J-1 Specifications and Drawings.pdf

MORRISVILLE, NC

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER

CAB GLASS REPLACEMENT

Remove fogged glass at the RDU ATCT and replace with new

REPLACE CRACKED GLASS AT SEPTEMBER 2022

RALEIGH-DURHAM, INTERNATIONAL

AIRPORT ATCT MORRISVILLE, NC

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SECTION 01 11 00 – GENERAL CONDITIONS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY OF WORK

A. Project Location: The project is located at the FAA Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) on the Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Morrisville, NC.

B. Project Scope: This project requires the removal and replacement of a single 1 ½" insulating glass unit located in the cab of the Air Traffic Control Tower. The top of the glass elevation is approximately 203' above ground level. The glass pane is trapezoidal in shape and must be measured on site to determine the exact dimensions. The IGU is constructed with two 1/2" annealed float glass lites separated by a ½" air space.

C. Work shall include all labor, materials and equipment to complete the following:

1. Perform and gather accurate measurements for the required replacement IGU.

2. Contractor is advised of the presence of lead in the paint on the existing frame and structure – see section 3.9 of this specification.

3. Remove the existing damaged 1 1/2" thick IGU and properly dispose of the unit.

4. Provide and install a properly sized replacement IGU in accordance with the drawings and specifications.

5. Provide a warranty in accordance with specification 08 88 58.

6. Clean new IGU in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

7. Clean project site and restore to original condition.

1.2 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced.

The publications listed below are referenced as the latest edition published as of the date of this document. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI)

ANSI A10.32 Personal Fall Protection - Safety Requirements for

Construction and Demolition Operations

ANSI Z359.1 Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems and Components

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ANSI/ASSE A10.34 Protection of the Public on or Adjacent to Construction Sites

ASME INTERNATIONAL (ASME)

ASME B30.3 Construction Tower Cranes

ASME B30.20 Below the Hook Lifting Devices

ASME B30.22 Articulating Boom Cranes

ASME B30.5 Mobile and Locomotive Cranes

ASME B30.8 Floating Cranes and Floating Derricks

ASME BTH-1 Design of Below the Hook Lifting Devices

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 10 Portable Fire Extinguishers

NFPA 241 Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition

Operations

NFPA 51B Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot Work

NFPA 70 National Electrical Code

NFPA 70E Electrical Safety in the Workplace

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

COE EM 385-1-1 Safety -- Safety and Health Requirements

U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)

29 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards

29 CFR 1910.146 Permit-required Confined Spaces

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29 CFR 1915 Confined and Enclosed Spaces and Other Dangerous Atmospheres in Shipyard Employment

29 CFR 1919 Gear Certification

29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

29 CFR 1926.251 Rigging equipment for material handling

29 CFR 1926.453 Aerial lifts

29 CFR 1926.500 Fall Protection

1.3 SCHEDULE AND WORK HOURS

A. Work shall be completed within 14 days of Notice to Proceed. Contractor shall submit a written schedule to FAA Contracting Officer (CO) and to the FAA Contracting Officers Representative (COR). Acceptable hours for glass replacement are M-F, 8am

– 430pm.

B. The Notice to Proceed (NTP) will be issued when the contractor demonstrates, by virtue of material and equipment on site, that they are able to commence the work in earnest.

Work will continue during the stated normal working hours until the work is complete.

Requests for longer daily hours or weekend work will be considered if deemed necessary. Notice will be given to the FAA at least 48 hours in advance of any request to extend or change the normal working hours.

1.4 INSURANCE

A. The Contractor shall at its sole expense, procure and maintain in effect at all times during the performance of the work insurance coverage with insurers and under forms of policies satisfactory to the FAA and as contained in the Special Contract Requirements.

B. The contractor shall not commence work until they have obtained, and the Contracting

Officer has approved, all insurance required within the contract, nor shall the contractor allow any subcontractor(s) to commence work on a subcontract until all similar insurance required of the subcontractor has been obtained and approved.

1.5 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

A. The Project Manager shall have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in the glass industry and with coordinating subcontractors and suppliers on complex projects.

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B. The Project Superintendent shall have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in the glass industry and with coordinating subcontractors and suppliers on complex projects and in overseeing and implementing safety programs and protocols. The Project Superintendent shall have completed the 30 hour OSHA General Industry Safety Class.

Proof of current qualification shall be provided.

C. Crane operators shall meet the requirements in USACE EM 385-1-1, Section 16 and

Appendix G. In addition, for mobile cranes with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) rated capacitates of 50,000 pounds or greater, crane operators shall be designated as qualified by a source that qualifies crane operators (i.e., union, a government agency, or and organization that tests and qualifies crane operators). Proof of current qualification shall be provided.

PART 2 – PROJECT COORDINATION

2.1 OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS

A. The contractor is advised that this facility is responsible for the safe and efficient control of air traffic which includes the operation of air navigation and communications equipment. This equipment cannot be interrupted or impacted and must remain in full service continually. The unscheduled loss or shut down of air traffic control equipment or associated support equipment for any amount of time will jeopardize safety of the flying public. Contractor shall closely coordinate all work activities with the FAA site POC and the COR as to not impact the continued operation of air navigation and communication systems.

