MortimerWorkCenterRepairs_Specs.pdf

MORTIMER WORKCENTER

STORM DAMAGE REPAIRS PROJECT

FEBRUARY 2025

CSI FORMAT SPECIFICATIONS

NATIONAL FORESTS IN NORTH CAROLINA

PUBLIC SERVICES

GRANDFATHER RANGER DISTRICT

MCDOWELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA

SPECIFICATION INDEX

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01010 - Summary of Work

01050 - Field Engineering

01300 - Submittals

DIVISION 2 - SITE WORK

02210 - Site Grading

02221 - Trenching, Backfilling and Compaction for Utilities

02250 - Compaction Control and Testing

02410 - Selective Demolition

02540 - Erosion and Sedimentation Control

02821 – Temporary Seeding and Fertilizing

DIVISION 3 - CONCRETE

03100 - Concrete Formwork

03200 - Concrete Reinforcement

03310 - Concrete from Packaged Dry Mix for Minor Structures

DIVISION 6 - WOOD AND PLASTICS

06100 - Rough Carpentry

06200 - Finish Carpentry

DIVISION 7 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE

07210 - Building Insulation

07920 - Sealants and Caulking

DIVISION 8 - DOORS AND WINDOWS

08210 - Metal Doors

08220 – Composite Windows

08710 - Finish Hardware

08712 – Commercial Door Operators

DIVISION 9 - FINISHES

09330 - Floor Tile

09800 - Special Wall Covering

09900 - Painting

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10800 - Toilet and Bath Accessories

DIVISION 15 - MECHANICAL

15060 - Pipe and Pipe Fittings

15100 - Building Valves

15213 - Waterlines

15214 - Disinfection of Waterlines

15254 - Pipe Insulation

15311 – Gravity Sewers

15460 – Plumbing Fixtures and Trim

DIVISION 16 - ELECTRICAL

16010 - Basic Electrical Requirements

16100 - Basic Materials and Methods

16500 - Lighting

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTES

01010 - Summary of Work

01050 - Field Engineering

01300 - Submittals

SECTION 01010

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

A. The Contractor is to provide the repairs to the Workcenter Building detailed on the construction drawings and specified here-in.

B. Project Location

1. The Mortimer Workcenter is located in McDowell County, N.C. off State Highway 90.

B. Storage of Materials

1. The Contractor may store materials and equipment at the worksite at his own risk. All materials must be kept in an area designated by the C.O. and be neat and orderly.

2. The Contractor shall install safety fences around all open excavations and storage areas.

D. Construction Schedule

1. A proposed schedule of work for the project construction shall be submitted to the C.O.

for approval 10 days prior to starting construction.

E. Existing Facilities

1. The Contractor shall provide and maintain a portable Toilet for the duration of the project.

2. There is electrical power at the job site.

3. Potable Water is available at the job site for construction only.

4. The Contractor must furnish a Dumpster for the duration of the Project. The Contractor must deposit all construction debri and general garbage in the Dumpster on a daily basis.

F. Safety

1. No trenches will be left open overnight.

G. Project Closeout

1. At substantial completion, submit a request to the COR for a pre-inspection. The COR shall provide the Contractor a punch list of items to be completed before requesting Final Inspection. Three days prior to project completion, submit a request to the COR for a final inspection.

2. Perform a final cleaning. Leave the sites clean and ensure no trash or debris is left behind. No Dumpsters are available, the Contractor must dispose of all materials offsite.

3. Operating and Maintenance Manuals

The Contractor shall furnish the following:

a. Instructions for maintenance of all systems.

b. Copies of hardware schedule.

c. Shop drawings and brochures on all special items and equipment.

d. Three copies of the complete operating and maintenance manual for mechanical and electrical equipment. The bound manual shall contain the following:

(1) Word description of the systems.

(2) General operating instructions, including copies of posted specific instructions.

(3) Maintenance instructions, followed by tabulated manufacturer's descriptive literature, shop drawings, performance curves and rating data, spare parts lists, and maintenance manuals.

(4) Warranties.

SECTION 01050

FIELD ENGINEERING

A. The locations of all proposed new work relative to existing features are indicated on the construction drawings.

B. Construction staking for the re-grading of the gravel driveway shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Construction Staking by the Contractor shall be approved by the COR prior to commencing construction on that part.

SECTION 01300

SUBMITTALS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. The work of this section consists of submittal requirements before and during construction.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 01770 "Closeout Procedures" for submitting closeout submittals and maintenance material submittals.

2. Section 01782 "Operation and Maintenance Data" for submitting operation and maintenance manuals.

3. Plumbing Fixtures, Valves, Piping and Shower Unit

4. Electrical Lighting Fixtures, Heaters, Exhaust Fan and Ceiling Fans.

5. Electrical Load Centers, Wiring and Switches

6. Windows

7. Doors and Hardware

8. Any other materials and equipment intended to substitute specified items.

1.2 SUBMITTAL FORMATS

A. All submittals shall be submitted via email in electronic PDF format. Use USDA-FS Submittal Form Cover Sheet supplied by COR.

B. Submittals shall be identified on a transmittal cover sheet that shall be signed by the Contractor or Representative. Include the following information in each submittal:

1. Project name.

2. Date.

C. Options: Identify options requiring selection by COR.

1.3 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. Submit all submittal items required for each category of work concurrently.

B. Processing Time: Allow time for submittal review, including time for resubmittals, as follows.

1. Initial Review: Allow 3 days for initial review of each submittal.

2. Resubmittal Review: Allow 2 days for review of each resubmittal.

3. Resubmit submittals until they are approved.

C. All submittals will be evaluated by the COR and returned marked either approved, approved with notations, or rejected.

