J3 Fenwick Site Improvements Specifications 071323.pdf

USDA Forest Service Project Specifications

Fenwick Site Improvements

Technical Specifications

USDA Forest Service

SECTION 011000 - SUMMARY

SECTION 012200 – UNIT PRICES

SECTION 013300 – SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

SECTION 017100 WEED AND DISEASE PREVENTION

SECTION 033000 - CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

SECTION 033020-CONCRETE FROM PACKAGED DRY MIX FOR MINOR

STRUCTURES

SECTION 260519 - LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND

CABLES

SECTION 260526 - GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

SECTION 260533 - RACEWAYS AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

SECTION 260543 - UNDERGROUND DUCTS AND RACEWAYS FOR ELECTRICAL

SYSTEMS

SECTION 260553 - IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

SECTION 262726.37 - RECEPTACLES WITH ARC-FAULT AND GROUND-FAULT

PROTECTIVE DEVICES

SECTION 265613 – LIGHTING POLES AND STANDARDS

SECTION 265619 - LED EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SECTION 312000 - EARTH MOVING

SECTION 323113.53 - HIGH-SECURITY CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES

SECTION 329000 SEEDING AND MULCHING

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SECTION 011000 - SUMMARY

11 PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

a. Project information.

b. Work covered by Contract Documents.

c. Contractor's use of site and premises.

d. Coordination with occupants.

e. Work restrictions.

f. Specification and Drawing conventions.

1.02 PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Project Identification: Fenwick Site Improvements

a. Project Location: 2739 Richwood Road, Fenwick, WV 26202 (38°13'51.3"N 80°34'52.0"W).

B. Owner: USDA Forest Service

1.03 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. See Statement of Work and Other Work Indicated in the Contract Documents.

1.04 CONTRACTOR'S USE OF SITE AND PREMISES

A. Restricted Use of Site: Contractor shall have limited use of Project site for construction operations as indicated by requirements of this Section.

B. Limits on Use of Site: Limit use of Project site to Work in areas indicated in this section, and other parts of the contract documents if applicable. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

a. Driveways, Walkways, and Entrances: Keep driveways and entrances serving premises clear and available to Owner, Owner's employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or for storage of materials.

C. Condition of Existing Building: Maintain portions of existing building affected by construction operations in a weathertight condition throughout construction period.

Repair damage caused by construction operations.

D. Condition of Existing Grounds: Maintain portions of existing grounds, landscaping, and hardscaping affected by construction operations throughout construction period. Repair damage caused by construction operations.

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1.05 COORDINATION WITH OCCUPANTS

A. Full Owner Occupancy: Owner may access the site and storage building during entire construction period. Cooperate with Owner during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Owner usage. Perform the Work so as not to interfere with Owner's day-to-day operations. Maintain existing exits unless otherwise indicated.

B. Maintain Site Security:

1. Lock all doors prior to leaving for the day.

2. Leave Current Gate in place until new Tube Gate is installed at entrance and is operational.

1.06 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. Comply with restrictions on construction operations.

a. Comply with limitations on use of public streets, work on public streets, rights of way, and other requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

B. On-Site Work Hours: Limit work in the existing building to normal business working hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless otherwise indicated. No work shall be allowed on weekends or Federal holidays without the written permission of the contracting officer (CO).

C. Coordinate with government to gain access to the site.

D. Smoking and Controlled Substance Restrictions: Use of alcoholic beverages, smoking, and other controlled substances on Project site is not permitted.

1.07 PROTECTION OF PUBLIC AND PROPERTY

A. Provide and maintain temporary barricades and warning signs to control access to protect the public and construction personnel from construction hazards.

B. Comply with Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations concerning construction safety and health standards. Do not expose the public to or require any workers to work under conditions that are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to health and safety.

C. Repair damage to existing public and private improvements to original condition at no additional cost to the Government. Control dust and noise to protect adjacent property from damage.

1.08 SAFETY

A. The contractor shall prepare a safety plan to protect employees and the public during the duration of the work. The plan shall be submitted as an informational submittal to the CO and COR prior to the pre-work meeting.

B. Comply with all applicable OSHA Standards.

C. Comply with all FAR clauses in this contract to include FAR 52.236-13 and other applicable clauses.

D. The safety of the contractor’s employees is the sole responsibility of the contractor.

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E. In case of conflicts between Federal, state, and local safety and health requirements, the most stringent shall apply. Equipment or tools not meeting OSHA requirements will not be allowed on the project sites. Failure to comply with the requirements of this section and related sections may result in suspension of work.

F. If hazardous materials are encountered, do not disturb and stop work if necessary;

immediately notify Contracting Officer.

1.09 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

A. Submit Construction Schedule to CO and COR prior to pre-work meeting. Include planned start and finish dates for each of the exercised items from the Schedule of Items.

1.10 SPECIFICATION AND DRAWING CONVENTIONS

A. Specification Content: The Specifications use certain conventions for the style of language and the intended meaning of certain terms, words, and phrases when used in particular situations. These conventions are as follows:

a. Imperative mood and streamlined language are generally used in the Specifications. The words "shall," "shall be," or "shall comply with," depending on the context, are implied where a colon (:) is used within a sentence or phrase.

b. Text Color: Text used in the Specifications, including units of measure, manufacturer and product names, and other text may appear in multiple colors or underlined as part of a hyperlink; no emphasis is implied by text with these characteristics.

c. Hypertext: Text used in the Specifications may contain hyperlinks.