B. The contractor is advised that ongoing maintenance activities will continue at this facility and that full cooperation is required with maintenance personnel in order to assure continued operation of equipment.

C. The contractor shall not operate existing electronic, electrical or mechanical equipment at this facility.

2.2 ACCESS

A. Contractor personnel will be assigned a point of contact/escort and be continually escorted during the project. It is recognized that

2.3 TECHNICAL GUIDANCE/REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION

A. Contractor shall submit, in writing to the Contracting Officer, any requests for technical guidance or requests for changes due to differing field conditions, different means or methods, material substitutions, or any other reason.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 FIELD MEASUREMENTS

A. Contractor is responsible for taking complete and accurate field measurements for replacement of the existing IGU. Contractor is responsible to deploy the necessary equipment needed to obtain accurate measurements.

3.2 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS DURING REPLACEMENT

A. Contractor shall commence with the replacement only when the ambient weather conditions are favorable and promote a safe approach. Ambient temperature shall be a minimum of 40 deg F. Wind speeds shall be less than 10 MPH. Work shall not be conducted if precipitation is in the forecast.

3.3 PROJECT SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

A. All on-site work under this Contract shall be performed in compliance with the requirements of all Federal and State Occupational Safety and Health laws and regulations as they apply to construction site activity.

1. Comply with applicable Occupational Safety and Health Standard (29 CFR 1910 and 1926) promulgated pursuant to authority of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.

2. Comply with any other applicable Federal, State, or local regulations governing workplace safety to the extent that they do not conflict with other clauses of this contract. If a conflict exists between sections of this Contract, the more stringent requirement takes precedence.

3. Take all other proper precautions to protect the safety and health of the contractor’s employees, Federal Aviation Administration employees, Kinston Regional Jetport Employees and the public. Provide and maintain barricades, guard rails, covered walkways, lighting devices and other protective devices necessary to warn and protect employees and general public from hazards at the construction site.

4. Contractor shall maintain a Project Safety and Health Plan which shall address site-specific safety and health requirements and procedures to include, but not limited to fall protection, electrical safety, scaffold safety, cranes, steel erection, welding, burning, and cutting safety.

5. In addition to compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, the Project Safety and Health Plan shall contain provisions for mandatory safety

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orientation for every contractor, subcontractor, and vendor employee assigned or sent to the site. Safety orientation shall cover as a minimum the rules and regulations governing on-site construction activities, special known hazards, accident prevention, emergency procedures, and personal protection equipment requirements. As work progresses, the Plan shall be updated to adapt to new situations and new conditions. Changes to the Project Safety and Health Plan shall be made only with full concurrence of the COR.

6. If any unforeseen hazard should become evident during the performance of the work, bring such information to the attention of the COR, verbally and in writing.

Take the necessary action to re-establish and maintain safe working conditions.

7. The Project Safety and Health Plan shall include MSD sheets for materials and products to be used on the project. MSD sheets shall be maintained at the project site where all employees will have access.

B. The contractor’s Project Superintendent shall act as Safety Director and be responsible for the implementation, execution and oversight of the Project Safety and Health Plan.

The Superintendent shall have authority from the contractor to stop work to abate hazardous conditions or unsafe practices, and to eject any contractor, subcontractor, or vendor employee from the project site for failure to comply with safety requirements.

The Project Superintendent’s authority, responsibilities, and duties in the capacity of Safety Director shall be incorporated as part of the written Project Safety and Health Plan. These responsibilities Shall include, but not be limited to conducting subcontractor pre-construction safety program reviews, conducting the employee safety orientation training, conducting weekly safety meetings, conducting daily site safety inspections, auditing subcontractor safety compliance, conducting accident investigations, and preparing required periodic and special safety reports.

C. When the Contractor is notified by the COR of non-compliance with the safety or health provisions of this contract, the contractor shall immediately, unless otherwise instructed, correct the unsafe or unhealthy condition. If the Contractor fails to comply promptly, all or part of the Work will be stopped by notice from the COR. There will not be any allowance for time or compensation due to work stoppage for an unsafe condition.

D. The contractor will maintain an accurate record of exposure data and all accidents incidental to work performed under this Contract. The contractor must report the exposure data and accidents to the COR.

E. All subcontracts and vendor purchase orders related to this project shall contain provisions requiring compliance with the contractor’s approved Project Safety and Health Plan.

F. Prior to commencing construction, representatives of the Contractor, including the

Project Superintendent, shall hold a Safety Meeting with the COR and other FAA employees for the purpose of reviewing the approved Project Safety and Health Plan

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and discussing the implementation of the plan. Contractor will be required to participate in a safety and occupational health review of the project site and project conditions.

G. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent injury to the public, occupants, or damage to property of others. The public and occupants include all persons not employed by the Contractor or a subcontractor.