1.4 PRODUCT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

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

1. Mark each submittal to show which products and options are applicable.

2. 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.

e. Availability and delivery time information.

B. Incomplete submittals are unacceptable and will be returned for resubmittal without review.

C. COR will not accept submittals received from sources other than Contractor.

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

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.

g. Seal and signature of Professional Engineer if specified.

E. Samples: Submit Samples for review of type, color, pattern, and texture for a check of these characteristics with other materials.

1. Transmit Samples that contain multiple, related components, such as accessories together in one submittal package.

2. Identification: Permanently attach label on unexposed side of Samples that includes the following:

a. Project name and submittal number.

b. Generic description of Sample.

c. Product name and name of manufacturer.

d. Sample source.

1.5 SUBSTITUTIONS:

A. If the Contractor intends to provide or install an item that is an "or equal" or differs from that which is specified, he/she shall submit all product data and information to the COR for review prior to ordering/purchase.

B. The Contractor shall submit one digital copy of the manufacturer's description of all "or equals" proposed in lieu of name brands specified. This description shall include:

1. Product name and model number

2. Manufacturer

3. Product description

4. Technical data

5. Samples, as required by COR

C. A request for approval of “equals” constitutes a representation that Contractor:

1. Has investigated the proposed item and determined that it is equal or superior in all respects to that specified.

2. Will provide the same warranties for the proposed item as for the item specified.

3. Has determined that the proposed item is compatible with interfacing items.

4. Will coordinate the installation of an approved item and make all changes required in other elements of the work because of the substitution.

5. Waives all claims for additional expenses that may be incurred as a result of the substitution.

DIVISION 2 - SITE WORK

02210 – Site Grading

02250 – Compaction and Testing

02410 – Selective Demolition

02540 – Erosion and Sedimentation Control

02821 – Temporary Seeding and Fertilizing

SECTION 02210

SITE GRADING

A. This section covers all required site regrading, including excavation and the placement of gravel surfacing and the final dressing of the site within the construction area.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

A. Excess Excavation shall be placed as directed by the C.O.R. near the place of origin.

B. Surfacing material shall be NC DOT approved ABC stone.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

A. Excavation shall produce surfaces to line and grade shown on drawings. All excavated areas shall drain.

B. When all exterior re-grading is completed, the Contractor shall give the entire site a final dressing to assure that all surfaces drain.

1. Finish grades in front of the building shall be sloped as shown on the drawings to provide surface drainage away from the building front wall.

SECTION 02410

SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

PART – 1 GENERAL

1. SUMMARY

Section includes Demolition and Removal of selected portions of building and

Demolition and Removal of selected site elements.

DEFINITIONS

A. Remove/Demolish: Detach items from existing construction, in a manner to prevent damage to adjacent surfaces.

B. Remove and Reinstall: Detach items from existing construction, in a manner to prevent damage, prepare for reuse, and reinstall where indicated.

C. Existing to Remain: Leave existing items that are not to be removed and that are not otherwise indicated to be salvaged or reinstalled.

D. Dismantle: To remove by disassembling or detaching an item from a surface, using gentle methods and equipment to prevent damage to the item and surfaces; disposing of items unless indicated to be salvaged or reinstalled.

2. MATERIALS OWNERSHIP

A. Unless otherwise indicated, demolition waste becomes property of Contractor.

PART 2 - EXECUTION

1. EXAMINATION

2. Verify that utilities have been disconnected and capped before starting selective demolition operations.

3. PROTECTION

Temporary Protection: Provide temporary barricades and other protection required to prevent injury to people and damage to adjacent facilities to remain. General: Demolish and remove existing construction only to the extent required by new construction and as indicated. Use methods required to complete the Work within limitations of governing regulations and as follows:

1. Remove structural framing members and lower to ground by method suitable to avoid free fall and to prevent ground impact or dust generation.

2. Locate selective demolition equipment and remove debris and materials so as not to impose excessive loads on supporting walls, floors, or framing.

3. Dispose of demolished items and materials promptly.

B. Site Access and Temporary Controls: Conduct selective demolition and debris-removal operations to ensure minimum interference with roads, walks, walkways, and other adjacent occupied and used facilities.

4. DISPOSAL OF DEMOLISHED MATERIALS

A. Remove demolition waste materials from Project Site and dispose of them in an EPA-approved construction and demolition waste landfill acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.

1. Do not allow demolished materials to accumulate on-site.

2. Remove and transport debris in a manner that will prevent spillage on adjacent surfaces and areas.

B. Burning: Do not burn demolished materials.

SECTION 02540

EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL

A. This work consists of temporary and permanent measures as as specified herein, to prevent and control soil erosion and sedimentation.

A. Silt fences shall be prefabricated with 1-1/2" square, hardwood posts, Mirafi Silt Fence, or approved equal.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

A. Prior to the start of construction, the Contractor shall submit to the C.O. for approval, a schedule for temporary and permanent control work for each phase of work.

B. The Contractor shall monitor the performance of all erosion and sediment control practices and make minor adjustments as needed on a day-to-day basis. Silt fences shall be inspected after each rainfall and sediments deposits must be removed when they reach a maximum of 1/3 the height of the fence. Deteriorated or damaged fabrics must be replaced immediately.

C. Temporary controls shall be dismantled and disposed of after the disturbed soil has been stabilized.

SECTION 02821

TEMPORARY SEEDING AND FERTILIZING

PART 1 GENERAL

A. This section covers the temporary seeding of all disturbed areas within the construction limits. The work shall include fine grading of the areas, soil preparation, and application of lime, fertilizer, seed, and blanketing.

