01 52 13.00 Temporary Facilities and Controls.doc

JBSF150006

SECTION 01 52 13 00

TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

PART 1

GENERAL

1.1 Summary

This Section includes requirements for temporary utilities, support facilities, and security and protection facilities.

1.2 Definitions

Permanent Enclosure: As determined by the Contracting Officer, permanent or temporary roofing is complete, insulated, and weathertight; exterior walls are insulated and weathertight; and all openings are closed with permanent construction or substantial temporary closures.

1.3 Use Charges

1.3.1 General

Cost or use charges for temporary facilities shall be included in the Contract Sum. Allow other entities to use temporary services and facilities without cost, including, but not limited to, Owner's construction forces, the Contracting Officer, occupants of Project, testing agencies, and authorities having jurisdiction.

1.3.2 Water Service

Water from Owner's existing water system is available for use without metering and without payment of use charges. Provide connections and extensions of services as required for construction operations.

1.3.3 Electric Power Service

Electric power from Owner's existing system is available for use without metering and without payment of use charges. Provide connections and extensions of services as required for construction operations.

1.4 Submittals

1.4.1 Site Plan

Show temporary facilities, utility hookups, staging areas, and parking areas for construction personnel.

1.5 Quality Assurance

1.5.1 Electric Service

Comply with National Electric Contractor’s Association (NECA), National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), and Underwriters’ Laboratory (UL) standards and regulations for temporary electric service. Install service to comply with NFPA 70.

1.5.2 Tests and Inspections

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

1.6 Project Conditions

Temporary Use of Permanent Facilities: Installer of each permanent service shall assume responsibility for operation, maintenance, and protection of each permanent service during its use as a construction facility before Owner's acceptance, regardless of previously assigned responsibilities.

PART 2

PRODUCTS

2.1 Materials

2.1.1 Pavement

Comply with Division 32 Section(s) "Asphalt Paving" OR "Concrete Paving", as directed.

2.1.2 Chain-Link Fencing

Minimum 2-inch (50-mm), 0.148-inch- (3.76-mm-) thick, galvanized steel, chain-link fabric fencing; minimum 6 feet (1.8 m) high with galvanized steel pipe posts; minimum 2-3/8-inch- (60-mm-) OD line posts and 2-7/8-inch- (73-mm-) OD corner and pull posts, with 1-5/8-inch- (42-mm-) OD top rails OR with galvanized barbed-wire top strand, as directed.

2.1.3 Portable Chain-Link Fencing

Minimum 2-inch (50-mm), 9-gage, galvanized steel, chain-link fabric fencing; minimum 6 feet (1.8 m) high with galvanized steel pipe posts; minimum 2-3/8-inch- (60-mm-) OD line posts and 2-7/8-inch- (73-mm-) OD corner and pull posts, with 1-5/8-inch- (42-mm-) OD top and bottom rails. Provide concrete OR galvanized steel, as directed, bases for supporting posts.

2.1.4 Wood Enclosure Fence

Plywood, 6 feet (1.8 m) OR 8 feet (2.4 m), as directed, high, framed with four 2-by-4-inch (50-by-100-mm) rails, with preservative-treated wood posts spaced not more than 8 feet (2.4 m) apart.

2.1.5 Lumber and Plywood

Comply with requirements in Division 06 Section(s) "Rough Carpentry" OR "Miscellaneous Rough Carpentry", as directed.

2.1.6 Gypsum Board

Minimum 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) thick by 48 inches (1219 mm) wide by maximum available lengths; regular-type panels with tapered edges. Comply with ASTM C 36/C 36M.

2.1.7 Insulation

Unfaced mineral-fiber blanket, manufactured from glass, slag wool, or rock wool; with maximum flame-spread and smoke-developed indexes of 25 and 50, respectively.

2.1.8 Paint

Comply with requirements in Division 09.

2.2 Temporary Facilities

2.2.1 Field Offices, General

Prefabricated or mobile units with serviceable finishes, temperature controls, and foundations adequate for normal loading.

