Oconee County Library Renovation_Construction.pdf
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- Oconee County, Georgia
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This is a construction document set for the Oconee County Library Renovation project in Watkinsville, Georgia, prepared by Architectural Collaborative (architect) and Ensembled Architecture and Engineering LLC (MEP engineer). The project scope includes comprehensive renovation and improvements to the Oconee County Library located at 1925 Electric Avenue, with primary focus on enhancing acoustics and creating dedicated spaces for children's activities, young adults, and quiet study areas. Key project components include new concrete slab installation (3.5 inches thick), new partition construction using metal stud framing, installation of suspended ceiling systems with acoustic tiles, new flooring (carpet tiles and luxury vinyl tile), interior doors and storefront systems, gypsum board assemblies, signage, and mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems upgrades. The construction documents include detailed architectural drawings, specifications, schedules, and construction notes covering demolition and slab plans, ground-level floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, signage plans, interior elevations, and detailed partition and door schedules. The project includes four deductive alternates (removal of decorative tree element, birdhouse built-in, replacement of light fixtures, and window-to-door conversion) and one add alternate (Ivy Room Extension with contiguous study rooms and offices).
The specifications establish compliance with the International Building Code and all applicable local, county, and state codes, with the general contractor responsible for obtaining all required permits, coordinating all trades, and verifying field conditions. Concrete must meet 3,000 PSI strength requirements at 28 days per ACI 318 standards. Interior finishes include Sherwin Williams paint products in specified colors, Mohawk carpet tiles in designated patterns, and resilient base trim. The contractor is required to provide comprehensive closeout documentation including operation and maintenance manuals, warranties, final cleaning, and project record documents with marked-up record drawings. The document set is dated June 1, 2026, and prepared by Architectural Collaborative at 1328 Prince Avenue, Second Floor, Athens, Georgia 30606, with MEP engineering by Ensembled Architecture and Engineering LLC at 125 S Milledge Avenue, Suite A, Athens, Georgia 30605.
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ABBREVIATIONS
NOTE: NOT ALL ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS ARE USED ON DRAWINGS CONTAINED IN THE SET.
SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS ON THIS SHEET APPLY ONLY TO ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS
ACOUSTIC
ADHESIVE
ADDENDUM
AREA DRAIN
ACRYLIC
ACST
A/C
ADD
ADH
AD
ACR
ADJUSTABLE
ALTERNATE
ALUMINUM
ANODIZED
ASPHALT
ADJST
AFF
AHU
ALUM
ALT
ANOD
ARCH
ASPH
APPROX
ADJ ADJACENT
AIR CONDITIONING
AIR HANDLING UNIT
ABOVE FINISHED FLOOR
ARCHITECT(URAL)
APPROXIMATE (LY)
FLOOR DRAIN
FINISH(ED)
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
FEC
FD
FBO
FIN
FEX
FUTURE
FOOTING
FOUNDATION
FIRE RESISTIVE
FACE OF STUD
FOOT, FEET
GAUGE, GAGE
GALVANIZED
GYPSUM BOARD
GRAB BAR
FND
FOS
FR
FTG
FUT
FT
GA
GB
GALV
GBAR
FLR(G) FLOOR (ING)
FURNISHED BY OWNER
FIRE EXTINGUISHER CABINET
AUTOMATIC
BETWEEN
BOARD
BEAM
BLOCK (ING)
BUILDING
BOTTOM
BY OTHERS
AUTO
BTWN
BD
BLK(G)
BLDG
BOT
BO
BM
BRICK
BEARING
BASEMENT
BOTH SIDES
CABINET
CORNER GUARD
BS
BRK
BRG
BUR
BSMT
CFM
CAB
CG
BR BACKER ROD
CUBIC FEET/MINUTE
BUILT UP ROOFING
CEILING
CLOSET
CENTERLINE
CONTROL JOINT
CENTER
COLUMN
CLEANOUT
CLEAR (ANCE)
CJ
CIPC
CLG
CLO
CL
CMU
CTR
COL
COMP
CO
CLR
CONCRETE
CORRIDOR
COORDINATE
CORRUGATED
CONTRACT (OR)
CERAMIC TILE
CARPET (ED)
COLD WATER
CONC
CONT
CONTR
CORR
CT
CPT
CW
COORD
CORRUG
CSNK
CONST CONSTRUCTION
CONCRETE MASONRY UNIT
CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE
COMPRESS(ED, ION, IBLE, OR)
CONTINUOUS OR CONTINUE
COUNTERSINK/COUNTERSUNK
GRILLE
GLASS, GLAZING
GR
GL
GC GENERAL CONTRACT (OR)
DOUBLE
DISPOSAL
DIMENSION
DIAMETER
DEEP
DAMPPROOFING
DOWN
DF
DEMO
DBL
DIAM
DISP
DIM
DP
DPF
DN
DOWNSPOUT
DRAWING
DETAIL
EACH
DS
DWG
DTL
EA
EJ
DOORDR
DRINKING FOUNTAIN
DEMOLISH, DEMOLITION
EXPANSION JOINT
ELEVATION
ELECTRIC (AL)
ENTRANCE
ENCLOSE (URE)
EQUIPMENT
EQUAL
EXHAUST
ELEV
ELEC
ENT
ENC
EQ
EQP
EWC
EXH
EXPOSED
EXISTING
EXTERIOR
EXPANSIONEXPN
EXP
EXG
EXT
ELECTRIC WATER COOLER
CONTENT INDEX
DISCIPLINE INDEX
SHEET NUMBERING
MATERIAL PATTERNS
TEXT SYMBOLS
GRAPHIC SYMBOLS
9'-0"
C
A
E
L
M
G
P
S
A-401
X
:OR/
X'
X"
ROOM IDENTIFICATION:
DETAIL IDENTIFICATION: DASHED
LINE INDICATES EXTENT OF
ENLARGED PLAN OR DETAIL
CEILING HEIGHT ABOVE FLOOR
TOILET ACCESSORY INDICATOR:
TA= TOILET ACCESSORY
NUMBER= ITEM NUMBER
WORK NOTE INDICATOR
WINDOW OR LOUVER TYPE INDICATOR:
WINDOWS HAVE A NUMBER DESIGNATION
LOUVERS HAVE A LETTER DESIGNATION
WALL TYPE INDICATOR: REFER
TO THE WALL TYPES SHEET FOR
WALL TYPE ASSEMBLY.
NORTH INDICATOR
INTERIOR ELEVATION SYMBOL: THE
DARKENED CORNERS INDICATE DRAWN
WALLS. ELEVATION DRAWINGS ARE
ARRANGED NUMERICALLY BY ROOM
NUMBER ON THE INTERIOR ELEVATION
SHEETS.
STRUCTURAL GRIDLINE IDENTIFIER
EXTERIOR ELEVATION SYMBOL:
UPPER=THE ELEVATION NUMBER
LOWER=THE SHEET WHERE DRAWN
MATCHLINE FLAG
ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS
ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS
CIVIL OR SURVEY DRAWINGS
LANDSCAPE DRAWINGS
MECHANICAL DRAWINGS
GENERAL INFORMATION
PLUMBING DRAWINGS
STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS
BUILDING SECTIONS
EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS
ROOF DRAWINGS
SCHEDULES
SUPPLEMENTAL DRAWINGS
SUPPLEMENTAL DWGS
DISCIPLINE ABBREVIATION
DETAILS
SHEET NUMBER
BATT INSULATION
BRICK
CONCRETE BLOCK
CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE
EARTH OR BACKFILL
PLANS INCLUDING SITE, FLOOR, CEILING AND
GENERAL INFORMATION AND STANDARDS
ENLARGED PLANS, SECTIONS AND ELEVATIONS
DRAWING CONTENT CATEGORY
STEEL
PLYWOOD
PRECAST CONCRETE
AND
AT
BY
RIGID INSULATION
PER
(X) FEET
POUND OR NUMBER
(X) INCHES
PLASTER & GYPSUM BOARD
NUMBER= ITEM NUMBER
EQUIPMENT TYPE INDICATOR:
LETTER= GROUP FUNCTION
A
A-410
WA.1
TA-2
WALL SECTION SYMBOL:
UPPER=THE SECTION NUMBER
LOWER=THE SHEET WHERE DRAWN
CABINET TYPE SYMBOL:
UPPER=CABINET STYLE
LOWER=CABINET SIZE IN INCHES
BUILDING SECTION SYMBOL:
UPPER=THE SECTION NUMBER
LOWER=THE SHEET WHERE DRAWN
A
DETAIL SYMBOL:
UPPER=THE SECTION NUMBER
LOWER=THE SHEET WHERE DRAWN
SYMBOLS LEGEND
Room name
N
E-1
IF INTERIOR FURNISHINGS
T TECHNOLOGY DRAWINGS
AV AUDIO VISUAL DRAWINGS
FP FIRE PROTECTION
VT VERTICAL TRANSPORTATION DRAWINGS
A1.1
A1.1
A1.1
A-410
PRESSURE TREATED
PAVEMENT
PLYWOOD
QUANTITY
POLYVINYL CHLORIDE
PSI
PSF
PT
PVMT
QTY
PWD
PVC
RADIUS
REMOVE
ROOF DRAIN
REFERENCE, REFER TO
REINFORCING
ROOM
REQUIRE (D)
RIGHT OF WAY
ROUGH OPENING
RD
RE
REINF
REM
RCP
RAD
RM
REQ
RO
ROW
R
POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH
POUNDS PER SQUARE FOOT
RESISTANCE, THERMAL, RISER
REFLECTED CEILING PLAN
SCHEDULE
RESTROOM
SOLID CORE
SPLASH BLOCK
SECTION
SHEET
STORM DRAIN
RR
SC
SBLK
SCH
SD
SHT
SEC
SIMILAR
SLAB ON GRADE SOG
SIM
SHEATHING SHTH
LINEAL
LIBRARY
LOCKER
LIGHT
MAINTAIN (ENANCE)
MAXIMUM
MASONRY
LIB
LIN
LKR
LT
MAINT
MC
MAS
MAX
MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR
METAL
MINIMUM
MANHOLE
MECHANIC (AL)
MANUFACTURE (ER)
MISCELLANEOUS
MOUNT (ED), (ING)
MASONRY OPENING
MIRROR
MET
MECH
MIN
MH
MFR
MISC
MT
MR
MO
MIR
NOMINAL
NUMBER
NOISE REDUCTION COEFFICIENT
NOT IN CONTRACT
NOT TO SCALE
OVERALL
OBSCURE
ON CENTER (S)
NRC
NO
NOM
NIC
NTS
OA
OB
OC
MTL MATERIAL (S)
OPENING
OPPOSITE HAND
OUTSIDE DIAMETER
OPPOSITE
OVERHEAD
PERPENDICULAR
PARALLEL
OUNCE
OH
OD
OPG
OPP
OPH
ORD
PC
PERP
PAR
OZ
PAINT(ED)
PLUMBING
PLASTIC LAMINATE PLAM
PLBG
PNT
PLATE PL
MOISTURE RESISTANT
OVERFLOW ROOF DRAIN
PRECAST CONCRETE
NOT APPLICABLENA
NONE REQUIRED NR
RB RESILIENT BASE
PORCELAIN PRN
OWNER FURNISHED CONTRACTOR
INSTALLED
OFCI
HOLLOW CORE
HOSE BIB HB
HC H
HOUR
HEIGHT
HARDWARE
HOLLOW METAL
HIGH POINT
HORIZONTAL
HEATER
HOT WATER
HM
HOR
HDW
HR
HT
HPT
HW
HTR
HVAC
HWH
HCAP HANDICAPPED
INCH(ES)
INFORMATION
INCANDESCENT
INSULATE (D), (ION)
INSIDE DIAMETER
INCLUDE (D), (ING)
INVERT
JOINT
LABORATORY
INTERIOR
IN
ID
INCAN
INS
INFO
INCL
INV
LAB
JT
INT
POUND(S)
LAVATORY LAV
LB
LAM LAMINATE (D)