H. Wherever practical, the work area shall be fenced, barricaded or otherwise blocked off from public or occupants to prevent unauthorized entry into the work area.

1. Provide traffic barricades and traffic control signage where construction activities occur in vehicular areas.

2. Corridors, aisles, stairways, doors and exits shall not be obstructed or used in a manner to encroach upon routes of ingress or egress utilized by the public or occupants, or to present an unsafe or unhealthy condition to the public or occupants.

Store, position and use equipment, tools, materials, scraps and trash in a manner that does not present a hazard to the public or occupants by accidental shifting, ignition or other hazardous activity.

3. Store and transport refuse and debris in a manner to prevent unsafe and unhealthy conditions for the public and occupants. Cover refuse containers, and remove refuse on a frequent regular basis acceptable. Use tarpaulins or other means to prevent loose transported materials from dropping from trucks. Do not break glass as a means of facilitating disposal.

I. Fall Protection: Enforce the use of the fall protection at all times when an employee is on a surface 4 feet or more above lower levels. Personal fall arrest systems are required when working from an articulating or extendible boom, scissor lifts, swing stages, or suspended platform. Fall protection must comply with ANSI A10.32.

3.4 LIFT PLAN

A. The contractor shall submit a material lifting plan for approval. Work shall not commence until the plan has been approved by FAA.

B. The lift plan shall include data to address the following:

1. Site drawing indicating:

a. crane staging area

b. glass staging area

c. dumpster, if required

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2. Crane Information

3. Crane Configuration with Loads and Deductions

4. Ground Conditions at Crane Location

5. Crane Pads or Mats – Sizes

6. Tag Lines

7. Lifting Device

a. manufacturer

b. serial number

c. lifter weight

d. electrical requirements

e. rated load

f. ASME BTH-1 design category

g. ASME BTH-1 Service Class

8. Slings

9. Shackles and Hardware

10. Spreader Bars

C. The crane shall be equipped with approved flag or obstruction light as required by the approved Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration, FAA form 7460-1.

D. Buildings beneath material being vertically transported by the crane shall be evacuated during the operation.

E. Equipment of materials shall not be lifted over the ATCT cab at any time.

F. The Contractor shall provide a Certificate of Compliance for each crane under this contract. Certificate shall state that the crane and rigging gear meet applicable OSHA regulations (with the Contractor citing which OSHA regulations are applicable, e.g., cranes used in construction, demolition, or maintenance shall comply with 29 CFR 1926 and USACE EM 385-1-1 section 16 and Appendix H). Certify on the Certificate of Compliance that the crane operator(s) is qualified and trained in the operation of the crane to be used.

G. Material Handling Equipment

1. Material handling equipment such as forklifts shall not be modified with work platform attachments for supporting employees unless specifically delineated in the manufacturer's printed operating instructions.

2. The use of hooks on equipment for lifting of material must be in accordance with manufacturer's printed instructions.

3. Operators of forklifts or power industrial trucks shall be licensed in accordance with OSHA.

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3.5 SCAFFOLDING PLAN

A. If scaffolding will be utilized, the Scaffolding Plan format shall be in accordance with USACE EM 385-1-1. Scaffolding shall be engineered to support all material, equipment, personnel and wind loads in accordance with ASCE7-16.

B. The system shall be firmly anchored to the existing structure to resist these loads.

Provide drawings and calculations stamped by a Professional Engineer licensed in the state of North Carolina.

C. Employees shall be provided with a safe means of access to the work area on the scaffold. Climbing on any scaffold braces or supports not specifically designed for access is prohibited. Contractor shall ensure that scaffold erection is performed by employees that are qualified. Do not use scaffold without the capability of supporting at least four times the maximum intended load or without appropriate fall protection as delineated in the accepted fall protection plan. Minimum platform size shall be based on the platform not being greater in height than four times the dimension of the smallest width dimension for rolling scaffold. Stationary scaffolds must be attached to structural building components to safeguard against tipping forward or backward.

3.6 TEMPORARY FACILITIES

A. The Contractor shall provide and maintain all required temporary facilities and equipment required to complete the project to include, but not limited to, scaffolding, lighting, staging and storage.

B. The contractor shall be permitted to use facility utility power only after close coordination with the FAA POC on location of connection points.

C. The contractor is advised that running water is available at this facility. Use of water must be closely coordinated with COR.

D. The contractor is advised that sanitary facilities are not available at this facility.

3.7 FIRE PROTECTION

A. The contractor shall become aware of the locations of fire extinguishers in the ATCT cab. The contractor shall also become aware of fire and emergency procedures applicable to the ATCT facility.

B. If required, contractor shall provide at least one fire extinguisher for welders or other trades using open flames in the execution of their work. Maintain a dedicated employee as a fire watch, with fire extinguisher in hand, during all welding/ cutting or other open flame operations.

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3.8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND POLLUTION CONTROL

A. The contractor shall perform all work necessary to prevent environmental pollution during or as a result of construction performed under this contract.