2.2.2 Common-Use Field Office

Of sufficient size to accommodate needs of construction personnel. Keep office clean and orderly. Furnish and equip offices as follows:

a. Furniture required for Project-site documents including file cabinets, plan tables, plan racks, and bookcases.

b. Conference room of sufficient size to accommodate meetings of 10 individuals. Provide electrical power service and 120-V ac duplex receptacles, with not less than 1 receptacle on each wall. Furnish room with conference table, chairs, and 4-foot- (1.2-m-) square tack board.

c. Drinking water and private toilet.

d. Coffee machine and supplies.

e. Heating and cooling equipment necessary to maintain a uniform indoor temperature of 68 to 72 deg F (20 to 22 deg C).

f. Lighting fixtures capable of maintaining average illumination of 20 fc (215 lx) at desk height.

2.2.3 Storage and Fabrication Sheds

Provide sheds sized, furnished, and equipped to accommodate materials and equipment for construction operations. Store combustible materials apart from building.

2.3 Equipment

2.3.1 Fire Extinguishers

Portable, UL rated; with class and extinguishing agent as required by locations and classes of fire exposures.

2.3.2 HVAC Equipment

Unless Owner authorizes use of permanent HVAC system, provide vented, self-contained, liquid-propane-gas or fuel-oil heaters with individual space thermostatic control.

2.3.2.1 Use of gasoline-burning space heaters, open-flame heaters, or salamander-type heating units is prohibited.

2.3.2.2 Heating Units: Listed and labeled for type of fuel being consumed, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and marked for intended use.

2.3.2.3 Permanent HVAC System: If Owner authorizes use of permanent HVAC system for temporary use during construction, provide filter with MERV of 8 at each return air grille in system and remove at end of construction.

PART 3

EXECUTION

3.1 Installation, General

3.1.1 Locate facilities where they will serve Project adequately and result in minimum interference with performance of the Work. Relocate and modify facilities as required by progress of the Work.

3.1.1.1 For greenfield sites if reduced site disturbance is required for LEED-NC Credit SS 5.1: Locate facilities to limit site disturbance as specified in General Requirements.

3.1.2 Provide each facility ready for use when needed to avoid delay. Do not remove until facilities are no longer needed or are replaced by authorized use of completed permanent facilities.

3.2 Temporary Utility Installation

3.2.1 General

Install temporary service or connect to existing service.

Arrange with utility company, Owner, and existing users for time when service can be interrupted, if necessary, to make connections for temporary services.

3.2.2 Sewers and Drainage

Provide temporary utilities to remove effluent lawfully.

Connect temporary sewers to municipal system OR private system indicated, as directed, as directed by authorities having jurisdiction.

3.2.3 Water Service

Install water service and distribution piping in sizes and pressures adequate for construction.

OR

Use of Owner's existing water service facilities will be permitted, as long as facilities are cleaned and maintained in a condition acceptable to Owner. At Substantial Completion, restore these facilities to condition existing before initial use.

Where installations below an outlet might be damaged by spillage or leakage, provide a drip pan of suitable size to minimize water damage. Drain accumulated water promptly from pans.

3.2.4 Sanitary Facilities

Provide temporary toilets, wash facilities, and drinking water for use of construction personnel. Comply with authorities having jurisdiction for type, number, location, operation, and maintenance of fixtures and facilities.

3.2.4.1 Toilets

Use of Owner's existing toilet facilities will be permitted, as long as facilities are cleaned and maintained in a condition acceptable to Owner. At Substantial Completion, restore these facilities to condition existing before initial use.

3.2.5 Heating OR Heating and Cooling, as directed

Provide temporary heating OR heating and cooling, as directed, required by construction activities for curing or drying of completed installations or for protecting installed construction from adverse effects of low temperatures or high humidity. Select equipment that will not have a harmful effect on completed installations or elements being installed.

3.2.6 Ventilation and Humidity Control

Provide temporary ventilation required by construction activities for curing or drying of completed installations or for protecting installed construction from adverse effects of high humidity. Select equipment that will not have a harmful effect on completed installations or elements being installed. Coordinate ventilation requirements to produce ambient condition required and minimize energy consumption.