PART 2 – SEEDING SEASONS

TEMPORARY SEEDING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR LATE WINTER AND EARLY SPRING

Seeding Mixture

Species Rate (lb/acre)

Rye (grain) 120

Annual lespedeza (Kobe in 50

Piedmont and Coastal Plain, Korean in Mountains)

Omit annual lespedeza when duration of temporary cover is not to extend beyond June.

Seeding Dates

Mountains—Above 2500 feet: Feb. 15 - May 15

Below 2500 feet: Feb. 1- May 1

Piedmont—Jan. 1 - May 1

Coastal Plain—Dec. 1 - Apr. 15

Mulch

Apply 4,000 lb/acre straw. Anchor straw by tacking with asphalt, netting, or a mulch anchoring tool.

A disk with blades set nearly straight can be used as a mulch anchoring tool.

Maintenance

Refertilize if growth is not fully adequate. Reseed, refertilize and mulch immediately following erosion or other damage.

A. TEMPORARY SEEDING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SUMMER

Seeding Mixture

Species Rate (lbs / acre)

German millet 40

In the Piedmont and Mountains, a small-stemmed Sudangrass may be substituted at a rate of 50 lbs/acre.

Seeding Dates

Mountains—May 15 - Aug. 15

Piedmont—May 1 - Aug. 15

Coastal Plain—Apr. 15 - Aug. 15

Mulch

Apply 4,000 lbs/acre straw. Anchor straw by tacking with asphalt, netting, or a mulch anchoring tool. A disk with blades set nearly straight can be used as a mulch anchoring tool.

Maintenance

Refertilize if growth is not fully adequate. Reseed, refertilize and mulch immediately following erosion or other damage.

B. TEMPORARY SEEDING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FALL

Seeding Mixture

Species Rate (lbs /acre)

Rye (grain) 120

Seeding Dates

Mountains—Aug. 15 - Dec. 15

Coastal Plain and Piedmont—Aug. 15 - Dec. 31

Mulch

Apply 4,000 lbs/acre straw. Anchor straw by tacking with asphalt, netting, or a mulch anchoring tool. A disk with blades set nearly straight can be used as a mulch anchoring tool.

Maintenance

Repair and refertilize damaged areas immediately. Topdress with 50 lb/acre of nitrogen in March. If it is necessary to extend temporary cover beyond June 15, overseed with 50 lb/acre Kobe (Piedmont and Coastal Plain) or Korean (Mountains) lespedeza in late February or early March.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

A. GENERAL

1. Seeding operations shall be carried out in a timely manner following any and all backfill completion as directed by the COR.

2. All disturbed areas to be seeded shall be graded, leveled, and prepared to receive the grass seed.

3. Application of Lime and Fertilizer - following the grading and leveling operation, lime and fertilizer shall be spread uniformly over the area to be seeded.

B. SEED BED PREPARATION

LIMING

Apply ground agricultural limestone at the rate of 1-1/2 tons/acre on coarse textured soils and 2-3 tons /acre on fine-textured soils. Apply limestone uniformly and incorporate into the top 4-6 inches of soil.

FERTILIZER

Apply 10-10-10 grade fertilizer at 700-1,000 lbs/acre. Both fertilizer and lime lime should be incorporated into the top 4-6 inches of soil.

SURFACE ROUGHENING

If rainfall causes the surface to become sealed or crusted, loosen soil just prior to seeding by raking or other suitable methods for fine grading. The finished grade shall be a smooth even soil surface with a loosen uniformly fine texture. Apply seed and mulch immediately after finished grades are obtained.

SEED APPLICATION

1. Seed shall be uniformly sown over all disturbed areas at the rate specified by hand sowing.

DIVISION 3 – CONCRETE

03100 - Concrete Formwork

03200 - Concrete Reinforcement

03300 - Cast-in-Place Concrete

SECTION 03100

CONCRETE FORMWORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

A. This section covers all formwork, expansion joints, and related accessories.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

A. Forms shall be wood, plywood, hardboard, or metal and shall be approved by the C.O..

B. Form oil shall be nonstaining type.

C. Expansion joint filler shall be pressure treated Southern Yellow Pine boards. Treatment shall be 0.21bs/cf of treatment (ground contact).

PART 3 - EXECUTION

A. Forms shall be built tight, in proper alignment and adequate to resist the stresses of concrete placement without deformation.

B. Forms shall be constructed to produce the required concrete surface.

C. Expansion and contraction joints shall be formed as indicated on the drawings.

SECTION 03310

CONCRETE FROM PACKAGED DRY MIX FOR MINOR STRUCTURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

A. Consists of constructing small concrete structures requiring one-half cubic yard or less in accordance with the details shown on the drawings and in conformance with the requirements of this specification.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

A. Forms: Plywood, hardboard, wood, metal or other approved material to yield the required finish.

B. Dry Mix: The prebagged concrete mix shall be made using a dry preportioned blended mix meeting the requirements of ASTM C-387 for 28 days, 3,500 psi concrete.

C. Water: Water shall be clean and free from alkali and other deleterious materials. Water shall be added to each bag as recommended by the manufacturer.

D. Welded Wire Fabric: AASHTO M-32 and M-55.

A. Job Mixing: The dry concrete mix and water shall be thoroughly mixed as recommended by the manufacturer. Mixing must be done in either a mechanical mixer or in a wheelbarrow.

Concrete shall be mixed and placed while fresh. Any concrete in which initial set has begun shall be wasted. In any case, the elapsed time from placement of the first batch to placement of the last batch necessary to complete a specific concrete item shall not exceed one hour.