B. Take measures to prevent dispersal of pollutants into the atmosphere. Do not dump or otherwise discharge noxious, volatile, or harmful fluids into drains or sewers.

3.9 HANDLING OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

A. Lead containing coatings are present throughout this facility. Any physical impact to painted surfaces must be first coordinated with COR. Contractor shall follow the OSHA in Lead Construction standard.

B. Asbestos containing materials are present throughout this facility. There is no expectation that asbestos will be encountered during this project. Contractor shall not impact any other material that is encountered without first obtaining confirmation from COR that the material is not asbestos containing.

3.10 WEATHER PROTECTION

A. Structure: If required, provide and maintain weather protection with tarpaulins or polyethylene film supported on and secured to temporary framework and scaffolding to protect all parts of the structure and contents from damage by the elements.

3.11 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

A. Ordering of Materials: Orders for materials and equipment shall be made promptly after approval of submittal, when required, in order to avoid any delay to project schedule.

B. Transportation and Delivery: Arrange for delivery to avoid impact to project schedule and to avoid impact to the operation of the existing facility.

C. Storage: Store materials and equipment to provide protection from damage, dust and moisture. Store all flammable or volatile materials properly off site.

D. Arrange storage in a manner to provide easy access for inspection.

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E. Manufacture and Fabrication: If required, design, fabricate and assemble materials and equipment using the best engineering and shop practices. Manufacture all like parts of duplicate units to standard sizes and gages, to be interchangeable.

3.12 CLEANUP AND RESTORATION

A. Contractor is responsible for maintaining the worksite in a clean and safe condition during the work shift as well as after work hours. The contractor shall restore the site to the original condition upon completion of the project.

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SECTION 01 33 00 - SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL

A. Submittals must be provided by the Contractor for review and approval prior to construction, unless otherwise authorized by the Engineer. This section includes instructions for scheduling and submitting submittals as required herein, by drawing notes, or in the various sections of the specifications. Any submittal required by the contract specifications or drawings must be included on the Contractor's submittal register.

B. Submittals Format: Unless noted otherwise herein or in other referenced sections, all submittals are to be provided to the FAA in electronic format.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Submittals: A submittal is a contractor's or manufacturer's product information, drawing, brochure, sample, certificate, warranty, or other information that provides detail for construction and quality control of the permanent work.

B. Submittal timetable: A tabulated list using the Submittal Register in a format approved by the Engineer, showing the date when the Contractor intends to submit each item.

C. Submittal material: The information concerning each item of specified equipment or material as required for establishing conformance with the specifications, identifying a specified item of equipment or material, or supplementing the contract specifications or drawings. The Submittal Register must include, but not be limited to:

1. Manufacturer's or supplier's product data, brochures, or descriptive literature.

2. All Contractor-prepared or procured shop drawings.

3. Manufacturer's installation instruction, including testing, which the Contractor must follow unless specified otherwise.

4. Schedules.

5. Certificates of compliance.

6. Manufacturer's operation and maintenance manuals, which the Contractor must follow unless specified otherwise.

7. Warranties, including the Contractor's one-year construction warranty.

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1.3 SUBMITTAL REGISTER

A. The Contractor must provide a submittal register in a format approved by the engineer and include:

1. Project Title and Location, Date, Contractor Name, and Contract Number:

2. Specification Section: List each specification section that requires a submittal on its own line (row) in numerical order. List them as "Section-" and the specification section number and title, such as "Section 08 88 58 – Cab Glazing". Do not include specification sections that do not require submittals.

3. Transmittal Number column: Leave blank for the initial submittal register. Fill-in the transmittal numbers on later progress updates as possible.

4. Item Numbers: Under each specification section, list each submittal on its own line (row) in the order that the items appear in the specification. Number the items consecutively starting with "1" in each specification section. A separate item number must be given to each distinct major submittal item, or product, etc., as follows:

a. When more than one submittal is required on an individual article, such as product data and a certificate of compliance, one item number must be used. Each such submittal must be listed on a separate line and identified as a sub-item by decimal identification.

b. When a system is required to be submitted as a complete package, or when an item consists of multiple drawings, such as shop drawings, the package must be given one item number. Components of the package can be listed as decimal sub-items on separate lines of the submittal register, or the Contractor may furnish a supplementary list of the components in the submittal.

5. Specification Paragraph Number: List the paragraph that describes the technical requirements for the item. For submittals developed from the contract drawings, also list the drawing and detail numbers.

6. Description of Submittal: Identify each item by the name of article, such as item "1", specification paragraph "08 88 85", description "Product Data – Cab glass."

7. Type of Submittal: List the type of submittal as one of the following: data, drawings, instructions, schedules, statements, reports, certificates, samples, records, or operations and maintenance manuals.

8. Contractor Scheduled Dates: Specify when the item must be submitted, when Governmental approval is needed, and when the item is needed as required by the project schedule.