Hyperlinks may allow for access to linked information that is not residing in the Specifications. Unless otherwise indicated, linked information is not part of the Contract Documents.

d. Specification requirements are to be performed by Contractor unless specifically stated otherwise.

B. Division 01 General Requirements: Requirements of Sections in Division 01 apply to the Work of all Sections in the Specifications.

21 PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

31 PART 3 - EXECUTION (NOT USED)

END OF SECTION 011000

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SECTION 012200 – UNIT PRICES

41 PART 1 - GENERAL

4.01 DEFINITIONS

A. Unit price is a price per unit of measurement for materials, equipment, or services, or a portion of the Work, added to or deducted from the Contract Sum by appropriate modification, if the scope of Work or estimated quantities of Work required by the Contract Documents are increased or decreased.

4.02 PROCEDURES

A. Unit prices include all necessary material, plus cost for delivery, installation, insurance, applicable taxes, overhead, and profit.

B. Measurement and Payment: See schedule of items. See specifications as applicable.

C. Owner reserves the right to reject Contractor's measurement of work-in-place that involves use of established unit prices and to have this work measured documented by a government official or an independent inspector.

D. List of Unit Prices: A schedule of unit prices is included in Part 3. Specification Sections referenced in the schedule contain requirements for materials described under each unit price.

51 PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

61 PART 3 - EXECUTION

6.01 SCHEDULE OF UNIT PRICES

A. See Schedule of Items

1. Actual Quantity (AQ) – Actual quality provided and installed under the contract. Shall be measured using the units given in the Schedule of Items.

Measured Quantities shall be rounded up to the nearest whole unit (ex. .3 square feet would round up to 1 square foot).

2. Lump Sum Quantity (LSQ) – 1 complete unit of work. All work described under the item in the schedule of items and work incidental to the same item shall constitute 1 complete unit of work. There shall be no increase to the quantity in the Schedule of Items for Lump Sum Quantity items.

END OF SECTION 012200

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SECTION 013300 – SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

71 PART 1 - GENERAL

7.01 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Submittal schedule requirements.

2. Administrative and procedural requirements for submittals.

7.02 DEFINITIONS

A. Approval: Equivalent to “No Exception Taken”.

B. Approved or Approved Equivalent: To possess the same performance qualities and characteristics and fulfill the utilitarian function without any decrease in quality, durability or longevity. For equipment/products defined by the Contractor as "equivalent", substitution requests must be submitted to Contracting Officer’s Representative for consideration and be approved by the COR in writing. Approval shall constitute “No Exception Taken” and shall not be otherwise construed.

C. "No Exception Taken" constitutes that review is for general conformance with the design concept expressed in the Contract Documents for the limited purpose of checking for conformance with information given. Any action is subject to the requirements of the Contract Documents. Contractor is responsible for the dimensions and quantity and will confirm and correlate at the job site, fabrication processes and techniques of construction, coordination of the work with that of all other trades, and the satisfactory performance of the work.

D. Action Submittals: Written and graphic information and physical samples that require CO or COR’s responsive action. Action submittals are those submittals indicated in individual Specification Sections as "action submittals."

E. Informational Submittals: Written and graphic information and physical samples that do not require CO or COR’s responsive action. Submittals may be rejected for not complying with requirements. Informational submittals are those submittals indicated in individual Specification Sections as "informational submittals."

7.03 SUBMITTAL FORMATS

A. Submittal Information: Include the following information in each submittal:

1. Contract Name and Number.

2. Date.

3. Name of Contractor.

4. Name of firm or entity that prepared submittal.

5. Names of subcontractor, manufacturer, and supplier.

6. Category and type of submittal.

7. Submittal purpose and description.

8. Number and title of Specification Section, with paragraph number and generic name for each of multiple items.

9. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

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10. Indication of full or partial submittal.

11. Consecutive transmittal number.

12. Submittal and transmittal distribution record.

13. Other necessary identification.

14. Remarks.

B. Options: Identify options requiring selection by Contracting Officer/COR.

C. Deviations and Additional Information: On an attached separate sheet, prepared on

Contractor's letterhead, record relevant information, requests for data, revisions other than those requested by Contracting Officer on previous submittals, and deviations from requirements in the Contract Documents, including minor variations and limitations. Include same identification information as related submittal. Include the Contracting Officer on all deviation requests.

7.04 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. Prepare and submit submittals required by individual Specification Sections as PDF electronic files and as indicated for samples and other physical submittals. Types of submittals are indicated in individual Specification Sections.

B. Submittals shall be transmitted via email to the COR & CO.

C. Identify and incorporate information in each electronic submittal file as follows:

1. Assemble complete submittal package into a single indexed file incorporating submittal requirements of a single Specification Section and transmittal form acceptable to Government with links enabling navigation to each item.

2. Provide means for insertion to permanently record Contractor's review and approval markings and action taken by COR.

D. Coordination: Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of construction activities.

1. Coordinate each submittal with fabrication, purchasing, testing, delivery, other submittals, and related activities that require sequential activity.

2. Submit all submittal items required for each Specification Section concurrently unless partial submittals for portions of the Work are indicated on approved submittal schedule.

3. Submit action submittals and informational submittals required by the same Specification Section as separate packages under separate transmittals.