3.2.7 Electric Power Service

Use of Owner's existing electric power service will be permitted, as long as equipment is maintained in a condition acceptable to Owner.

OR

Provide electric power service and distribution system of sufficient size, capacity, and power characteristics required for construction operations.

a. Install electric power service overhead OR underground, as directed, unless otherwise indicated.

b. Connect temporary service to Owner's existing power source, as directed by Owner.

3.2.8 Lighting

Provide temporary lighting with local switching that provides adequate illumination for construction operations, observations, inspections, and traffic conditions.

a. Install and operate temporary lighting that fulfills security and protection requirements without operating entire system.

b. Install lighting for Project identification sign.

3.2.9 Telephone Service

Provide temporary telephone service in common-use facilities for use by all construction personnel. Install one telephone line for each field office.

Provide additional telephone lines for the following:

a. Provide a dedicated telephone line for each facsimile machine and computer in each field office.

At each telephone, post a list of important telephone numbers.

a. Police and fire departments.

b. Ambulance service.

c. Contractor's home office.

d. Contracting Officer's office.

e. Owner's office.

f. Principal subcontractors' field and home offices.

Provide superintendent with cellular telephone or portable two-way radio for use when away from field office.

3.2.10 Electronic Communication Service

Provide temporary electronic communication service, including electronic mail, in common-use facilities.

Provide DSL OR T-1 line, as directed, in primary field office.

3.3 Support Facilities Installation

3.3.1 General

3.3.1.1 Comply with the following:

a. Provide incombustible construction for offices, shops, and sheds located within construction area or within 30 feet (9 m) of building lines. Comply with NFPA 241.

b. Maintain support facilities until near Substantial Completion. Remove before Substantial Completion. Personnel remaining after Substantial Completion will be permitted to use permanent facilities, under conditions acceptable to Owner.

3.3.2 Temporary Roads and Paved Areas

Construct and maintain temporary roads and paved areas adequate for construction operations. Locate temporary roads and paved areas as indicated OR within construction limits indicated, as directed, on Drawings.

Provide dust-control treatment that is nonpolluting and nontracking. Reapply treatment as required to minimize dust.

OR

Construct and maintain temporary roads and paved areas adequate for construction operations. Locate temporary roads and paved areas in same location as permanent roads and paved areas. Extend temporary roads and paved areas, within construction limits indicated, as necessary for construction operations.

a. Coordinate elevations of temporary roads and paved areas with permanent roads and paved areas.

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

c. Recondition base after temporary use, including removing contaminated material, regrading, proof rolling, compacting, and testing.

d. Delay installation of final course of permanent hot-mix asphalt pavement until immediately before Substantial Completion. Repair hot-mix asphalt base-course pavement before installation of final course according to Division 32 Section "Asphalt Paving".

3.3.3 Traffic Controls

Comply with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

a. Protect existing site improvements to remain including curbs, pavement, and utilities.

b. Maintain access for fire-fighting equipment and access to fire hydrants.

3.3.4 Parking

Provide temporary OR Use designated areas of Owner's existing, as directed, parking areas for construction personnel.

3.3.5 Dewatering Facilities and Drains

Comply with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction. Maintain Project site, excavations, and construction free of water.

a. Dispose of rainwater in a lawful manner that will not result in flooding Project or adjoining properties nor endanger permanent Work or temporary facilities.

b. Remove snow and ice as required to minimize accumulations.

3.3.6 Project Identification and Temporary Signs

Provide Project identification and other signs as indicated on Drawings, OR as directed. Install signs where indicated to inform public and individuals seeking entrance to Project. Unauthorized signs are not permitted.

a. Provide temporary, directional signs for construction personnel and visitors.

b. Maintain and touchup signs so they are legible at all times.

3.3.7 Waste Disposal Facilities

Provide waste-collection containers in sizes adequate to handle waste from construction operations. Comply with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction. Comply with General Requirements for progress cleaning requirements.

