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This Amendment incorporates SECTION 01811

BUILDING ENCLOSURE COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS. It also changes the proposal response date from noon Tuesday, June 1, 2010 to noon, Monday, June 7, 2010.

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SECTION 01811

BUILDING ENCLOSURE COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

B. Owner's Project Requirements (OPR) and Basis of Design (BOD) documents are included for information only as a supplement to this specification.

C. The Enclosure Commissioning Plan (ECP) is provided as a supplement to this specification for information only. The purpose of the ECP is to provide a process for independent, third-party verification that the installed performance of the building enclosure meets or exceeds the minimum performance requirements set forth by the contract documents for this project to verify that applicable building enclosure systems are installed according to the manufacturer’s recommendations, design requirements, and to industry accepted minimum standards and that they receive adequate quality control review by installing contractors.

D. The requirements of this Section shall in no way relieve the Contractor, Architect-of- Record and other parties to this project of their respective contractual obligations to the Owner for meeting the specified performance levels in the design and construction of this project.

1.02 SCOPE OF WORK

A. This Section includes requirements for non-structural commissioning of the building enclosure, including, but not limited to the following:

1. Above and below-grade waterproofing.

2. Above-grade construction, including: waterproofing, brick masonry repairs, fenestration, and roofs.

3. Interface conditions (flashings, expansion joints, and sealant joints) between each of the materials, components and systems that comprise the above and below-grade building enclosure assemblies.

4. Air barrier, thermal barrier and diffusive vapor control systems from foundation to roof at floors being renovated, including any interior air barriers.

B. The materials, components, systems, and assemblies that comprise the above and below-grade building enclosure will be evaluated and performance tested as outlined in this Section, and in accordance with each of the technical Sections associated with the design and construction of the building enclosure.

C. The ECP will be managed by a registered architect, professional engineer, or other certified commissioning entity retained by the Owner, and will include, by reference, all requirements set forth by the Architect-of-Record for pre-construction laboratory and field performance testing of the materials, components, assemblies and systems that comprise the building enclosure.

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1.02 COORDINATION AND SEQUENCING WITH RELATED WORK

A. Refer to other Divisions of these Specifications to determine the type and extent of work therein affecting the work of this trade whether or not such work is specifically mentioned in this Section.

B. The commissioning requirements of the general contractor and sub-contractor, or trade responsible for the final detailing and construction of the building enclosure, are included under in Part 1 of each of the technical specification Sections included in this Project Manual as they relate to the design and construction of the building enclosure for this project (Divisions 2 through 9). Other Sections of these Specifications that relate to the work of this Section include the following:

1. Section 01810 – General Commissioning Requirements

2. Section 01815 – HVAC Commissioning Requirements

3. Section 040513 Unit Masonry Mortar And Grout

4. Section 042000 Unit Masonry

5. Section 061600 Sheathing

6. Section 071416 Cold Fluid Applied Waterproofing

7. Section 071800 Traffic Coatings

8. Section 072100 Building Insulation

9. Section 075419 Polyvinyl Chloride Roofing

10. Section 076200 Sheet Metal Flashing

11. Section 079000 Joint Sealants

12. Section 086300 Metal-Framed Skylights

13. Section 089000 Louvers And Vents

14. Section 092400 Portland Cement Plastering

1.03 STANDARDS

A. Comply with applicable building codes, the Contract Documents, and the following general specifications for commissioning work and procedures not otherwise specified.

1. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE): Guideline 0: The Commissioning Process, 2005 Edition.

2. National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS): Guideline 3: Exterior Enclosure Technical Requirements for the Commissioning Process, 2006 Edition.

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1.04 SUBMITTALS

A. Provide the following information to the Enclosure Commissioning Agent (ECA in addition to submitting them to the Architect-of-Record. These submittals are in addition to those specified in Division 1 Section 01810 "General Commissioning Requirements."

1. Submit a copy of the General Contractor’s project and site specific Quality Assurance program to be implemented for construction for review by the Architect of Record, the Owner or Owner representatives, and the ECA, prior to beginning construction and prior to the kick-off meeting of the ECP.