4. Coordinate transmittal of different types of submittals for related parts of the Work so processing will not be delayed because of need to review submittals concurrently for coordination.

a. Contracting Officer or COR reserves the right to withhold action on a submittal requiring coordination with other submittals until related submittals are received.

E. Processing Time: Allow time for submittal review, including time for resubmittals, as follows. Time for review shall commence on Contracting Officer's and COR’s receipt of submittal. No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because

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1. Initial Review: Allow 15 days for initial review of each submittal. Allow additional time if coordination with subsequent submittals is required.

Contracting Officer or COR will advise Contractor when a submittal being processed must be delayed for coordination.

2. Intermediate Review: If intermediate submittal is necessary, process intermediate review in same manner as initial submittal.

3. Resubmittal Review: Allow 15 days for review of each resubmittal.

4. Sequential Review: Where sequential review of submittals by Contracting

Officer's consultants, Government, or other parties is indicated, allow 21 days for initial review of each submittal.

F. Resubmittals: Make resubmittals in same form and number of copies as initial submittal.

1. Indicate date and content of previous submittal.

2. Indicate date and content of revision in label or title block and clearly indicate extent of revision.

3. Resubmit submittals until they are approved in writing by the CO or COR (in a method acceptable to the specifications or as otherwise described by the

CO).

G. Distribution: Furnish copies of final submittals to manufacturers, subcontractors, suppliers, fabricators, installers, authorities having jurisdiction, and others as necessary for performance of construction activities. Show distribution on transmittal forms.

H. Use for Construction: Retain complete copies of submittals on Project site. Use only final action or material submittals that are approved in writing by the Contracting Officer or COR.

7.05 SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Product Data: Collect information into a single submittal for each element of construction and type of product or equipment.

1. If information must be specially prepared for submittal because standard published data are unsuitable for use, submit as Shop Drawings, not as Product Data.

2. Clearly mark each copy of each submittal to show which products and options are applicable.

3. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Manufacturer's catalog cuts.

b. Manufacturer's product specifications.

c. Standard color charts.

d. Statement of compliance with specified referenced standards.

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e. Testing by recognized testing agency.

f. Application of testing agency labels and seals.

g. Notation of coordination requirements.

h. Availability and delivery time information.

4. Submit Product Data before Shop Drawings, and before or concurrent with

Samples.

5. Submit Product Data in PDF electronic file.

B. Shop Drawings: Prepare Project-specific information, drawn accurately to scale.

Do not base Shop Drawings on standard printed data.

1. Preparation: Fully illustrate requirements in the Contract Documents. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Identification of products.

b. Schedules.

c. Compliance with specified standards.

d. Notation of coordination requirements.

e. Notation of dimensions established by field measurement.

f. Relationship and attachment to adjoining construction clearly indicated.

2. Paper Sheet Size: Except for templates, patterns, and similar full-size

Drawings, submit Shop Drawings on sheets at least 11 by 17 inches, but no larger than 30 by 42 inches (750 by 1067 mm).

3. Submit Shop Drawings in PDF electronic file.

C. Qualification Data: Prepare written information that demonstrates capabilities and experience of firm or person. Include lists of completed projects with project names and addresses, contact information of Contracting Officers and other information specified.

D. Design Data/Product Data/Materials Submittals: Prepare and submit written and graphic information indicating compliance with indicated performance and design criteria in individual Specification Sections. Include list of assumptions and summary of loads. Include load diagrams if applicable. Provide name and version of software, if any, used for calculations. Number each page of submittal.

E. Certificates:

1. Certificates and Certifications Submittals: Submit a statement that includes signature of entity responsible for preparing certification. Certificates and certifications shall be signed by an officer or other individual authorized to sign documents on behalf of that entity. Provide original paper copy where a notarized signature is required.

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2. Installer Certificates: Submit written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that Installer complies with requirements in the Contract Documents and, where required, is authorized by manufacturer for this specific Project.

3. Manufacturer Certificates: Submit written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that manufacturer complies with requirements in the Contract Documents. Include evidence of manufacturing experience where required.

4. Material Certificates: Submit written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that material complies with requirements in the Contract Documents.

5. Product Certificates: Submit written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that product complies with requirements in the Contract Documents.

F. Test and Research Reports:

1. Compatibility Test Reports: Submit reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting results of compatibility tests performed before installation of product. Include written recommendations for primers and substrate preparation needed for adhesion.

2. Field Test Reports: Submit written reports indicating and interpreting results of field tests performed either during installation of product or after product is installed in its final location, for compliance with requirements in the Contract Documents.

3. Material Test Reports: Submit reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting test results of material for compliance with requirements in the Contract Documents.

4. Preconstruction Test Reports: Submit reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting results of tests performed before installation of product, for compliance with performance requirements in the Contract Documents.

5. Product Test Reports: Submit written reports indicating that current product produced by manufacturer complies with requirements in the Contract Documents. Base reports on evaluation of tests performed by manufacturer and witnessed by a qualified testing agency, or on comprehensive tests performed by a qualified testing agency.

6. Research Reports: Submit written evidence, from a model code organization acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, that product complies with building code in effect for Project. Include the following information:

a. Name of evaluation organization.

b. Date of evaluation.

c. Time period when report is in effect.

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d. Product and manufacturers' names.

e. Description of product.

f. Test procedures and results.

g. Limitations of use.