3.3.8 Lifts and Hoists

Provide facilities necessary for hoisting materials and personnel.

a. Truck cranes and similar devices used for hoisting materials are considered "tools and equipment" and not temporary facilities.

3.3.9 Temporary Elevator Use

Refer to Division 14 for temporary use of new elevators.

3.3.10 Existing Elevator Use

Use of Owner's existing elevators will be permitted, as long as elevators are cleaned and maintained in a condition acceptable to Owner. At Substantial Completion, restore elevators to condition existing before initial use, including replacing worn cables, guide shoes, and similar items of limited life.

a. Do not load elevators beyond their rated weight capacity.

b. Provide protective coverings, barriers, devices, signs, or other procedures to protect elevator car and entrance doors and frame. If, despite such protection, elevators become damaged, engage elevator Installer to restore damaged work so no evidence remains of correction work. Return items that cannot be refinished in field to the shop, make required repairs and refinish entire unit, or provide new units as required.

3.3.11 Temporary Stairs

Until permanent stairs are available, provide temporary stairs where ladders are not adequate.

3.3.12 Existing Stair Usage

Use of Owner's existing stairs will be permitted, as long as stairs are cleaned and maintained in a condition acceptable to Owner. At Substantial Completion, restore stairs to condition existing before initial use.

a. Provide protective coverings, barriers, devices, signs, or other procedures to protect stairs and to maintain means of egress. If, despite such protection, stairs become damaged, restore damaged areas so no evidence remains of correction work.

3.3.13 Temporary Use of Permanent Stairs

Cover finished, permanent stairs with protective covering of plywood or similar material so finishes will be undamaged at time of acceptance.

3.4 Security And Protection Facilities Installation

3.4.1 Environmental Protection

Provide protection, operate temporary facilities, and conduct construction in ways and by methods that comply with environmental regulations and that minimize possible air, waterway, and subsoil contamination or pollution or other undesirable effects.

3.4.2 Temporary Erosion and Sedimentation Control

Provide measures to prevent soil erosion and discharge of soil-bearing water runoff and airborne dust to adjacent properties and walkways, according to requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

a. Inspect, repair, and maintain erosion- and sedimentation-control measures during construction until permanent vegetation has been established.

3.4.3 Stormwater Control

Comply with authorities having jurisdiction. Provide barriers in and around excavations and subgrade construction to prevent flooding by runoff of stormwater from heavy rains.

3.4.4 Tree and Plant Protection

Install temporary fencing located as indicated or outside the drip line of trees to protect vegetation from damage from construction operations. Protect tree root systems from damage, flooding, and erosion.

3.4.5 Pest Control

Engage pest-control service to recommend practices to minimize attraction and harboring of rodents, roaches, and other pests and to perform extermination and control procedures at regular intervals so Project will be free of pests and their residues at Substantial Completion. Obtain extended warranty for Owner. Perform control operations lawfully, using environmentally safe materials.

3.4.6 Site Enclosure Fence

Before construction operations begin OR When excavation begins, as directed, furnish and install site enclosure fence in a manner that will prevent people and animals from easily entering site except by entrance gates.

a. Extent of Fence: As required to enclose entire Project site or portion determined sufficient to accommodate construction operations OR As indicated on Drawings, as directed.

b. Maintain security by limiting number of keys and restricting distribution to authorized personnel. Provide Owner with one set of keys, as directed.

3.4.7 Security Enclosure and Lockup

Install substantial temporary enclosure around partially completed areas of construction. Provide lockable entrances to prevent unauthorized entrance, vandalism, theft, and similar violations of security.

3.4.8 Barricades, Warning Signs, and Lights

Comply with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction for erecting structurally adequate barricades, including warning signs and lighting.

3.4.9 Covered Walkway

Erect structurally adequate, protective, covered walkway for passage of individuals along adjacent public street(s). Coordinate with entrance gates, other facilities, and obstructions. Comply with regulations of authorities having jurisdiction and requirements indicated on Drawings, OR as directed.

a. Construct covered walkways using scaffold or shoring framing.

b. Provide wood-plank overhead decking, protective plywood enclosure walls, handrails, barricades, warning signs, lights, safe and well-drained walkways, and similar provisions for protection and safe passage.

c. Extend back wall beyond the structure to complete enclosure fence.

d. Paint and maintain in a manner approved by Owner and the Contracting Officer.