Adequate lead time for product ordering and shipping must be provided, as well as adequate Government review time as specified in Section 1.4 below.

B. The Contractor must track and maintain the submittal register by filling-in the submittal transmittal numbers, Contractor, and Government actions as the submittals progress, and provide updated submittal registers with each monthly pay request.

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1.4 CONTRACT SUBMITTALS

A. The Contractor is responsible for the adequacy of submittals for compliance with the Contract.

B. The Contractor must thoroughly review in detail, approve, and certify that each submittal is in strict conformance with contract specifications and drawings, except as may be otherwise explicitly stated, before submitting it to the Government for review and approval.

C. Submittals must be in sufficient detail when first submitted to enable ready determination of the acceptability of the equipment or material. The submittal must be complete, as applicable, with all required working drawings, schedules, diagrams, charts, certificates, samples, test specimens, manufacturer's qualifications, descriptive literature, and performance curves as applicable. Every characteristic of the item specified in the specification must be positively identified in the submittal.

The location or use of each unit of equipment or material must be identified in the submittal. The Contractor must make all annotations required to finish any incomplete submittals originating from subcontractors or suppliers. If a submittal is disapproved by the Engineer or if the Engineer determines that the submittal is not adequate to justify the Contractor's approval, the Contractor must make corrections and resubmit the same number of copies as for an original submittal.

D. Failure by the Contractor to make a required submittal for any item of work prior to construction will result in withholding of progress payments for that item.

E. The Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping any work for which the prescribed submittals have not been submitted and processed as required. No part of the time lost due to any such stop orders will be made the subject of a claim by the Contractor for extension of performance time, for excess costs, or damages.

F. Submittals must be delivered to the Engineer a minimum of 3 weeks prior to the date the Contractor requires return of the approved submittals with exceptions as otherwise specified. The Contractor is cautioned that this time period does not include any allowance for resubmittal in cases where the Engineer determines that the Contractor's approval and certification are not adequately justified.

G. Delays caused by inadequacies in the Contractor's review process will be the responsibility of the

Contractor, and will not be made the subject of a claim for extension of time or for excess costs or damages by the Contractor.

H. Any item purchased and/or installed by the Contractor that does not comply with the contract specifications are subject to rejection and replacement with conforming items without additional cost to the Government and without any extension of performance time. This provision applies to deficiencies resulting from erroneous Contractor approvals or work performed prior to the Engineer's approval.

I. Approval by the Engineer must not be construed as assuming responsibility for the Contractor's work. The Contracting Officer will rely upon the Contractor's certification on the submittal that a complete check has been made and conformance with the contract has been met. Approval must not be construed as authorizing any deviations from the contract specifications and drawings, unless the deviation itself is explicitly designated as the subject of the approval. If a proposed deviation from the original Contract requirements is approved, the new contract requirements will be established as provided in the Contract Clause: "Specifications, Drawings, and Material Submittals". Possible approval actions taken by the FAA include:

1. Approved as submitted- If "approved as submitted" is marked by the Engineer, each

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copy of the submittal will be identified as having received such approval by being stamped and dated. After submittal has been approved, no substitutions will be permitted without written approval by the Engineer.

2. Approved as noted - If "approved as noted" is marked by the Engineer, the submittal is satisfactory contingent upon Contractor acceptance of corrections, notations, or both.

3. Not approved- If "not approved" is marked by the Engineer, the submittal data does not meet job requirements and the Contractor must resubmit.

4. Revise and Resubmit-If the submittal is returned "Approved as Noted", the FAA may also mark "Revise and Resubmit" which shall require the contractor to resubmit the items for which additional information or material is required. "Revise and Resubmit" shall be required in all cases where the submittal is returned "Not Approved", whether marked or not. Contractor shall resubmit the corrected material in the same quantity as specified for the original submittal. Resubmittals require an additional review period in accordance with Section 1.4F.

J. Submittals must include a transmittal in a format to be approved by the Engineer.

1. An electronic copy of a signed original version must be furnished to the Engineer as part of each submittal. When hard copies of a submittal are required, a copy of the signed original transmittal shall be the first page of each submittal copy.

2. The prime Contractor will be fully responsible for this form and the adequacy of all submittals containing information prepared by its subcontractors.

3. The transmittal number identifies the specification section number and are then numbered sequentially starting with the number "1" for that specification section, such as "08 88 58 - 01" for the first Cab Glazing submittal. Resubmittals shall be numbered sequentially to follow the submittal number, such as 08 88 58-01-01 for the first resubmittal, 08 88 58-01-02 for the second resubmittal, and so on.

4. Identify that the submittal is from the Contractor, regardless if a vendor or subcontractor first submitted the item to the Contractor for its review and approval before the Contractor submits it to the Government for review and approval. Include the Contractor's name, mailing address, contact name and telephone number.

5. All submittals for this work are for Government review and approval.

6. Each transmittal should cover only one section of the specifications or drawings. However, if an item applies to more than one section, a single submittal is acceptable provided the paragraphs of each applicable section are identified on the transmittal and all applicable item numbers are listed on the form.