7.06 CONTRACTOR'S REVIEW

A. Action and Informational Submittals: Review each submittal and check for coordination with other Work of the Contract and for compliance with the Contract Documents. Note corrections and field dimensions. Mark with contractor approval before submitting to Contracting Officer and COR.

B. Contractor's Approval: Indicate Contractor's approval for each submittal with a uniform written approval method. Include name of reviewer, date of Contractor's approval, and statement certifying that submittal has been reviewed, checked, and approved for compliance with the Contract Documents.

7.07 GOVERNMENT REVIEW

A. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) may approve technical submittals, unless otherwise indicated by the contract documents or determined in writing by the Contracting Officer (CO). COR may review each submittal instead of the CO.

B. Action Submittals: Will be reviewed and their approval status will be documented in a project submittal review XLS spreadsheet returned to the contractor. The specific material items will be included in this review document and notes for approval, disapproval, and resubmittal and any questions on items.

1. All submittals reviewed will be approved in the material review spreadsheet only. This will be returned to contactor with each submittal group reviewed.

2. No marked up copies of material cut sheets will be returned to the contractor.

C. Informational Submittals: Contracting Officer or COR will review each submittal and will not return it, or may return it if it does not comply with requirements.

Contracting Officer or COR may forward each submittal to appropriate party.

Contractor is responsible for compliance with contract requirements and all applicable laws and regulations regardless of whether mistakes were discovered by CO or COR review of informational submittals.

D. Partial submittals prepared for a portion of the Work will be reviewed when use of partial submittals has received prior approval from COR or Contracting Officer.

E. Incomplete submittals are unacceptable, will be considered nonresponsive, and may be returned for resubmittal without review.

F. Submittals not required by the Contract Documents may be returned by Contracting Officer or COR without action.

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81 PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

91 PART 3 - EXECUTION (NOT USED)

END OF SECTION 013300

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SECTION 017100 WEED AND DISEASE PREVENTION

101 PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This work consists of washing and treating construction equipment to remove seeds, plants, and plant fragments from the equipment before the equipment is used on National Forest System lands.

111 PART 2 - PRODUCTS

1.2 WATER

A. Free of debris, organic matter, and other objectionable substances.

121 PART 3 - EXECUTION

1.3 GENERAL

A. Notify the COR in writing at least 10 calendar days before moving any construction equipment onto National Forest System lands. Construction equipment does not include cars, pickup trucks, and other vehicles that regularly travel between the construction site and areas outside of National Forest System (NFS) lands.

B. Perform all work at a location designated on the plans or other locations approved in writing. Provide the COR with an opportunity to monitor the washing and inspection.

C. Government approval is required prior to offloading equipment on NFS lands.

1.4 EQUIPMENT

D. Use a high pressure washing system.

E. For work on National Forest System lands, use a washing system that traps all wash water and either stores it for removal from National Forest System lands or recycles the water for continued use. If the equipment recycles the water, provide adequate filters for seed removal. Dispose of the filter material and removed seeds in an approved manner. Do not mix soaps, detergents, or other chemicals with the wash water.

F. For work at a commercial washing facility, use an approved facility.

1.5 WASHING

G. Wash the sides, tops, and undercarriages of all construction equipment. Remove all seeds, plants, plant fragments, dirt, and debris from the construction equipment.

1.6 INSPECTION

H. Inspect the washed construction equipment, including the undercarriage, to ensure that the washing removed the dirt, debris, and seeds from the construction equipment. Rewash the construction equipment as necessary or as directed.

END OF SECTION 017100

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SECTION 033000 - CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

12.02 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Cast-in-place concrete, including concrete materials, mixture design, placement procedures, and finishes.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Reference Plans, Section 312000 "Earth Moving", and all contract specifications for subgrade requirements.

2. See 033020 – “Concrete From Packaged Dry Mix For Minor Structures” for bag mix concrete.

12.03 PREINSTALLATION MEETINGS

A. Preinstallation Conference: Conduct conference at project site.

12.04 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Submit Design Mixtures for COR Approval: For each concrete mixture, include the following:

1. Mixture identification.

2. Minimum 28-day compressive strength.

3. Air content.

4. Slump.

5. Nominal maximum aggregate size.

6. Indicate amounts of mixing water to be withheld for later addition at Project site if permitted.

7. Submit alternate design mixtures when characteristics of materials, Project conditions, weather, test results, or other circumstances warrant adjustments.

B. Construction Joint Layout: Indicate proposed construction joints required to construct the structure.

a. Location of construction joints is subject to approval of the COR.

12.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Ready-Mixed Concrete Manufacturer Qualifications: A firm experienced in manufacturing ready-mixed concrete products and that complies with ASTM C94/C94M requirements for production facilities and equipment.

12.06 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Comply with ASTM C94/C94M and ACI 301.

12.07 FIELD CONDITIONS

A. Cold-Weather Placement: Do not place concrete when ground or air temperature is below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Contractor shall maintain concrete at a temperature of 50 degrees or more for 5 days following placement.

B. Hot-Weather Placement: Comply with ACI 301 and ACI 305.1.

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12.08 CONCRETE, GENERAL

A. ACI Publications: Comply with ACI 301 unless modified by requirements in the

Contract Documents.