B. Placing and Finishing: The fresh concrete shall be placed in the forms and rodded as necessary to remove the air pockets. The exposed surfaces of the concrete shall receive a medium trowel finish.

C. Protection from Cold: The Contractor shall ensure that the air surrounding the fresh concrete be kept at a temperature above 50 degrees F for a period of five days after the concrete is placed.

D. Curing: If determined necessary by the C.O., exposed surfaces shall be covered with plastic sheeting after the concrete has taken its initial set.

DIVISION 6 - WOOD AND PLASTICS

06100 - Rough Carpentry

06200 - Finish Carpentry

SECTION 06100

ROUGH CARPENTRY

A. This section includes rough carpentry.

B. Grading and Standards

1. Southern Pine shall conform to Federal Specification MM-L-751H and to the latest grading rules of the Southern Pine Association. All lumber shall be grade-certified by the Association.

2. All plywood shall conform to PS-1-74 and to the latest standards of the American Plywood Association or Hardwood Plywood Institute. All plywood shall be certified by the appropriate grade grademark of the Association.

3. Kiln dried lumber shall not exceed 15% moisture content as determined by ASTM Test Method D-2016; all other lumber shall not exceed 20%.

4. Pressure-treated lumber shall be ground contact.

A. Structural framing shall be Douglas Fir #2; Southern Yellow Pine #2.

B. Boards, furring, and formwork shall be Douglas Fir, construction grade; Southern Yellow Pine, construction grade.

C. Sill plates and wood in contact with concrete or masonry shall be PT Southern Yellow Pine.

D. Plywood Sheathing shall be exterior type "C" - CEXT-APA, as defined by the American Plywood Association. Thickness shall be as shown on the drawings.

E. Rough Hardware - Furnish all items of rough hardware required to complete the work. Bolts, nuts, and washers shall be hot-dipped galvanized, conforming to ASTM A153.

A. Framing

1. Wall

a. Cut framing square on bearings, closely fitted and accurately set level and plumb to required lines and levels. Secure rigidly in place.

b. Anchor nailers, blocking, etc., to concrete as indicated on the drawings. Make connections secure at all bearing points.

SECTION 06200

FINISH CARPENTRY

A. This section includes finish carpentry.

B. Grading and Standards

1. Southern Pine shall conform to Federal Specification MM-L-751H and to the latest grading rules of the Southern Pine Association. All lumber shall be grade-certified by the Association.

2. All plywood shall conform to PS-1-74 and to the latest standards of the American Plywood Association or Hardwood Plywood Institute. All plywood shall be certified by the appropriate grade trademark of the Association.

3. Millwork shall conform to the "Manual of Millwork" of the Woodwork Institute.

4. Kiln dried lumber shall not exceed 15% moisture content as determined by ASTM Test Method D-2016; all other lumber shall not exceed 20%.

A. Ceiling Panels, Wall Panels and Interior/Exterior Trim shall be LP Smartside.

B. Interior and Exterior wood trim shall be as shown on the drawings.

A. General Requirements

1. Finish millwork shall be as shown on the drawings. Millwork shall be left in suitable condition for paint.

B. Hammer or tool marks or marred surfaces and edges will not be acceptable on any exposed finished surfaces and, as evidence of inferior workmanship, shall be cause for rejection of such work.

C. All end splices exposed in finished members shall be accurately and neatly square butted.

Install members in lengths as long as possible.

D. All work shall be installed to details shown on the plans. Nails shall be neatly set and all wood raised in the driving of nails removed. Interior corner joints may be coped. Casings at head of doors shall be mitered. When molded members adjoin other molding or plain sections, the molded members shall be carefully and accurately scribed to the other members.

All exposed edges shall be eased. Use galvanized finishing nails on all finishing work.

E. Prepare all woodwork installed hereunder by cleaning as required to receive finishes specified in Section "Painting". Textured surfaces shall not be sanded.

DIVISION 7 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE

07210 - Building Insulation

07920 - Sealants and Caulking

SECTION 07210

BUILDING INSULATION

A. This section covers all building insulation and related items.

B. All materials must be delivered in original unopened packages with manufacturer's name and contents legibly indicated.

C. Store all materials in a safe enclosed and protected area until ready to use.

A. Batt insulation shall be Johns-Manville Kraft-Faced fiberglass batt with following R-Values:

1. Ceilings - R21

2. Wall – R-15

PART 3 - EXECUTION

A. Install insulation where shown on drawings.

B. Installation of the insulation shall be in strict accordance with the manufacturer's printed instructions.

SECTION 07920

SEALANTS AND CAULKING

A. This item includes the furnishing and installation of all sealants and other related items necessary to complete the project.

B. Product Handling

1. Deliver sealants and related accessories to the job site in factory-sealed, unopened containers bearing manufacturer's name and product designation.

2. Store in unopened containers. Follow manufacturer's recommendations for storage temperatures and shelf life.

3. Follow manufacturer's recommendation for handling products containing toxic materials.

Keep flammable material away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Use recommended solvents and cleaning agents for cleaning tools, equipment, and skin.

A. All sealants, primers, and accessories shall be nonstaining to adjacent exposed materials.

1. Products having similar application and usage shall be of the same manufacturer and type.

2. Unless otherwise specified, color shall be selected from approved manufacturer's standard range.

3. Use gum-consistency compounds unless otherwise required by job conditions.

B. Sealants shall be DAP DYNAFLEX 230, 10.1-OZ unsanded paintable Latex Caulk or approved equal.

A. Clean all joints, removing all foreign matter such as dirt, dust, moisture, frost, rust, mill scale, paint, lacquer, and protective coatings. All joints shall be free of loose particles.

1. Use no cleaning solvents which leave residue. Wipe joints free of solvent using clean, dry white cloths or white lintless paper. Do not permit solvent to air dry.

B. Apply materials in accordance with manufacturer's written instructions.

C. Colored sealants shall be installed to match the surrounding material colors.

D. Clean adjacent surfaces soiled by caulking and sealing operations.

DIVISION 8 - DOORS AND WINDOWS

08210 - Metal Doors

08220 – Composite Windows

08710 - Finish Hardware

08712 – Commercial Door Operators

SECTION 08210

METAL DOORS

A. This section covers metal doors and related items.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

A. Doors, Frames and Hardware shall be as shown on the drawings Door Schedule.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

A. Hanging Doors

1. All doors shall be expertly hung or installed in proper frames as scheduled and shall fit snug against all stops. Fit accurately and hang free from hinge bind with uniform clearance of 1/16" at heads and jambs. Prepare doors to receive specificed louvers.

Finish hardware shall be removed for painting and reapplied after finishing is completed and dry.

B. Installation of Finish Hardware

1. Install accurately and securely without marking or defacing hardware for finish work.

Items of finish hardware shall be fastened at all points where fasteners are indicated or required. Protect finish hardware with suitable coverings until completion of building.

Properly tag keys and deliver to owner at completion of building. Leave all hardware in perfect working order. Clean and polish.

C. Apply weatherstripping to the edge of the door stops to form a tight seal when the door is closed.

SECTION 08220

COMPOSITE WINDOWS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes: Composite-framed windows of the following types: single- hung and fixed.

1.2 REFERENCES

A. General: Standards listed by reference form a part of this specification section. Standards listed are identified by issuing authority, abbreviation, designation number, title or other designation. Standards subsequently referenced in this Section are referred to by issuing authority abbreviation and standard designation.

B. American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA):

1. AAMA 502 - Voluntary Specification for Field Testing of Newly Installed Fenestration Products.

2. AAMA 615 - Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Superior Performing Organic Coatings on Plastic Profiles.

3. NAFS - North American Fenestration Standard/Specification for windows, doors and skylights.

C. Andersen Unit Installation Guide.

1. ASTM F2090 - Standard Specification for Window Fall Prevention Devices with Emergency Escape (Egress) Release Mechanisms.

1.3 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

A. Pre-installation Meetings: Conduct pre-installation meeting to clarify Project requirements, substrate conditions, manufacturer’s installation instructions and manufacturer’s warranty requirements.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product required.

B. Shop Drawings: Showing methods of installation, plans, sections, elevations and details of walls, specified loads, flashings, vents, sealants, and interfaces with all materials not supplied by the window manufacturer, and identification of proposed component parts and finishes.

C. Samples: Selection and verification samples for finishes, colors and textures. Submit two complete sample sets of each type of material required.

D. Certificates: Signed by manufacturer certifying materials comply with specified performance characteristics, criteria and physical requirements.

E. Manufacturer’s Instructions: Manufacturer installation, storage, and other instructions.

F. Qualification Statements: For manufacturer and installer.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer Qualifications:

1. Member in good standing of The Insulating Glass Certification Council (IGCC).

2. Hallmark Certified Manufacturer and member in good standing of the Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA).

3. Member in good standing of U.S. Green Building Council.

4. U.S. ENERGY STAR Partner.

5. Capable of demonstrating an extended history of window and door design, production and innovation.

B. Installer Qualifications:

1. Minimum five years’ experience in the commercial installation of products required for the Project.

2. Experience on at least five projects of similar size, type and complexity as the Project.

3. An entity utilizing workers competent in techniques required by manufacturer for product types and applications indicated.

1.6DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Comply with manufacturer’s ordering instructions and lead time requirements to avoid construction delays.

B. Deliver materials to Project in manufacturer’s original unopened, undamaged containers with identification labels intact.

C. Storage and Protection: Store materials and accessories protected from exposure to harmful environmental conditions and at temperature and humidity conditions recommended by manufacturer off ground, under cover and not exposed to weather and construction activities.

1.8 WARRANTY

A. Special Warranty: Manufacturer's transferrable, non-prorated limited warranty.

1. Warranty Period, Glass: 20 years.

2. Warranty Period, Non-Glass Parts: 10 years.

3. Warranty Period, Color Fade: 10 years.

PART 2 PRODUCT

2.1 COMPOSITE WINDOWS

A. General: Provide composite windows complying with the performance requirements indicated and tested according to NAFS.

B. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements provide Andersen Corporation: Andersen 100 Series windows.

C. Substitution Limitations: No Substitutions

2.2 MATERIALS

A. Material Composition: Extruded composite profile consisting of 40 percent reclaimed pre-consumer wood fiber and 60 percent thermoplastic polymer, by weight.

B. Manufacturer Designation: Fibrex material.

C. Interior Color: Sandstone

D. Exterior Color: Sandstone

2.3 WINDOW

A. Window Type: Single-Hung and Fixed.

B. Hardware:

1. Hardware Type and Material: Standard Lock and Keeper, White

2. Balance Type and Material: Spring loaded block and tackle, galvanized steel.

C. Grill Pattern: Colonial, 3/4” width

D. Interior and Exterior Color: White

E. Insect Screens:

1. Frame Material: Roll-formed aluminum.

2. Frame Color: Match window frame.

3. Insect Screen Material: Fiberglass Cloth

2.4 GLAZING Dual-Pane Glass

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Verify that all substrate conditions are suitable for installation in compliance with manufacturer’s recommendations.