7. Include a Remarks column, and if additional space is needed, the Contractor may write "See Attached", and attach a supplemental sheet.

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K. Deviations: For submittals that do not meet the specifications and drawings, the Contractor may propose a deviation (variation) and a Variation Column on the form must be checked. The Contractor must set forth in writing the justification and all the reasons for any deviations and annotate such deviations on the submittal. The variance must be correlated to the specific specification section and paragraph. Normally, variances are not approved unless there is an advantage to the Government. The Government reserves the right to rescind inadvertent approval of submittals containing unnoted deviations.

L. Drawings: Submittal drawings must be complete and have a title block in lower right hand corner that includes the project name and location, contract number, title for the description of item(s), Contractor's and subcontractor's or fabricator's name(s) and contract numbers, signature and date of the drawing, and drawing revision number. Maximum size of drawings is 24" X 36".

1.5 WARRANTIES/GUARANTIES MANUAL

A. The Contractor must assemble warranties/guarantees executed by each of the respective manufacturers, suppliers, and subcontractors into a combined certified product data, O&M, and warranty book, (see paragraph 1.7) including the Contractor's one-year construction warranty.

B. Each individual warranty must be signed by the provider. This is a requirement for warranties provided by the Contractor and by equipment manufacturers. The Contractor must provide complete information for each item. A sample warranty must be submitted with the product or material submittal where required to ensure that the salient requirements are fulfilled.

1. Product or work item.

2. Firm, with name of principal, address, and telephone number.

3. Scope.

4. Warranty duration.

5. Beginning and ending warranty dates.

6. Provide the following information for the Government.

a. The proper procedure to evoke the warranty.

b. Instances that might affect the validity of warranty.

7. Contractor, name of responsible principal, address, and telephone number.

C. Warranties and guaranties in the manual must include any specific warranties and guaranties required by other sections of the technical specifications and other warranties normally provided with the particular piece of equipment or system. Extended warranties normally provided by manufacturers that are beyond the warranty of construction must be specifically noted.

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D. Warranties/Guarantees will not begin until the facility is accepted by the Contracting Officer.

E. Equipment warranty tag: The Contractor must furnish and install equipment warranty tags on all Contractor furnished and installed equipment. Lettering must be Arial bold, upper case, and easily readable. Tags must be durable and state the following.

1. The title "Equipment Warranty".

2. The Contractor's name and contract number.

3. The month-day-year (mm-dd-yy) that the warranty expires.

4. The manufacturer's name, make and model number, point of contact name, and telephone number.

1.6 SUBMITTALS

A. Initial Submittal Register: Within fourteen calendar days after contract award, and before providing any submittals or starting installation of any materials and/or equipment, the Contractor· must furnish an electronic copy of the initial submittal register to the Engineer for review and approval.

B. Progress Submittal Registers: Provide updated submittal registers immediately before or with each monthly pay request.

C. Certified Product Data, O&M, and Warranty Manual.

1.7 CERTIFIED PRODUCT DATA RECORD, O&M, AND WARRANTIES MANUAL

A. Certified product data record submittals are required and are to be submitted in a single manual containing the following:

1. Certified Product Data Sheets.

2. Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Information/Data.

3. Warranties.

B. Provide three (3) hard copies of the Certified Product Data, O&M, and Warranties Manual and an electronic copy of the Manual.

C. The Manual must meet the following requirements.

1. Bind in commercial quality three-ring binders with cleanable plastic covers.

2. Label the cover of each binder with typed or printed title "Certified Product Data, O&M, and Warranties and Guarantees", with the title of project, Contract Number, Contractor name, address and telephone number, and the name of the responsible principal.

3. Neatly type the table of contents in the sequence of the table of contents of the specifications with each item identified with the number and title of the specification section and the name of the product or work item.

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4. Separate each item with index tab sheets keyed to the table of contents listing. List the subcontractor's, supplier’s, and manufacturer's name, address, telephone number, and name of the responsible principal.

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PARTS 3 -EXECUTION

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SECTION 08 88 58 – ATCT CAB GLAZING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes glazing for the following products:

1. Glazing at the Control Tower Cab.

1.2 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA)

1. 800: Voluntary Specifications and Test Methods for Sealants.

2. SF1: Dense Rubber-Like Compression Gasket Materials.

B. American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

1. Z97.1: Glazing Materials Used In Buildings-Safety Performance Specifications and Method of Test.

C. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

1. ASTM C 1036 Flat Glass

2. ASTM C 1076 Standard Test Method for determining Compatibility of Liquid-

Applied Sealants with Accessories Used in Structural Glazing Systems.

3. ASTM C 1184 Standard Specification for Structural Silicone Sealants.

4. ASTM C 1401 Standard Guide for Structural Sealant Glazing.

5. ASTM C 864 Standard Specification for Dense Elastomeric Compression Seal

Gaskets, Setting Blocks, and Spacers.

6. ASTM D 395 Standard Test Methods for Rubber Property-Compression Set.

7. ASTM E 2461 Standard practice for Determining the Thickness of Glass in

Airport Traffic Control Tower Cabs.

8. ASTM E 773 Standard Test Method for Accelerated Weathering of Sealed

Insulating Glass Units.

D. Glass Association of North America (GANA)

1. Glazing Manual.

2. Sealant Manual.

E. Insulated Glass Manufacturers Alliance (IGMA)

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1. A1202 Commercial Insulating Glass Dimensional Tolerances.

2. TB3000 Glazing Guidelines for Sealed Insulating Glass Units.

F. Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA)

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Manufacturer: Where used in this Section to refer to a firm that produces primary glass or fabricated glass as defined in the referenced glazing standard.

B. Deterioration of Coated Glass: Defects developed from normal use that are attributed to the manufacturing process and not to causes other than glass breakage and practices for maintaining and cleaning coated glass contrary to manufacturer's directions. Defects include peeling, cracking, and other indications of deterioration in metallic coating.

C. Deterioration of Insulating Glass: Failure of the hermetic seal under normal use due to causes other than glass breakage and improper practices for maintaining, and cleaning insulating glass. Evidence of failure is the obstruction of vision by dust, moisture, or film on the interior surfaces of glass. Improper practices for maintaining and cleaning glass do not comply with the manufacturer's directions.

1.4 SYSTEM PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. General: Provide glazing systems that are produced, fabricated, and installed to withstand normal thermal movement, wind loading, and impact loading (where applicable), without failure including loss or glass breakage attributable to the following: defective manufacture, fabrication, and installation; failure of sealants or gaskets to remain watertight and airtight; deterioration of glazing materials; and other defects in construction.

B. Normal thermal movement results from the following maximum change (range) in ambient and surface temperatures acting on glass-framing members and glazing components. Base engineering calculation on materials' actual surface temperatures due to both solar heat gain and nighttime sky heat loss.

1. Temperature Change (Range): 120 F deg, ambient; 180 F deg, material surfaces.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Product data for each glass product and glazing material indicated. Submit on manufacturer of the glass lites and the manufacturer of the insulating units. Submit manufacturer’s descriptive product data, handling and storage recommendations, installation instructions, and cleaning instructions from both the manufacturer of the glass lites and the manufacturer of the insulating units.

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1. Insulating Glass.

2. Glazing Accessories.

B. Certifications: Provide the following.

1. Product Certificates: Signed by glazing materials manufacturers certifying that their products comply with specified requirements. Submit certificates to indicate that materials meet specified requirements. Permanent labels on glass are not allowed.

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Glazing Publications: Comply with published recommendations of glass product manufacturers and organizations identified in “REFERENCED STANDARDS” Article of this section, except where more stringent requirements are indicated.

B. Insulating Glass Certification Program: Provide insulating glass units permanently marked either on spacers or at least one component lite of units with appropriate certification label of inspecting and testing agency indicated below:

1. Insulating Glass Certification Council (IGCC).

2. Associated Laboratories, Inc. (ALI).

3. National Certified Testing Laboratories (NCTL).

C. Glazier Qualifications: Engage an experienced glazier who has completed glazing similar in material, design, and extent to that indicated for Project with a record of successful in-service performance.

D. Single-Source Responsibility for Glass: Obtain glass from one source.

E. Single-Source Responsibility for Glazing Accessories: Obtain glazing accessories from one source for each product and installation method indicated.

1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Prior to delivery all the cab glass shall be boxed and crated for shipping. The cab glass shall be shipped to the site in a vertical position and stored in a vertical position against a sturdy support at an angle of approximately 7 degrees from vertical.

B. Deliver products to the site in unopened containers, labeled plainly with manufacturer’s names and brands.

C. Store glass and setting materials in safe, dry locations with adequate ventilation free from heavy dust, not subject to combustion products or sources of water and that shall permit easy access for inspection and handling. Do not unpack until needed for installation.

D. Deliver caulking and sealing compounds to the jobsite in sealed containers labeled to

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show the designated name, formula, or specification number; lot number, color, date of manufacturer, shelf life, and curing time when applicable.

E. Handle and install materials in a manner that will protect them from damage.

F. Unpack glass from the front of the case or container and avoid sliding the glass against itself or any uncushioned materials. Stack individual lites on edge using clean, cushioned pads placed at the quarter points of the bottom edge. Protect all edges from impact and use a clean dry separating material.

1.8 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Environmental Conditions: Do not start glazing work until the outdoor temperature is above 40 degrees F and rising, unless procedures recommended by the glass manufacturer and approved by the COR are made to warm the glass and rabbet surfaces. Provide ventilation to prevent condensation of moisture on glazing work during installation. Do not perform glazing work during damp or rainy weather.