3.4.10 Temporary Enclosures

Provide temporary enclosures for protection of construction, in progress and completed, from exposure, foul weather, other construction operations, and similar activities. Provide temporary weathertight enclosure for building exterior.

a. Where heating or cooling is needed and permanent enclosure is not complete, insulate temporary enclosures.

3.4.11 Temporary Partitions

Provide floor-to-ceiling dustproof partitions to limit dust and dirt migration and to separate areas occupied by Owner and tenants from fumes and noise.

a. Construct dustproof partitions with gypsum wallboard with joints taped on occupied side, and fire-retardant plywood on construction operations side.

b. If containment of airborne particles and dust generated by construction activities is critical to occupants of other spaces in building, e.g., occupied healthcare facilities: Construct dustproof partitions with 2 layers of 3-mil (0.07-mm) polyethylene sheet on each side. Cover floor with 2 layers of 3-mil (0.07-mm) polyethylene sheet, extending sheets 18 inches (460 mm) up the sidewalls. Overlap and tape full length of joints. Cover floor with fire-retardant plywood.

1) Construct vestibule and airlock at each entrance through temporary partition with not less than 48 inches (1219 mm) between doors. Maintain water-dampened foot mats in vestibule.

c. Insulate partitions to provide noise protection to occupied areas.

d. Seal joints and perimeter. Equip partitions with dustproof doors and security locks.

e. Protect air-handling equipment.

f. Weather strip openings.

g. Provide walk-off mats at each entrance through temporary partition.

3.4.12 Temporary Fire Protection

Install and maintain temporary fire-protection facilities of types needed to protect against reasonably predictable and controllable fire losses. Comply with NFPA 241.

a. Prohibit smoking in hazardous fire-exposure OR construction, as directed, areas.

b. Supervise welding operations, combustion-type temporary heating units, and similar sources of fire ignition according to requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

c. Develop and supervise an overall fire-prevention and -protection program for personnel at Project site. Review needs with local fire department and establish procedures to be followed. Instruct personnel in methods and procedures. Post warnings and information.

d. Provide temporary standpipes and hoses for fire protection. Hang hoses with a warning sign stating that hoses are for fire-protection purposes only and are not to be removed. Match hose size with outlet size and equip with suitable nozzles.

3.5 Operation, Termination, And Removal

3.5.1 Supervision

Enforce strict discipline in use of temporary facilities. To minimize waste and abuse, limit availability of temporary facilities to essential and intended uses.

3.5.2 Maintenance

Maintain facilities in good operating condition until removal.

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

3.5.3 Operate Project-identification-sign lighting daily from dusk until 12:00 midnight.

3.5.4 Temporary Facility Changeover

Do not change over from using temporary security and protection facilities to permanent facilities until Substantial Completion.

3.5.5 Termination and Removal

Remove each temporary facility when need for its service has ended, when it has been replaced by authorized use of a permanent facility, or no later than Substantial Completion. Complete or, if necessary, restore permanent construction that may have been delayed because of interference with temporary facility. Repair damaged Work, clean exposed surfaces, and replace construction that cannot be satisfactorily repaired.

a. Materials and facilities that constitute temporary facilities are property of Contractor. Owner reserves the right to take possession of Project identification signs.

b. Remove temporary paving not intended for or acceptable for integration into permanent paving. Where area is intended for landscape development, remove soil and aggregate fill that do not comply with requirements for fill or subsoil. Remove materials contaminated with road oil, asphalt and other petrochemical compounds, and other substances that might impair growth of plant materials or lawns. Repair or replace street paving, curbs, and sidewalks at temporary entrances, as required by authorities having jurisdiction.

c. At Substantial Completion, clean and renovate permanent facilities used during construction period. Comply with final cleaning requirements specified in General Requirements.

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TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS