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SECTION 01500 - TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including Sections A through M of the Contract and other Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

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

B. Related Sections include the following:

1. Division 1 Section "Summary" for limitations on utility interruptions and other work restrictions.

2. Division 1 Section “Construction Security Requirements”

3. Division 1 Section "Submittal Procedures" for procedures for submitting copies of implementation and termination schedule and utility reports.

C. Support facilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Project identification and temporary signs

2. Waste disposal facilities.

3. Field offices.

4. Storage and fabrication sheds.

5. Lifts and hoists.

6. Construction aids and miscellaneous services and facilities.

D. Security and protection facilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Environmental protection.

2. Barricades, warning signs, and lights.

1.3 USE CHARGES

A. General: Cost or use charges for temporary facilities are not chargeable to the Contracting Officer and shall be included in the Contract Sum. Water, sewer and power may be utilized as needed but all services utilized are to be connected to the campus systems with connections in their final state. Allow other entities to use temporary services and facilities without cost, including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Government’s construction forces.

2. Occupants of Project.

3. Architect.

4. Testing agencies.

5. Personnel of authorities having jurisdiction.

B. Sewer Service: Contractor will not be able to use the Government's existing sewer system. Contractor to provide portable temporary toilet and wash facilities

C. Water Service: Water is not available from Government's existing water system for use in office or support facilities that require connection to existing system unless such connection is the final condition required by the contract. Water for use in construction is available and may be used from the existing system in a reasonable manner without charge from fire hydrants, hose bibs and similar with approval of Project Officer.

D. Electric Power Service:

1. Use electric power from Government's existing system within the various Buildings without metering and without payment of use charges.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Standards: Comply with ANSI A10.6, NECA's "Temporary Electrical Facilities," and NFPA 241.

1. Trade Jurisdictions: Assigned responsibilities for installation and operation of temporary utilities are not intended to interfere with trade regulations and union jurisdictions.

2. Electric Service: Comply with NECA, NEMA, and UL standards and regulations for temporary electric service. Install service to comply with NFPA 70.

1.5 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Conditions of Use: The following conditions apply to use of temporary services and facilities by all parties engaged in the Work:

1. Keep temporary services and facilities clean and neat.

2. Relocate temporary services and facilities as required by progress of the Work.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. General: Provide new materials. Undamaged, previously used materials in serviceable condition may be used if approved by Contracting Officer. Provide materials suitable for use intended.

B. Paint: Comply with requirements in Division 9 Section "Painting."

C. Tarpaulins: Fire-resistive labeled with flame-spread rating of 15 or less.

D. Water: Potable.

2.2 EQUIPMENT

A. General: Provide equipment suitable for use intended.

1. Field Offices: Prefabricated or Mobile units with lockable entrances, operable windows, and serviceable finishes; heated and air conditioned; on foundations adequate for normal loading.

a. Each trailer and office is to be equipped with a fire extinguisher

B. Fire Extinguishers: Hand carried, portable, UL rated. Provide class and extinguishing agent as indicated or a combination of extinguishers of NFPA-recommended classes for exposures.

1. Comply with NFPA 10 and NFPA 241 for classification, extinguishing agent, and size required by location and class of fire exposure.

C. Self-Contained Toilet Units: Single-occupant units of chemical, aerated recirculation, or combustion type; vented; fully enclosed with a glass-fiber-reinforced polyester shell or similar nonabsorbent material.

D. Drinking-Water Fixtures: Containerized, tap-dispenser, bottled-water drinking-water units, including paper cup supply.

E. Electrical Outlets: Properly configured, NEMA-polarized outlets to prevent insertion of 110- to 120-V plugs into higher-voltage outlets; equipped with ground-fault circuit interrupters, reset button, and pilot light.

F. Power Distribution System Circuits: Where permitted and overhead and exposed for surveillance, wiring circuits, not exceeding 125-V ac, 20-A rating, and lighting circuits may be nonmetallic sheathed cable.

G. Hard Hats: Provide color coded system as follows:

White:

General Contractor / Government

Green:

Electrical

Blue:

HVAC / Plumbing

Orange:

Steel and Safety

Yellow:

Process Piping

Gray:

Clean‑up

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION, GENERAL

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

B. Provide each facility ready for use when needed to avoid delay. Maintain and modify as required. Do not remove until facilities are no longer needed or are replaced by authorized use of completed permanent facilities.

3.2 TEMPORARY UTILITY INSTALLATION

A. Water Service: Use of Government’s existing water service facilities will be permitted from permanently installed facilities with prior approval from the Contracting Officer.

B. Sanitary Facilities: Provide temporary toilets, wash facilities, and drinking-water fixtures. Comply with regulations and health codes for type, number, location, operation, and maintenance of fixtures and facilities.

1. Disposable Supplies: Provide toilet tissue, paper towels, paper cups, and similar disposable materials for each facility. Maintain adequate supply. Provide covered waste containers for disposal of used material.

2. Toilets: Install self-contained toilet units. Shield toilets to ensure privacy. Provide separate facilities for male and female personnel.

3. Drinking-Water Facilities: Provide bottled-water, drinking-water units.

4. Locate toilets and drinking-water fixtures so personnel need not walk more than two stories vertically or 200 feet (60 m) horizontally to facilities.

C. Electric Power Service: Use of Government's existing electric power service will be permitted within the various Buildings, as long as equipment is maintained in a condition acceptable to Government.

3.3 SUPPORT FACILITIES INSTALLATION

A. General: Comply with the following:

1. Locate storage sheds, sanitary facilities, and other temporary construction and support facilities for easy access.

a. Trailers and sheds are to be anchored to resist wind and seismic forces.

1) Trailer anchorage shall meet BOCA National Building Code. Specifically, Paragraph 420.3.1(of the 1999 edition, under Section 420.0 Mobile Units) stating that “Every parking space for mobile units shall be provided with devices for anchoring the unit to prevent overturning or uplift.” Also “The anchorage shall be adequate to withstand wind forces and uplift as required in Chapter 16 for buildings and structures, based upon the size and weight of the units.”

2. Provide incombustible construction for offices, shops, and sheds located within construction area or within 30 feet of building lines. Comply with NFPA 241.

B. Waste Disposal Facilities: Provide waste-collection containers in sizes adequate to handle waste from construction operations. Containerize and clearly label hazardous, dangerous, or unsanitary waste materials separately from other waste. Comply with Division 1 Section "Execution Requirements" for progress cleaning requirements.

3.4 SECURITY AND PROTECTION FACILITIES INSTALLATION

A. 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. Avoid using tools and equipment that produce harmful noise. Restrict use of noisemaking tools and equipment to hours that will minimize complaints from persons or firms near Project site.

3.5 OPERATION, TERMINATION, AND REMOVAL

A. Termination and Removal: Unless the Contracting Officer requests that it be maintained longer, 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. Repair damaged Work, clean exposed surfaces, and replace construction that cannot be satisfactorily repaired.

1. Materials and facilities that constitute temporary facilities are the property of Contractor. The Contracting Officer reserves right to take possession of Project identification signs.

2. Prior to Final Acceptance, clean and renovate permanent facilities used during construction period. Comply with final cleaning requirements in Division 1 Section "Closeout Procedures."

END OF SECTION 01500

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