1.2 WARRANTY

A. Manufacturer's Warranty on Insulating Glass: Submit written warranty signed by manufacturer of insulating glass agreeing to furnish replacements for insulating glass units that deteriorate as defined in "Definitions" article, f.o.b. point of manufacture, freight allowed project site, within specified warranty period indicated below. Warranty covers only deterioration due to normal conditions of use and not to handling, installing, protecting, and maintaining practices contrary to glass manufacturer's published instructions.

1. Warranty Period: Manufacturer's standard but not less than 10 years after date of

Final Acceptance by the FAA.

B. Provide new units for any units failing to comply with terms of this warranty within 45 working days after receipt of notice from the Government.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 GLASS

A. Glass thickness: the insulated glass unit shall be comprised of two 1/2" annealed float glass lites separated by a 1/2" insulating air space. The glass is not to be tinted, tempered, heat strengthened, or chemically strengthened. Glass clad polycarbonate is not acceptable. No on-site grinding or buffing of the glass is allowed. Glass edges shall be clean cut, undamaged, and flat ground.

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B. Annealed Glass: ASTM C 1036, Type I, Class 1 for clear, and Q3 for glass thicknesses 1/4- inch or less and for glass thicknesses greater than 1/4-inch ASTM C 1036, Type I, Class 1 with the following qualities:

1. Allowable point blemish size and distribution: Less than 1.0 mm with allowed minimum of 1500 mm (60-inch) separation. No others allowed.

2. Allowable linear blemish size and distribution: Faint less than 0.75 mm with allowed minimum of 1500 mm (60-inch) separation. No others allowed.

3. Allowable shell chip size and distribution: Chip depth and chip width less than or equal to 3 mm. Chip length less than or equal to 6 mm.

4. Allowable scratches: None.

C. Insulated Annealed Glass Units: Provide 1 1/2" inch insulated clear glass unit. IGMA

A1202 and IGMA TB-3000, fabricated of two lites of 1/2-inch monolithic annealed glass separated by a 1/2-inch dehydrated air space, hermetically sealed. Metal separator color shall be dark bronze or black. Units shall be double sealed. Primary seal shall be polyisobutylene; secondary seal shall be polyurethane or silicone. When required by virtue of manufacturer’s location and the location of the installation site within the bottom 1/2 of a vertical edge in each of the units, an open 12-inch long capillary/breather tube for pressure equalization. The tube shall be open during installation.

2.2 SETTING MATERIALS

A Provide as specified in the GANA Glazing Manual, IGMA TB3000, IGMA TB-3001, and manufacturer's recommendations, unless specified otherwise herein. Do not use metal sash putty, nonskinning compounds, nonresilient pre-formed sealers, or impregnated pre-formed gaskets. Materials exposed to view and unpainted shall be gray or neutral color.

B. Elastomeric Sealant. ASTM C 920, Type S or M, Grade NS, Class 12.5, Use G. Use for channel or stop glazing sash. Sealant shall be chemically compatible with setting blocks, edge blocks, and sealing tapes, with sealants used in manufacture of insulating glass units.

C. Pre-formed Channels: Neoprene, vinyl, or rubber, as recommended by the glass manufacturer for the particular condition.

D. Sealing Tapes: Pre-formed, semi-solid, polymeric-based material of proper size and compressibility for the particular condition. Use only where glazing rabbet is designed for tape and tape is recommended by the glass or sealant manufacturer. Provide spacer shims for use with compressible tapes. Tapes shall be chemically compatible with the product being set.

E. Setting Blocks and Edge Blocks: EPDM or neoprene of 80 to 90 Shore "A" durometer hardness, chemically compatible with sealants used, and of sizes recommended by

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GANA and the glass manufacturer.

F. Accessories: Provide as required for a complete installation, including glazing points, clips, shims, angles, and spacer strips. Provide non-corroding metal accessories.

Provide primer- sealers and cleaners as recommended by the glass and sealant manufacturers.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine glass framing, with glazier present, for compliance with the following:

1. Manufacturing and installation tolerances, including those for size, squareness, offsets at corners.

2. Presence and functioning of weep system.

3. Minimum required face or edge clearances.

4. Effective sealing between joints of glass-framing members.

B. Do not proceed with glazing until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Preparation, unless otherwise specified or approved, shall conform to the applicable recommendations in the GANA, IGMA, and the glass manufacturer’s recommendations.

Determine the sizes to provide the required edge clearances by measuring the actual opening to receive the glass.

B. Grind smooth in the shop glass edges that will be exposed in finish work such as butt glazing.

C. Leave removable labels in place until the installation is approved, except remove applied labels on heat-absorbing glass and on insulating glass units as soon as glass is installed.

3.3 GLASS SETTING

A. Glazing, unless otherwise specified or approved, shall conform to applicable recommendations in the GANA, IGMA, and the glass manufacturer's recommendations.

Handle and install glazing materials in accordance with the glass manufacturer's instructions. Use beads or stops which are furnished with items to be glazed to secure the glass in place. Avoid contact of glass edges with framing members and do not rest the glass on any uncushioned surfaces. Avoid rotating any glass on the corners. Inspect glass

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edges prior to installation. Glass of questionable…