH
POLYSULFIDE SEALANT. CAULKING WORK SHALL BE COMPLETED BEFORE FINISH COAT OF
PAINT IS APPLIED.
8.7. WINDOWS SHALL BE LEFT CLEAN, TIGHT AND WEATHERPROOF.
8.8. BURGLAR INTRUSION PREVENTION: ALL SINGLE EXTERIOR OUT-SWINGING DOORS TO HAVE A
LOCK TO BE KEY OPERATED FROM THE EXTERIOR WITH AN AUXILIARY DEAD BOLT WITH
HARD BOLT AND INSERT. HINGES ON THE EXTERIOR SWINGING DOORS SHALL HAVE
NON-REMOVABLE HINGE PINS.
8.9. IF APPLICABLE, EXTERIOR HINGED SHUTTERS SHALL BE WOOD, OPERABLE, AND OF
LOUVERED DESIGN. COLOR AND DESIGN TO BE APPROVED BY ARCHITECT.
8.10. CONTRACTOR TO INCLUDE A DOOR, WINDOW, AND CABINET HARDWARE ALLOWANCE FOR
BOTH INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR DOORS. (TO BE SELECTED BY INTERIOR DESIGNER &
ARCHITECT.)
8.11.CONTRACTOR TO PROTECT AND MAINTAIN THE FINISH OF ALL CABINETRY, DOORS, AND
WINDOWS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE COURSE OF CONSTRUCTION AND FINAL INSPECTIONS.
8.12. VERIFY ALL FIELD CONDITIONS AND DIMENSIONS TO ENSURE THAT OPENINGS ARE
PROPERLY SIZED, SQUARE, AND PLUMB. REPORT UNSUITABLE CONDITIONS TO THE
GENERAL CONTRACTOR.
8.13. EVERY CLOSET DOOR LATCH SHALL BE SUCH THAT CHILDREN CAN OPEN THE DOOR FROM
INSIDE THE CLOSET. EVERY BATHROOM DOOR LOCK SHALL BE DESIGNED TO PERMIT THE
OPENING OF THE LOCKED DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY.
9 - FINISHES
9.11. INSTALL G.W.B. IN MAXIMUM PRACTICAL LENGTHS TO SPAN WALLS WITH A MINIMUM NUMBER
OF END BUTT JOINTS.
9.12. SPACE ALL DRYWALL SCREWS NOT MORE THAN 16" O.C.
9.13. INSTALL METAL BEADS AT EXPOSED EDGES, DOORS, AND CORNERS OF G.W.B. FINISH.
FASTEN SECURELY. SECURE WALL BOARD TO SUPPORTING MEMBERS.
9.14. CUT LEVEL, SQUARE, AND TIGHT OPENINGS FOR ALL FIXTURES AND FITTINGS SO THAT THE
WALL BOARD EDGES WILL BE CONCEALED BY LEVEL, SQUARE FACE PLATES.
9.15. REINFORCE ALL WALLBOARD JOINTS AND INTERIOR CORNERS WITH JOINT TAPE SET IN
JOINT COMPOUND, (EXCEPT WHERE GREEN BOARD AND WONDER BOARD ARE USED). FILL
ALL JOINTS, FASTENER HEADS, CRACKS AND OTHER DEPRESSIONS WITH JOINT COMPOUND.
9.16. FINISH SMOOTH AND FLUSH SO THAT LOCATION OF JOINTS, SCREWS, AND OTHER ITEMS WILL
NOT BE VISIBLE AFTER PAINTING. FINISH SMOOTH AT BASE SO THAT FLOORING AND BASE
BOARD CAN FINISH CLEANLY AGAINST GYP. BOARD.
9.17. FINISHED WALL BOARD SURFACES SHALL HAVE A TOLERANCE WITHIN 1/4" IN 8'-0" FOR
PLUMB, LEVEL, WARP, AND BOW.
9.18. USE WATER RESISTANT "GREEN BOARD" FOR BATH AREAS. IN WET AREAS TO INCLUDE SINK, TOILET, TUBS, CERAMIC TILE AND SHOWERS PROVIDE ½” OR 5/8” CEMENT BOARD. FOR
CERAMIC TILE.
9.19. ROOM FINISHES SHALL BE PER THE ROOM FINISH SCHEDULE. ALL WALL AND FLOOR TILE, STONE, MARBLE AND MOSAIC FINISHES TO BE SUPPLIED APPROVED BY OWNER & SUPPLIED
BY CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL TILE, STONE, MARBLE
AND MOSAIC INSTALLATIONS, CUTTING AND FITTING, FIELD MEASURING, ADHESIVES, AND
CEMENT AND MORTAR.