B. Do not begin installation until substrates have been properly prepared and any conditions not in compliance with manufacturer’s recommendations have been corrected.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. General: Comply with manufacturer’s product recommendations, including but not limited to the Andersen Unit Installation Guide, and installation information in product literature and on product packaging. Comply with Drawings [and Shop Drawings] for installing windows, hardware, accessories, and other components.

B. Install windows plumb, level and square. Anchor windows securely to structure in correct orientation to flashing and adjacent construction as indicated. Comply with installation instructions for proper flashing integration of window into wall system. Install windows so as to drain water penetration to the exterior.

C. Adjust sashes, insect screens, ventilators, hardware and accessories as applicable for correct fit. Adjust weatherstrip for smooth operation and weather-tight closure.

3.3 CLEANING

A. Refer to manufacturer for guidance on timing for when best to remove protective films and non-permanent labels after installation.

B. Remove excess sealant, soiling, dirt and other substances. Clean window frame and glass surfaces. Avoid damaging coatings and finishes.

C. Touch-up, repair or replace glass or other window components broken, scratched or damaged during construction prior to Substantial Completion.

D. Remove and lawfully dispose of construction debris from Project site.

3.4 PROTECTION

A. Protect installed windows and finish surfaces from damage during construction until completion of Project and acceptance by Owner.

SECTION 08710

FINISH HARDWARE

A. This section covers all finish door hardware and related items.

B. Should specific items of hardware not specified be required for completion of work, the Contractor shall furnish such items of the type and quality for approval by C.O..

C. Prior to ordering materials, submit for C.O. approval, five copies of the complete schedule of all finish hardware. The schedule shall indicate type, manufacturer's number, location, and finish of each item. The schedule will be rejected and returned if it does not contain a list detailing each item such as butt hinges and locksets with the manufacturer's name and finish symbol beside it.

A. Door Hardware

1. See Door Schedule on the drawings.

A. Install finish hardware according to manufacturer's instructions.

B. Remove and replace hardware as necessary to prevent damage, soiling, and staining during painting operations.

C. Protect hardware finish by covering, masking, or other methods.

D. Adjust hardware to proper operational condition prior to completion of project.

E. Drill all push/pull plates to accept lock cylinders to give the appearance of the plates being part of the lockset.

SECTION 08712

COMMERCIAL DOOR OPERATORS

PART 1 - GENERAL

A. This section covers Door Operators.

B. Action Submittals: Manufacturer’s descriptive data and products attributes.

B. Closeout Submittals: Operation and Maintenance Data

C. Quality Assurance: Installer Qualifications – Firm specializing in work of this Section, with minimum 2 years’ experience.

D. Warranty: Manufacturer’s 2 year warranty against material and manufacturing defects.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

A. MANUFACTURERS

Contract Documents are based on products by LiftMaster. Substitutions are not allowed.

DOOROPERATORS shall be Model MT as follows:

a. Operation: Trolley

b. Mounting: suspended from Ceiling

c. Manual Operation: Trolley Disconnect

d. Rated Duty Cycle: Maximum 12 cycles per hour and 50 cycles per day.

e. Meets UL 325.

f. Motor: 120 VAC, pre-wired, listed by Underwritters Laboratories, sized to Door conditions.

g. Enclosure: NEMA 1.

h. Travel Rate: 8 to 10 inches per second.

i. 315 MHZ radio receiver.

j. Control station: Three push button type.

k. Remote Controls: None

l. Primary monitored entrapment protection: Light Curtain.

m. Trolley Track: Dual L-Rail.

A. INSTALLATION

Install in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Test and adjust operators for proper operation.

Demonstrate operation and programming of operators to Owner.

DIVISION 9 - FINISHES

09330 - Floor Tile 09800 - Special Wall Covering 09900 - Painting

SECTION 09330

FLOOR TILE

A. This section includes all floor tile and related items.

B. The latest issue of the following specifications form a part of these specifications.

1. "Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation," by Tile Council of America, Inc.

2. ANSI A108.1 – Installation of Grout in Tilework.

3. ANSI A118.7 – Polymer Modified Cement Grouts.

C. Submittals

1. Submit product literature for the Tile and Grout color intended to be used. Obtain approval of job sample submittals before delivering any products to job site.

2. Submit tile manufacturer's maintenance guides.

D. Product Handling

1. Deliver all products to job site in manufacturer's unopened containers with grade seals unbroken and labels intact and keep tile cartons dry..

E. Environmental Conditions

1. Maintain temperature at 50 degrees F minimum during tile work and for seven days after completion.

2. Vent temporary heaters to outside to avoid carbon dioxide damage to new tile work.

3. Provide adequate lighting for good grouting and clean-up.

F. Extra Stock

1. Supply extra 2% of each tile used in clean, marked cartons for owner's emergency use.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

A. Floor tile and trim shall be as shown on the Interior Finish Schedule.

B. Bond coat shall be a cement base thin-set. Floor grout shall be Hydromet Ceramic Tile Grout

(Sanded) by Bostick Company or approved equal.

C. Threshold shall be 3” wide bullnose tile.

A. Inspection

1. Inspect all surfaces to be tiled for the following surface variations.

a. Floor - 1/4" in 10'.

2. Report all unacceptable surfaces to the C.O, and do not tile such surfaces until they are levelled enough to meet above requirements. Before tiling, be sure surfaces to be tiled are free of curing membranes, oil, grease, wax and dust.