12.09 CONCRETE MIXTURES

A. Normal-weight Concrete:

1. Minimum Compressive Strength: 4000 psi at 28 days.

2. Air Content: 6 percent, plus or minus 1.5 percent at point of delivery.

3. Slump: Not Greater than 7, Not Less than 3

12.10 CONCRETE MIXING

A. Ready-Mixed Concrete: Measure, batch, mix, and deliver concrete in accordance with ASTM C94/C94M.

B. Furnish batch ticket information.

12.11 CONCRETE PLACEMENT

A. Do not place concrete when air or ground temperature is below 50 deg F.

B. Contractor shall protect the concrete from weather related damages and is responsible for the repair of weather damages occurring during construction or the curing period.

C. Before placing concrete, verify that installation of formwork, reinforcement and any embedded items is complete and that required inspections are completed.

D. Notify COR 24 hours prior to commencement of concrete placement.

E. Do not add water to concrete during delivery, at Project site, or during placement unless approved by COR in writing, but not to exceed the amount indicated on the concrete delivery ticket.

1. Do not add water to concrete after adding high-range water-reducing admixtures to mixture.

F. Deposit concrete continuously in one layer or in horizontal layers of such thickness that no new concrete is placed on concrete that has hardened enough to cause seams or planes of weakness.

1. If a section cannot be placed continuously, provide construction joints as indicated.

2. Deposit concrete to avoid segregation.

3. Deposit concrete in horizontal layers of depth not to exceed formwork design pressures and in a manner to avoid inclined construction joints.

4. Consolidate placed concrete with mechanical vibrating equipment in accordance with ACI 301.

a. Do not use vibrators to transport concrete inside forms.

b. Insert and withdraw vibrators vertically at uniformly spaced locations to rapidly penetrate placed layer and at least 6 inches into preceding layer.

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c. Do not insert vibrators into lower layers of concrete that have begun to lose plasticity.

d. At each insertion, limit duration of vibration to time necessary to consolidate concrete, and complete embedment of reinforcement and other embedded items without causing mixture constituents to segregate.

12.12 INSTALLATION OF MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE ITEMS

A. Filling In:

1. Fill in holes and openings left in concrete structures after Work of other trades is in place unless otherwise indicated.

2. Mix, place, and cure concrete, as specified, to blend with in-place construction.

3. Provide other miscellaneous concrete filling indicated or required to complete the Work.

12.13 TOLERANCES

A. If no tolerance given in contract documents, conform to ACI 117. Use tolerance given in contract documents, if provided.

END OF SECTION 033000

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SECTION 033020-CONCRETE FROM PACKAGED DRY MIX FOR

MINOR STRUCTURES

131 PART 1 - GENERAL

13.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. There will be no separate measurement or payment for work in this Section.

Concrete from packaged dry mix is considered incidental to other items of work shown in the Schedule of Items.

141 PART 2 - PRODUCTS

14.01 MATERIALS

A. Concrete Dry Mix:

1. Design: ASTM C 387, made using dry pre-portioned, blended and bagged mix.

2. Minimum 28-day Compressive Strength: 4000 psi

3. Product: Sakrete Concrete Mix, as manufactured by US Mix Products

Company, or an approved equal.

B. All reinforcement bars shall be deformed billet steel conforming to the requirement of ASTM A615, Grade 60.

C. Water: Clean and free from alkali and other deleterious materials.

151 PART 3 - EXECUTION

15.01 CONCRETE INSTALLATION

A. Mixing:

1. Mix dry concrete and water thoroughly according to the manufacturer.

2. Mixing Equipment: Mechanical mixer or wheelbarrow.

3. Place concrete while fresh; any concrete in which initial set has begun shall be wasted.

B. CONCRETE PLACEMENT

1. Do not place concrete when air or ground temperature is below 50 deg F.

2. Contractor shall protect the concrete from weather related damages and is responsible for the repair of weather damages occurring during construction or the curing period.

3. Before placing concrete, verify that installation of formwork, reinforcement and any embedded items is complete and that required inspections are completed.

4. Notify COR 24 hours prior to commencement of concrete placement.

5. Deposit concrete continuously in one layer or in horizontal layers of such thickness that no new concrete is placed on concrete that has hardened enough to cause seams or planes of weakness.

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a. If a section cannot be placed continuously, provide construction joints as indicated.

b. Deposit concrete to avoid segregation.

c. Deposit concrete in horizontal layers of depth not to exceed formwork design pressures and in a manner to avoid inclined construction joints.

d. Consolidate placed concrete with mechanical vibrating equipment in accordance with ACI 301.

i. Do not use vibrators to transport concrete inside forms.

ii. Insert and withdraw vibrators vertically at uniformly spaced locations to rapidly penetrate placed layer and at least 6 inches into preceding layer.

iii. Do not insert vibrators into lower layers of concrete that have begun to lose plasticity.

iv. At each insertion, limit duration of vibration to time necessary to consolidate concrete, and complete embedment of reinforcement and other embedded items without causing mixture constituents to segregate.

C. INSTALLATION OF MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE ITEMS

1. Filling In:

a. Fill in holes and openings left in concrete structures after Work of other trades is in place unless otherwise indicated.

b. Mix, place, and cure concrete, as specified, to blend with in-place construction.

c. Provide other miscellaneous concrete filling indicated or required to complete the Work.

D. Finishing: Apply medium trowel finish to exposed concrete surfaces.

E. Protection From Cold: Keep the air temperature surrounding the fresh concrete above 50ºF for a period of five days after the concrete is placed.