9.20. BATHROOM FINISHES SHALL BE APPROVED BY OWNER & SUPPLIED BY CONTRACTOR.
SHOWER SHALL BE TILED TO THE CEILING, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. FLOOR TILE SHALL
HAVE A NON-SLIP FINISH. ALL BATHROOM'S ACCESSORIES SHALL BE APPROVED BY THE
OWNER. CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL TILE INSTALLATION, CUTTING, FIELD
MEASURING, ADHESIVES, AND MORTARS.
9.21. SURFACES TO BE PAINTED SHALL BE FREE FROM DEFECTS INCLUDING KNOTS AND SAP
STREAKS. DEFECTS SHALL BE FILLED, SEALED WITH BONDO BRAND FILLER AND SANDED
SMOOTH AS REQUIRED TO REMOVE VISIBLE BLEMISHES. HANDRAILS SHALL BE SANDED
SMOOTH.
9.22. PAINT COLORS SHALL BE SELECTED BY THE ARCHITECT. A MINIMUM OF FOUR TEST
SAMPLES OF AN AREA NO LESS THAN 4 SQ. FT. SHALL BE PRODUCED AND APPROVED
PRIOR TO THE EXECUTION OF THE WORK.
9.23. PRIMER AND PAINT SHALL BE SUPPLIED ALONG WITH NECESSARY THINNERS AND
CLEANSERS. BATHROOM PAINT SHALL HAVE M-1 MILDEW ADDITIVE AT A RATIO PER THE
MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.
9.24. DOORS, WINDOW FRAMES, SIDING BOARDS, AND TRIM SHALL BE PAINTED OR STAINED PER
THE FINISH SCHEDULE FOR ARCHITECT'S INSPECTION PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. AIR
DISTRIBUTION DEVICES SHALL BE SPRAY PAINTED THE COLOR OF THE ADJACENT WALL OR
CEILING SURFACE. WOOD CABINETS SHALL BE HAND FINISHED PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.
9.25. ALL PAINT & STAIN SHALL BE THE HIGHEST QUALITY " SHERWIN WILLIAMS" PRODUCTS UNLESS
OTHERWISE NOTED. ALL EXTERIOR WOOD TO BE STAINED. ALL INTERIOR WOOD TO BE
PAINTED, EXCEPT MILLWORK OR UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED ON THE DRAWINGS (REFER TO
INTERIOR DRAWINGS).
9.26. ALL BATHROOM ACCESSORIES, FAUCETS, PLUMBING FIXTURES AND DECORATIVE LIGHT
FIXTURES NOT YET SPECIFIED WILL BE SELECTED BY ARCHITECT/INTERIOR DESIGNER AT A
LATER DATE AND INSTALLED BY THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR.
9.27. WALL AND CEILING FINISHES SHALL HAVE A FLAME SPREAD CLASSIFICATION OF NO
GREATER THAN 200 AND A SMOKE DEVELOPED INDEX NOT GREATER THAN 450 AS PER
ASTM E-84 OR UL 273. ALL FINISHES WILL BE DETAILED IN DIVISION 9 OF THE
ARCHITECTURAL SPECIFICATIONS.
9.28. CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY BLOCKING, BACKING, SLEEVES, FRAMING OR
LIGHT FIXTURES, ELECTRICAL UNITS, A/C EQUIPMENT, DRAPERY OR CEILING TRACKS,
PLUMBING EQUIPMENT, COUNTERS, SHELVES, HANDRAILS, RAILINGS AND ALL OTHER ITEMS
REQUIRING THE SAME.
9 - FINISHES
9.1. GYPSUM WALL BOARD (G.W.B.) MATERIAL SHALL BE 5/8" FOR WALLS AND CEILINGS. ALL
G.W.B. AT BATHROOMS, AND GARAGES SHALL BE MOISTURE RESISTANT "GREEN BOARD"
AND 5/8” CEMENT BOARD AT ALL CERAMIC TILE LOCATIONS. UNLESS OTHER WISE NOTED.
9.2. FLOOR FINISH CLEARANCES SHALL BE VERIFIED W/ SELECTIONS .
9.3. CONTRACTOR TO FURNISH ALL PLASTER FROM ONE MANUFACTURER.
9.4. CONTRACTOR TO INSTALL, APPLY, AND CURE MATERIALS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RED
BOOK, U.S. GYPSUM LATHING AND PLASTER HANDBOOK.
9.5. THE FINISHED TOLERANCE FOR STUCCO APPLICATIONS SHALL BE A MAXIMUM DEVIATION
FROM TRUE PLANE 1/8" IN 10'-0" AS MEASURED BY STRAIGHT EDGE PLACED AT ANY
LOCATION ON ANY STUCCO SURFACE.
9.6. CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE A 4'-0"" X 8'-0" ON SITE SAMPLE OF FINISHED STUCCO, SHOWING
COLOR, TEXTURE, AND WORKMANSHIP FOR ARCHITECT'S REVIEW PRIOR TO COMMENCING
WITH THE WORK.
9.7. CONTRACTOR TO WARRANT THE STUCCO AGAINST CHECK CRACKING, CRAZING AND
DELAMINATION FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS FROM FINAL DATE OF ACCEPTANCE.
9.8. PROTECT WINDOWS, DOORS AND OTHER ELEMENTS OF THE WORK FROM STUCCO
APPLICATION. EXPANSION JOINTS TO BE LOCATED AS PER THE DRAWINGS. CONTRACTOR
TO CLEAN AND REMOVE PLASTER AND PROTECTIVE MASKING FROM EXPANSION JOINTS
AND ADJACENT SURFACES.
9.9. EXTERIOR STUCCO FINISH SHALL CONSIST OF A SCRATCH COAT AND 2 SMOOTH STEEL
TROWEL FINISH COATS WITH 12 HOURS DRYING INTERVAL. ALL CORNERS SHALL BE
APPLIED AGAINST WOOD RULERS. TEST SAMPLES SHALL BE MADE FOR APPROVAL BY THE
ARCHITECT PRIOR TO EXECUTION OF THE WORK.
JANUARY 2025 CITY OF OCALA
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROJECT FOR
CITY OF OCALA MUST MEET THE MOST
STRINGENT OF THE SPECIFICATIONS AND
DETAILS SHOWN ON THESE CONSTRUCTION
DOCUMENTS OR THE CURRENT VERSION OF:
"STANDARDS FOR DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION"
AS PREPARED BY THE CITY OF OCALA.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
GYPSUM BOARD
FLOORING
NOT USED
NOT USED
NOT USED
9.29. PROVIDE 5/8" THICK GYPSUM WALL BOARD ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN LOCATIONS
SPECIFIED.
9.30. TOILET ROOMS AND JANITORS CLOSET WALLS AND CEILINGS SHALL BE WATER RESISTANT
TYPE 5/8" THICK GYPSUM BOARD.
9.31. ANY INTERIOR WET WALL WITH WATER SERVICE (BEHIND, SINKS, WATER CLOSETS, WATER
COOLERS, ETC.) TO RECEIVE MOISTURE RESISTANT 5/8" THICK GYPSUM OR MASONRY
BOARD.
9.32. GYPSUM BOARD SHALL BE TUCKED IN BEHIND ALL DOOR FRAMES.
9.33. GYPSUM BOARD SHOULD MAINTAIN ¼” GAP BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND THE BOTTOM OF
THE BOARD.
9.34. ALL WALL DRYWALL WORK SHALL BE LEVEL 3 FINISH MINIMUM.
9.35. ALL CEILING DRYWALL WORK SHALL BE LEVEL 4 FINISH MINIMUM.
1. COLLINS/AIKMAN OR SHAW ARE THE PREFERRED MANUFACTURERS, UNLESS
OTHERWISE NOTED. ALL CARPETING IS TO CARRY A MINIMUM TWENTY (20) YEAR
WARRANTY.
1. ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS: TARKETT, ARMSTRONG
A. VINYL PLANK FLOORING GLUE DOWN
B. BASE – VINYL COVE BASE 4” X 1/8”
1. OWNER SELECTED PORCELAIN TILE FLOORING IS FOR THE PRODUCT ONLY:
2. BASE - 4" HEIGHT PORCELAIN TILE WITH SCHLUTER TRIM ALUMINUM FINISH.
CERAMIC TILE $5 S.Q.F.T. MATERIAL ONLY
VINYL PLANK FLOORING $4 S.Q.F.T. MATERIAL ONLY
CARPETING $25 S.Q. YARD MATERIAL ONLY
A. 24X24 DIRECT GLUE DOWN CARPETING
B. BASE – VINYL COVE BASE 4” X 1/8” : TARKETT, ARMSTRONG
- ALLOWANCE IS FOR THE PRODUCT ONLY; INSTALLATION, SETTING, LEVELING,
UNDERLAYMENT, GROUT,…
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