2. Furnish copies of all shop drawings, manufacturer’s literature, installation instructions, maintenance information, schedules, warranties or other information as requested. Provide all coordination drawings including cross references on any and all shop drawings indicating that drawings have been checked and cross-referenced by the Contractor to ensure that adjacent elements (i.e. wall elements and fenestration elements) and the dimensions and construction tolerances indicated will allow all work at this interfaces to be constructible

3. Provide qualifications data for fabricators, installers, and testing agencies, as required by the specifications.

4. Provide source quality control reports of all manufacturer QA/QC reports submitted for products supplied for the project

5. Provide schedule of field quality control tests and inspections required by the Contract. Submit field quality control testing and inspection reports on exterior enclosure construction to the Enclosure Commissioning Agent

(ECA).

6. Provide preconstruction performance test reports (air and water leakage performance test results) including all failed tests, recording the noted deficiency and the required repair, and provide a copy of all remediation processes and QC/QA processes that will be put in place to address the deficiency on future work product.

7. Provide field quality control reports for all field water and air penetration and other appropriate building enclosure performance tests completed.

8. Provide any and all special inspections reports.

9. Provide a systems manual as part of the project record closeout documentation that includes, but is not limited to, closeout requirements listed in these specifications, and more specifically:

a. As-built drawings, including a copy of all details and drawings that were installed as part of any addendums or change order directives.

All deviations shall be clearly marked in red pen.

b. Specifications for the project, including all accepted product substitutions and any additional specifications as part of any addendums or change order directives. All accepted product substitutions and all deviations shall be clearly marked in red pen.

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c. Provide all test and inspection reports and certificates for inclusion in the Systems Manual to be submitted as part of the project closeout documentation.

d. A copy of all accepted change orders

e. A copy of all final shop drawings for each product requiring shop drawings, with the A/E mark-ups and comments, showing final as-built conditions

f. A copy of all warranties, organized by product, and any and all product manufacturer letters indicating the product as appropriate to use for the application intended on the project as well as any installation guidance

g. A product list of all products used on the project, organized by tabs in a binder, including the following information:

(1) Product name

(2) Product manufacturer

(3) Catalog or other applicable number for ordering

(4) Manufacturer’s contact information, including the contact information for the technical representatives, including one national contact and one regional technical representative contact

(5) Product color

(6) Supplier contact information

(7) Products installation instructions, including installation instructions supplied with any of the shop drawings that indicated field installed items.

(8) Manufacturer’s product maintenance guide

(9) Manufacturer’s checklist for periodic review of the product indicating how often the product should be checked and the process for implementing a repair

10. Provide an operations and maintenance manual as part of or as a supplement to the main systems manual that provides manufacturer operation instructions for all operable elements of the building enclosure and recommended maintenance frequency and maintenance requirements for each major building exterior enclosure system; including, but not limited to:

h. Exterior walls

i. Windows

j. Doors

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k. Sealants and expansion joints

l. Control joints

m. Flashings

n. Below-grade construction and waterproofing

o. Floors

p. Other special building exterior enclosure systems, equipment and controls.

PART 2 – ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

2.01 GENERAL CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Participate and ensure all subcontractors utilized for work on this contract participate in meetings prior to beginning construction with the various members of the design and construction teams, including, but not limited to, the Owner, Owner’s representatives, Architect of Record, ECA, Mechanical Engineer, suppliers, and manufacturer technical representatives The subcontractors that must attend these meetings include all subcontractors that will be involved in the construction of the building enclosure, including, but not limited to, the plaza waterproofing system, skylight, , roofs, installers for the air barrier system and drainage plane and flashing and water management systems, sealant, concrete, steel, block walls, fenestration, HVAC, electrical, interior framing and drywall contractors.

B. Attend a kick-off meeting to discuss construction sequencing and the coordination of trades and the General Contractor’s project and site specific Quality Assurance program to be implemented during construction of the building enclosure.

C. Chair weekly or bi-weekly Building Enclosure Quality Assurance Meetings with the appropriate subcontractors in attendance, to review and discuss issues and concerns noted by the Architect of Record, the ECA and the Owner or Owner’s representative, during the previous week and what action will be taken to address those concerns.

D. Cooperate with the commissioning authority personnel include Enclosure Commissioning Agent (ECA) and MEP Commissioning Agent (MEP CA), provide access to work, and provide adequate schedule for the work for commissioning tasks.

E. Participate in maintenance orientation and inspection and in one maintenance and training session with the building operations and maintenance staff and other participants identified by the Owner with the assistance of the ECA.

F. Provide casual labor and facilities:

1. To provide access to work to be tested

2. For ECA’s exclusive use, for storage of instruments and drawings, and preparation of daily reports

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2.02 ENCLOSURE COMMISSIONING AGENT'S RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Provide project-specific construction checklists and commissioning process test procedures.