B. Layout

1. Determine locations of all movement joints before starting tile work.

2. Lay out all tile work so as to minimize cuts less than 1/2 tile in size.

3. Locate cuts in floors so as to be least conspicuous.

4. Align all floor joints to give straight, uniform grout lines, parallel with walls.

C. Installation

1. Install in accordance with manufacturer's written instructions and as shown on the drawings.

D. Cleaning

1. Completely remove all grout haze and residue from the surface of the porcelain tile.

2. Grout joints must be clean and free of standing water, dust and any foreign substances.

E. Protection

1. Protect floors from general foot traffic for at least 72 hours after grouting has been completed.

2. Protect tile installation from freezing for at least 21 days after installation is complete.

3. Protect all floor tile installations with Kraft paper or other heavy breathable covering during the construction period to prevent damage or staining.

SECTION 09800

SPECIAL WALL COVERING

A. This section includes the furnishing of all materials and labor required for the installation of the special wall covering on the interior of the bathroom.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

A. See finish schedule on drawings.

A. Apply special wall coating in strict accordance with the manufacturer's written instructions.

SECTION 09900

PAINTING

A. This section includes all paint and related items.

B. Quality Assurance

1. All paints, enamels, varnishes, and stains shall be furnished in original, unopened containers bearing a label to include the manufacturer's name, type of paint or stain, manufacturer's stock number, color, and instructions for application.

C. Delivery, Storage, and Handling

1. All materials required for painting, varnishing, and staining shall be delivered to the job site in original containers with labels intact and seals unbroken.

2. Store in a suitable location and comply with health and safety regulations.

3. All oily rags, waste, etc., and all flammable cleaning compounds shall be removed from the building every night to avoid fires.

4. Upon completion of work, all surplus material and debris from the paint work shall be removed from the job site.

D. Environmental Requirements

1. Comply with the manufacturer's recommendations as to environmental conditions under which coating and coating system can be applied.

2. Do not apply paint in areas where dust is being generated.

E. Protection

1. Cover or otherwise protect finished work of other trades and surfaces not being painted.

2. Copper, bronze, chromium plate, nickel, stainless steel, aluminum, and monel metal shall not be painted or finished unless otherwise specified.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

A. See finish schedule on drawings.

1. Submit sample charts for all specified paints.

B. Mixing

1. Apply paint of consistency recommended by manufacturer. Additional thinning permitted only with specific approval. Use factory-mixed colors.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

A. Preparation of Surfaces

1. Prepare surfaces as necessary to receive painting as specified. Retouch shop coats and prime coats as necessary.

2. Fill and sand as necessary to provide a suitable surface for painting.

3. Clean surfaces to be painted. Spaces in which painting will be done shall be broom-cleaned and dust-free.

4. Remove soil, prints, stains, and adhered materials prior to beginning of work.

5. Meet requirements of other portions of Specifications for preparation of specific items.

B. Application

1. No exterior painting shall be done in rainy, damp, or frosty weather or until the surface is thoroughly dry.

2. No interior painting or finishing shall be permitted until the building is thoroughly dried out by natural or artificial heat. Do not apply initial coating until the moisture content of the surface is within limitations recommended by the manufacturer.

3. No paint shall be applied when the temperature is below 40 degrees. For when the temperature is likely to be reached within 48 hours.

4. All paint shall be applied in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations unless otherwise directed.

5. All coats shall be thoroughly dried before applying succeeding coats with sanding between coats where necessary. Comply with manufacturer's recommendation for drying time between succeeding coats.

6. Finish coats shall be smooth, free of brush marks, streaks, laps, or pole of paints, and skipped or missed areas. Finished metal surfaces shall be free of skips, voids or pinholes in any coat.

7. Leave all parts of moldings clean and true to details with no undue amount of paint in corners and depressions.

8. Apply paint, enamel, and varnish with suitable brushes, rollers, or spraying equipment.

Apply the stain by brush. The rate of applications shall not exceed that as recommended by the paint manufacturers for the surface involved.

9. Keep brushes, rollers, and spraying equipment clean, dry, free from contaminates, and suitable for the finish required.

10. Make edges of paint adjoining other materials or colors stain and sharp with no overlapping.

C. Cleaning

1. Touch up and restore finish where damaged.

2. Remove spilled, splashed, or splattered paint from all surfaces.

3. Do not mar surface finish of item being cleaned.

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

10800 - Toilet and Bath Accessories

SECTION 10800

TOILET AND BATH ACCESSORIES

A. This section covers the furnishing and installation of all toilet and bath accessories as shown on the plans or specified herein.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

A. All products are shown on the drawings.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

A. The Contractor must verify that the specified items will fit before ordering.

B. Mount accessories in accordance with manufactures' mounting instructions and to the heights shown on the drawings or as required by the NC Building Code, Volumn 1-C. (Accessibility Code), when mounting heights are not shown.

C. Clean all accessories upon completion. Replace any damaged items.

DIVISION 15 - MECHANICAL

15060 - Pipe and Pipe Fittings 15100 - Building Valves 15213 - Waterlines 15214 - Disinfection of Waterlines 15254 - Pipe Insulation 15311 - Gravity Sewers 15460 - Plumbing Fixtures and Trim

SECTION 15060

PIPE AND PIPE FITTINGS

A. The work under this section consists of furnishing and installing all pipe, pipe fittings, cleanouts, and connections to plumbing fixtures and equipment for complete water, soil, waste, and vent piping systems inside the buildings as shown on the drawings and/or specified herein.

A. Water Pipe and Fittings

1. Copper tubing meeting ASTM B-88; Type "L" hard above grade and Type "K" soft below grade or in concrete. Fittings shall be of the same material as the pipe. Fittings shall be wrought copper solder joint type. Cast fittings conforming to ANSI B16.18, except where otherwise specified, may be used only in patterns not available in wrought fittings and where desired changes in direction and/or reduction in size cannot be accomplished with two wrought copper fittings.