F. Curing: If determined necessary by the Contracting Officer, cover exposed surfaces with plastic sheeting after the concrete has taken its initial set.

END OF SECTION 033020

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SECTION 260010 - SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR

ELECTRICAL

161 PART 1 - GENERAL

16.01 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Supplemental requirements generally applicable to the Work specified in

Division 26. This Section is also referenced by related Work specified in other Divisions.

16.02 REFERENCES

A. Abbreviations and Acronyms for Electrical Terms and Units of Measure:

1. A: Ampere, unit of electrical current.

2. AC or ac: Alternating current.

3. AFCI: Arc-fault circuit interrupter.

4. AIC: Ampere interrupting capacity.

5. AL, Al, or ALUM: Aluminum.

6. ASD: Adjustable-speed drive.

7. ATS: Automatic transfer switch.

8. AWG: American wire gauge; see ASTM B258.

9. BIL: Basic impulse insulation level.

10. CAD: Computer-aided design or drafting.

11. CB: Circuit breaker.

12. cd: Candela, the SI fundamental unit of luminous intensity.

13. CO/ALR: Copper-aluminum, revised.

14. COPS: Critical operations power system.

15. CU or Cu: Copper.

16. CU-AL or AL-CU: Copper-aluminum.

17. fc: Footcandle, an internationally recognized unit of illuminance equal to one lumen per square foot or 10.76 lx. The simplified conversion 1 fc = 10 lx in the Specifications is common practice and considered adequate precision for building construction activities. When there are conflicts, lux is the primary unit; footcandle is specified for convenience.

18. ft: Foot.

19. ft-cd: Foot-candle, the antiquated U.S. Standard unit of illuminance, equal to one international candle measured at a distance of one foot, that was superseded in 1948 by the unit "footcandle" after the SI unit candela (cd) replaced the international candle; see "fc,"

20. GEC: Grounding electrode conductor.

21. GFCI: Ground-fault circuit interrupter.

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22. GFPE: Ground-fault protection of equipment.

23. GND: Ground.

24. HACR: Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration.

25. HDPE: High-density polyethylene.

26. LED: Light-emitting diode.

27. MLO: Main lugs only.

28. Ni-Cd: Nickel-cadmium.

29. Ni-MH: Nickel-metal hydride.

30. PV: Photovoltaic.

31. PVC: Polyvinyl chloride.

32. TR: Tamper resistant.

33. UL: (standards) Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.; (product categories) UL, LLC.

34. V(ac): Volt, alternating current.

35. V(dc): Volt, direct current.

36. VA: Volt-ampere, unit of complex electrical power.

37. VOM: Volt-ohm-multimeter.

38. VRLA: Valve regulated lead acid; also called "sealed lead acid (SLA)" or

"valve regulated sealed lead acid."

39. W: Watt, unit of real electrical power.

40. Wh: Watt-hour, unit of electrical energy usage.

41. WR: Weather resistant.

B. Abbreviations and Acronyms for Electrical Raceway Types:

1. EMT: Electrical metallic tubing.

2. EMT-A: Aluminum electrical metallic tubing.

3. EMT-S: Steel electrical metallic tubing.

4. EMT-SS: Stainless steel electrical metallic tubing.

5. ENT: Electrical nonmetallic tubing.

6. EPEC: Electrical HDPE underground conduit.

7. EPEC-40: Schedule 40 electrical HDPE underground conduit.

8. EPEC-80: Schedule 80 electrical HDPE underground conduit.

9. EPEC-A: Type A electrical HDPE underground conduit.

10. EPEC-B: Type B electrical HDPE underground conduit.

11. ERMC: Electrical rigid metal conduit.

12. ERMC-A: Aluminum electrical rigid metal conduit.

13. ERMC-S: Steel electrical rigid metal conduit.

14. ERMC-S-G: Galvanized-steel electrical rigid metal conduit.

15. ERMC-S-PVC: PVC-coated-steel electrical rigid metal conduit.

16. ERMC-SS: Stainless steel electrical rigid metal conduit.

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17. FMC: Flexible metal conduit.