B. Periodically witness and document building enclosure systems, assemblies, equipment, and component installation and performance testing. Provide daily and/or weekly written summaries (Reports) of the work in progress during the construction of the building enclosure. These reports will include, but may not be limited to, photographs, sketches and diagrams as required illustrating conditions observed in the field, especially deficiencies noted, together with proposed solutions for those conditions where appropriate for further review and acceptance by the Architect-of- Record for the project. Any changes to the contract documents arising out of the Enclosure Commissioning Program must be submitted, reviewed, and accepted in writing, by the Architect-of-Record and Owner and submitted with a series of details/schematics and material specifications to the Contractor for pricing prior to implementation on the project. The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating and managing the commissioning responsibilities of each of the subcontractors responsible for the building enclosure.

C. Compile test data, inspection reports, and certificates and include them in the systems manual and commissioning process report.

D. Cooperate with the Architect and Contractor, provide qualified personnel when scheduled.

E. Promptly notify Architect and Contractor of irregularities or deficiencies or work which are observed during performance of services.

F. Be present to observe all testing of building enclosure systems as defined in the Contract Documents.

G. The ECA is not authorized to:

1. Release, revoke, alter or expand requirements of Contract Documents.

2. Approve or accept any portion of the work.

3. Perform any duties of the Contractor.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.01 BUILDING ENCLOSURE PERFORMANCE TESTING

A. Provide qualified personnel for assistance to complete the commissioning tests, including seasonal testing and all required air and water leakage testing for elements of the building enclosure. In addition, have a representative present during laboratory structural and air and water leakage performance testing of building enclosure materials or systems, as required in the individual specification sections in Divisions 2 to 9.

B. The Contractor is to complete and participate in the construction of an on-site mockup to check constructability, including elements of the building enclosure, as identified in individual sections of the specifications in Divisions 2 to 9, including but not limited to below-grade wall, plaza waterproofing, wall-to-window system

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Provide a written protocol and a timeline for repair of any deficiencies noted during the performance testing and/or a written report from the third party agency performing the tests indicating what repairs were required. If a systematic problem is identified during testing, proceed in accordance with Para. D.

C. Provide a representative to be present, and have a representative present from each trade and/or subcontractor associated with installing the system during random building enclosure air and water leakage performance testing, as indicated within the individual sections within Divisions 2 to 9. Provide a written protocol and a timeline for repair of any deficiencies noted during the performance testing and/or a written report from the third party agency performing the tests indicating what repairs were required. If a systematic problem is identified during testing, proceed in accordance with paragraph D.

D. Provide a repair and remediation protocol for any systematic failures identified by the ECA, including a timeline for repair of all affected elements. Repaired elements shall not be covered up without review by the ECA.

3.02 DEFERRED TESTING:

A. If tests cannot be completed because of a deficiency outside the scope of the Building Enclosure, the deficiency shall be documented and reported to the Owner and the Architect-of-Record. Deficiencies shall be resolved and corrected by appropriate parties and test rescheduled.

3.03 PERFORMANCE TESTING REPORTS:

A. Reports shall include measured data, data sheets, and a comprehensive summary describing the building enclosure systems at the time of testing.

B. Prepare a preliminary test report. Deficiencies will be evaluated by Architect and ECA to determine corrective action. Deficiencies shall be corrected and test repeated.

C. If it is determined that the system is constructed according to the Contract Documents, Owner will decide whether modifications required to bring the performance of the system to a level where the noted failure or deficiency is eliminated and shall be implemented or if test results will be accepted as submitted.

If corrective Work is performed, Owner will decide if tests shall be repeated and a revised report submitted.

3.04 TESTING AND VERIFICATION

A. The Contractor is to:

1. Certify that building exterior enclosure systems, subsystems, and construction have been completed according to the Contract Documents, including all addenda and change order requirements.

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2. Certify that Field Quality Control procedures have been completed, and that field quality control reports have been submitted, discrepancies corrected, and corrective work approved.

B. The ECA is to:

1. Verify that Field Quality Control procedures have been completed, and that field quality control reports have been submitted, discrepancies corrected, and corrective work approved.

2. Annotate checklist or data sheets when a deficiency is observed.

3. Verify that field quality-control testing of building exterior enclosure has been completed and approved. The ECA shall observe and document field quality-control tests and inspections.

END OF SECTION