2. Joints

a. Copper joints shall be made with solder of not less than 95-5 (95% tin - 5% antimony) no lead content.

3. Nipples used in conjunction with copper piping shall be brass.

4. PEX piping shall be allowed for branch lines serving Plumbing Fixtures, except for the Hot Water Heater piping.

5. Galvanized steel pipe or PVC shall not be allowed.

B. Sanitary Piping

1. Drain, Waste and Vent Piping

All waste piping shall be Poly-Vinyl Chloride (PVC). Hub and spigot type and shall conform to ASTM D2665, Schedule 40 with solvent joints.

2. Waste connections and traps for lavatories and sinks shall be chrome plated brass.

3. Roof Flashing

All vent piping passing through the roof shall be flashed with neoprene flashing.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

A. Water, Soil, Waste and Vent Piping

1. All vent piping passing through the roof shall project 12" above the roof line.

2. During the construction period, all rough-in plumbing shall be sealed off with test plugs, caps, etc., until fixtures are ready to be installed.

3. Traps shall be provided for each fixture and floor drain.

4. Soil and waste piping 3" and smaller shall be graded not less than 1/4" per foot. Larger piping shall be graded so as to drain back to the soil or waste pipe. For all drainage piping the slope shall be uniform for the entire length.

5. Fixture connections to stack and soil pipe shall be made with brass ferrules and soil pipe adapters.

B. Procedures for Pipe Joints

1. PVC and PEX Pipe joints shall be made in accordance with the pipe manufacturer's instructions, a copy of which shall be furnished to the COR prior to this work.

2. Copper Pipe

a. Ends of pipe shall be cleaned with sand cloth so as to remove all oxides before soldering. Fittings shall be similarly cleaned with sand cloth or wire brush.

b. Flux shall be evenly applied to both pipe end and fittings. Flux shall be of type recommended by its manufacturer for the type solder used.

c. Solder shall completely fill all parts of joint. Do not back up joints with solder dissimilar to that used in joints.

3. Install copper plated supports and/or hangers as required to prevent sags, bends, or vibration; in any case provide within 6" of elbows and valves at the end of all branches over 5' and on centers not exceeding the following:

Copper Tubing - Up to 1", 6' over 1", 8'.

Use compatible pipe materials to prevent electrolysis.

4. The use of wooden blocks nailed to the wall and/or perforated strapping shall not be allowed as means of anchoring piping.

C. Testing (Within Building)

1. Soil, Waste and Vent, Sewer Pipe

a. A water test shall be applied to the system in sections. Each opening shall be tightly plugged except the highest opening of the section under test. In testing successive section, at least the upper ten feet of the preceding section shall be retested so that all but uppermost 10' of the system shall have been submitted to a test of not less than 10' head of water.

b. The water level shall remain constant for not less than 30 minutes; the system shall be tight at all points.

2. Water Lines

a. Test pressure restrictions - Test pressures shall meet the following requirements:

(1) Not less than 100 psi at the lowest point along the test section.

(2) Be a minimum of 2 hours in duration.

(3) Not vary by more than +5 psi.

b. Pressurization - Each valved section of pipe shall be filled with water slowly and the specified test pressures, based on the elevation of the lowest point of the line or section under test and corrected to the elevation of the test gage, shall be applied by means of a pump connected to the pipe.

c. Air Removal - Before applying the specified test pressure, air shall be expelled completely from the pipe, valves, and hydrants.

d. Examination - All exposed pipe, fittings, valves, hydrants, and joints shall be examined carefully during the test. Any damage or defective pipe, fittings, valves, or hydrants that are discovered following the pressure test shall be repaired or replaced and the test shall be repeated.

3. Leakage Test - A leakage test shall be conducted concurrently with the pressure test of the water pipe.

a. All visible leaks are to be repaired regardless of the amount of leakage.

SECTION 15100

BUILDING VALVES

A. Scope - includes furnishing and installing valves and material related to their installation at the location shown on the drawings.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

A. Ball Valves within building shall be bronze, threaded ends 1/2 to 3/4 inch size, by Watts or approved equal.

B. Check Valves shall be 3/4 inch size, bronze, by Watts.

C. Drain Valves shall be 3/4-inch size, I.P. Inlet Hose End, SC-6 by Watts.

D. Pressure Relief Valve (PR) shall be no. 3L (3/4") with test lever as manufactured by Watts.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

A. Install valves at locations shown on the drawings and in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.

SECTION 15213

WATERLINES

A. Scope - includes furnishing and installing buried waterlines as shown on the drawings.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

A. Pipe

1. Plastic pipe shall be polyethylene water pipe SDR-9 HDPE.

B. Fittings

1. Fittings and couplings shall be compression type, brass construction as manufactured by

Mueller or approved equal.

2. All plastic fittings requiring threading shall be Schedule 80 PVC, female threads.

C. Underground Detection and Marking Tape shall be as specified under Section 02221.

A. Installation

1. Pipe and fittings shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation guide for the type being installed and as shown on the drawings.

2. Bury waterlines 30 inches minimum.

B. Underground Detection and Marking Tape

1. Detection/marking tape with the inscription side up shall be buried 6 inches below natural ground and extend the full length of the pipe it identifies. All buried pipe shall be identified with a buried tape.

C Trenching and backfill shall be in accordance with Section 02221.

D. Pressure Testing Waterlines

1. The waterline shall be tested at the test pressure specified herein.

2. Pressure tests shall be run after thoroughly flushing the waterline.

3. Air testing shall not be allowed.

E. Procedure

1. The test section shall be partially backfilled or otherwise held in place sufficiently to stabilize pipe under…