18. FMC-A: Aluminum flexible metal conduit.

19. FMC-S: Steel flexible metal conduit.

20. FMT: Steel flexible metallic tubing.

21. FNMC: Flexible nonmetallic conduit. See "LFNC."

22. HDPE: See EPEC.

23. IMC: Steel electrical intermediate metal conduit.

24. LFMC: Liquidtight flexible metal conduit.

25. LFMC-A: Aluminum liquidtight flexible metal conduit.

26. LFMC-S: Steel liquidtight flexible metal conduit.

27. LFMC-SS: Stainless steel liquidtight flexible metal conduit.

28. LFNC: Liquidtight flexible nonmetallic conduit.

29. LFNC-A: Layered (Type A) liquidtight flexible nonmetallic conduit.

30. LFNC-B: Integral (Type B) liquidtight flexible nonmetallic conduit.

31. LFNC-C: Corrugated (Type C) liquidtight flexible nonmetallic conduit.

32. PVC: Rigid PVC conduit.

33. PVC-40: Schedule 40 rigid PVC conduit.

34. PVC-80: Schedule 80 rigid PVC Conduit.

35. PVC-A: Type A rigid PVC concrete-encased conduit.

36. PVC-EB: Type EB rigid PVC concrete-encased underground conduit.

37. RGS: See ERMC-S-G.

38. RMC: See ERMC.

C. Abbreviations and Acronyms for Electrical Single-Conductor and Multiple- Conductor Cable Types:

1. AC: Armored cable.

2. MC: Metal-clad cable.

3. MC-HL: Metal-clad cable, hazardous location.

4. MV: Medium-voltage cable.

5. RHH: (high heat) Thermoset rubber, heat-resistant cable.

6. RHW: Thermoset rubber, moisture-resistant cable.

7. SE: Service-entrance cable.

8. SER: Service-entrance cable, round.

9. SEU: Service-entrance cable, flat.

10. SIS: Thermoset cable for switchboard and switchgear wiring.

11. TBS: Thermoplastic cable with outer braid.

12. THW: Thermoplastic, heat- and moisture-resistant cable.

13. THHN: Thermoplastic, heat-resistant cable with nylon jacket outer sheath.

14. THHW: Thermoplastic, heat- and moisture-resistant cable.

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15. THWN: Thermoplastic, moisture- and heat-resistant cable with nylon jacket outer sheath.

16. TW: Thermoplastic, moisture-resistant cable.

17. UF: Underground feeder and branch-circuit cable.

18. USE: Underground service-entrance cable.

19. XHH: Cross-linked polyethylene, heat-resistant cable.

20. XHHW: Cross-linked polyethylene, heat- and moisture-resistant cable.

D. Definitions:

1. Basic Impulse Insulation Level (BIL): Reference insulation level expressed in impulse crest voltage with a standard wave not longer than 1.5 times 50 microseconds and 1.5 times 40 microseconds.

2. Cable: In accordance with NIST NBS Circular 37 and IEEE standards, in the United States for the purpose of interstate commerce, the definition of "cable" is (1) a conductor with insulation, or a stranded conductor with or without insulation (single-conductor cable); or (2) a combination of conductors insulated from one another (multiple-conductor cable).

3. Conductor: In accordance with NIST NBS Circular 37 and IEEE standards, in the United States for the purpose of interstate commerce, the definition of "conductor" is (1) a wire or combination of wires not insulated from one another, suitable for carrying an electric current; (2) (National Electrical Safety Code) a material, usually in the form of wire, cable, or bar, suitable for carrying an electric current; or (3) (general) a substance or body that allows a current of electricity to pass continuously along it.

4. Designated Seismic System: A system component that requires design in accordance with Chapter 13 of ASCE/SEI 7 and for which the Component Importance Factor is greater than 1.0.

5. Direct Buried: Installed underground without encasement in concrete or other protective material.

6. Enclosure: The case or housing of an apparatus, or the fence or wall(s) surrounding an installation, to prevent personnel from accidentally contacting energized parts or to protect the equipment from physical damage. Types of enclosures and enclosure covers include the following:

a. Cabinet: An enclosure that is designed for either surface mounting or flush mounting and is provided with a frame, mat, or trim in which a swinging door or doors are or can be hung.

b. Concrete Box: A box intended for use in poured concrete.

c. Conduit Body: A means for providing access to the interior of a conduit or tubing system through one or more removable covers at a junction or terminal point. In the United States, conduit bodies are listed in accordance with outlet box requirements.

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d. Conduit Box: A box having threaded openings or knockouts for conduit, EMT, or fittings.

e. Cutout Box: An enclosure designed for surface mounting that has swinging doors or covers secured directly to and telescoping with the walls of the enclosure.

f. Device Box: A box with provisions for mounting a wiring device directly to the box.

g. Extension Ring: A ring intended to extend the sides of an outlet box or device box to increase the box depth, volume, or both.

h. Junction Box: A box with a blank cover that joins different runs of raceway or cable and provides space for connection and branching of the enclosed conductors.

i. Outlet Box: A box that provides access to a wiring system having pryout openings, knockouts, threaded entries, or hubs in either the sides or the back, or both, for the entrance of conduit, conduit or cable fittings, or cables, with provisions for mounting an outlet box cover, but without provisions for mounting a wiring device directly to the box.

j. Termination Box: An enclosure designed for installation of termination base assemblies consisting of bus bars, terminal strips, or terminal blocks with provision for wire connectors to accommodate incoming or outgoing conductors, or both.

7. Emergency Systems: Those systems legally required and classed as emergency by municipal, state, federal, or other codes, or by any governmental agency having jurisdiction that are designed to ensure continuity of lighting, electrical power, or both, to designated areas and equipment in the event of failure of the normal supply for safety to human life.

8. Jacket: A continuous nonmetallic outer covering for conductors or cables.

9. Luminaire: A complete lighting unit consisting of a light source such as a lamp, together with the parts designed to position the light source and connect it to the power supply. It may also include parts to protect the light source or the ballast or to distribute the light.

10. Receptacle: A fixed connecting device arranged for insertion of a power cord plug. Also called a power jack.

11. Receptacle Outlet: One or more receptacles mounted in a box with a suitable protective cover.

12. Sheath: A continuous metallic covering for conductors or cables.

13. UL Category Control Number (CCN): An alphabetic or alphanumeric code used to identify product categories covered by UL's Listing, Classification, and Recognition Services.

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14. Voltage Class: For specified circuits and equipment, voltage classes are defined as follows:

a. Control Voltage: Having electromotive force between any two conductors, or between a single conductor and ground, that is supplied from a battery or other Class 2 or Class 3 power-limited source.

b. Line Voltage: (1) (controls) Designed to operate using the supplied low-voltage power without transformation. (2) (transmission lines, transformers, SPDs) The line-to-line voltage of the supplying power system.

c. Extra-Low Voltage (ELV): Not having electromotive force between any two conductors, or between a single conductor and ground, exceeding 30 V(ac rms), 42 V(ac peak), or 60 V(dc).

d. Low Voltage (LV): Having electromotive force between any two conductors, or between a single conductor and ground, that is rated above 30 V but not exceeding 1000 V.

e. Medium Voltage (MV): Having electromotive force between any two conductors, or between a single conductor and ground, that is rated about 1 kV but not exceeding 69 kV.

f. High Voltage: (1) (circuits) Having electromotive force between any two conductors, or between a single conductor and ground, that is rated above 69 kV but not exceeding 230 kV. (2) (safety) Having sufficient electromotive force to inflict bodily harm or injury.

15. Wire: In accordance with NIST NBS Circular 37 and IEEE standards, in the United States for the purpose of interstate commerce, the definition of "wire" is a slender rod or filament of drawn metal. A group of small wires used as a single wire is properly called a "stranded wire." A wire or stranded wire covered with insulation is properly called an "insulated wire" or a "single-conductor cable." Nevertheless, when the context indicates that the wire is insulated, the term "wire" will be understood to include the insulation.

16.03 COORDINATION

A. Interruption of Existing Electrical Service: Do not interrupt electrical service to facilities occupied by Owner or others unless permitted under the following conditions:

1. Notify COR no fewer than one day in advance of proposed interruption of electrical service.

171 PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT APPLICABLE)

181 PART 3 - EXECUTION (NOT APPLICABLE)

END OF SECTION 260010

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SECTION 260519 - LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER

CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

191 PART 1 - GENERAL

19.01 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Copper building wire rated 600 V or less.

2. Aluminum building wire rated 600 V or less.

3. Metal-clad cable, Type MC, rated 600 V or less.

4. Connectors, splices, and terminations rated 600 V and less.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 260010 "Supplemental Requirements for Electrical" for additional abbreviations, definitions, submittals, qualifications, testing agencies, and other Project requirements applicable to Work specified in this Section.

19.02 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For 10AWG XHHW-2 Conductors.

19.03 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Field quality-control reports.

201 PART 2 - PRODUCTS

20.01 COPPER BUILDING WIRE

A. Description: Flexible, insulated and uninsulated, drawn copper current-carrying conductor with an overall insulation layer or jacket, or both, rated 600 V or less.

B. Standards:

1. Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, by a qualified testing agency, and marked for intended location and use.

2. See the Evaluations for discussion of UL's "Wire and Cable Marking and

Application Guide."

3. Conductor and Cable Marking: Comply with wire and cable marking according to UL's "Wire and Cable Marking and Application Guide."

C. Conductors: Copper, complying with ASTM B3 for bare annealed copper and with

ASTM B8 for stranded conductors.

D. Conductor Insulation:

1. Type XHHW-2: Comply with UL 44.

20.02 ALUMINUM BUILDING WIRE

A. Description: Flexible, insulated and uninsulated, drawn aluminum current-carrying conductor with an overall insulation layer or jacket, or both, rated 600 V or less.

B. All conductors shall be copper. No aluminum conductors shall be used without express written consent of COR.

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20.03 METAL-CLAD CABLE, TYPE MC

A. Description: A factory assembly of one or more current-carrying insulated conductors in an overall metallic sheath.

B. MC Cable is not permitted for use in this project. All wires shall be single conductors in conduit.

20.04 CONNECTORS AND SPLICES

A. Description: Factory-fabricated connectors, splices, and lugs of size, ampacity rating, material, type, and class for application and service indicated; listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, by a qualified testing agency, and marked for intended location and use.

B. Jacketed Cable Connectors: For steel and aluminum jacketed cables, zinc die-cast with set screws, designed to connect conductors specified in this Section.

C. Lugs: One piece, seamless, designed to terminate conductors specified in this Section.

211 PART 3 - EXECUTION

21.01 CONDUCTOR MATERIAL APPLICATIONS

A. Feeders:

1. Copper; solid for No. 12 AWG and smaller; stranded for No. 10 AWG and larger.

B. Branch Circuits:

1. Copper, Solid for No. 12 AWG and smaller; solid or stranded for No. 10 AWG, and Stranded for No. 10 AWG or larger.

21.02 CONDUCTOR INSULATION AND MULTICONDUCTOR CABLE APPLICATIONS

AND WIRING METHODS

A. Branch Circuits Concealed in Concrete, below Slabs-on-Grade, and Underground:

Type XHHW-2, single conductors in raceway.

21.03 INSTALLATION OF CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

A. Complete raceway installation between conductor and cable termination points according to Section 260533.13 "Conduits for Electrical Systems" prior to pulling conductors and cables.

B. Use manufacturer-approved pulling compound or lubricant where necessary;

compound used must not deteriorate conductor or insulation. Do not exceed manufacturer's recommended maximum pulling tensions and sidewall pressure values.

C. Use pulling means, including fish tape, cable, rope, and basket-weave wire/cable grips, that will not damage cables or raceway.

D. Install exposed cables parallel and perpendicular to surfaces of exposed structural members, and follow surface contours where possible.

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