HEATING/VENTILATION/AC
HOT WATER HEATER
SQUARE
SPECIAL
SPECIFICATION (S)
STAINLESS STEEL
SQ
SPEC
SPL
SST
STEEL
STORAGE
STANDARD
STRUCTURAL
TREAD
SUSPENDED
SYMMETRICAL
TOP AND BOTTOM
STRUC
STL
STO
STD
STC
T
T&B
SUS
SYM
TELEPHONE
THRESHOLD
TONGUE AND GROOVE
TEMPERATURE
THICK (NESS)
TOP OF
TOP OF BEAM
TOP OF PARAPET
TOP OF INSULATION
TOP OF CURB
THROUGH
TEMP
THK
THR
T&G
TEL
TO
TOB
TOI
TOP
TOC
THRU
SOUND TRANSMISSION CLASS
TRANSOM
TOP OF STEEL
TOILET PARTITION
TOP OF WALL
TYPICAL
TERRAZZO
TUBE STEEL
TELEVISION
TR
TOW
TPART
TOSTL
TPD
TV
TS
TZ
TYP
UNFINISHED
VAPOR BARRIER
VARIABLE (VARIES)
URINAL
UL
UNFIN
UON
VB
VCT
VAR
UR
TOILET PAPER DISPENSER
UNDERWRITERS LABORATORY
UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
VINYL COMPOSITION TILE
VESTIBULE
WITH
VERIFY IN FIELD
WIDE OR WIDTH
WOOD
WITHOUT
WATER CLOSET
WATERPROOF (ING)
VIF
W
VEST
W/
W/O
WP (G)
WD
WC
WATER RESISTANT
WELDED WIRE FABRIC WWF
WR
VERTICAL VERT
TOP OF SLAB TOS
TOP OF MASONRY TOM
SHEET TABLE OF CONTENTSPROJECT TEAM
ARCHITECT: ARCHITECTURAL COLLABORATIVE
1328 PRINCE AVE, SECOND FLOOR
ATHENS, GA 30606
CONTACT: LORI BORK NEWCOMER, PRINCIPAL
OFFICE: 706.355.3010
EMAIL: LORI@ARCOLLAB.NET
MEP ENGINEER: ENSEMBLED ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING LLC
125 S MILLEDGE AVE, SUITE A
ATHENS, GA 30605
CONTACT: VINCENT BRICKA, PRINCIPAL
OFFICE: 706.850.8223
MOBILE: 706.207.9751
EMAIL: VBRICKA@ENSEMBLEDAE.COM
DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATES
DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATE 1:
REMOVE THE DECORATIVE TREE ELEMENT AND RELATED ITEMS IN THE CHILDREN'S
AREA FROM THE PROJECT SCOPE. DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATE INCLUDES ALL THE PANELS
AND NAILERS FOR THE TREE ELEMENT AS WELL AS THE SUSPENDED FELT CLOUDS. IN
PLACE OF TREE, EXISTING COLUMN TO BE WRAPPED WITH Ma3 PARTITION TYPE AS A
COLUMN WRAP (3-5/8" METAL STUDS WITH 5/8" GB), PAINTED.
DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATE 2:
REMOVE THE BIRDHOUSE BUILT-IN ELEMENT IN THE CHILDREN'S AREA FROM THE
PROJECT SCOPE. DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATE INCLUDES THE BIRDHOUSE ELEMENT AS
WELL AS THE (3) TYPE B PENDANTS MOUNTED IN IT. PAINT THE WALL WHERE THE
BIRDHOUSES WERE SHOWN TO MATCH THE COLOR OF THE REST OF THE WALL. RUN
BASE TRIM CONTINUOUS ALONG THOSE WALLS.
DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATE 3:
REMOVE THE TYPE C.2 LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE YOUNG ADULT AREA FROM THE PROJECT
SCOPE. REPLACE WITH (9) TYPE T 2x2 TROFFER LIGHTS IN THAT AREA
DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATE 4:
REMOVE THE REPLACEMENT OF THE (1) WINDOW WITH A NEW DOOR (DOOR
NUMBER E-001) FROM THE PROJECT SCOPE. REMOVE ALL ASSOCIATED TRIM AND
HARDWARE.
ADD ALTERNATES
ADD ALTERNATE 1:
INCLUDE IVY ROOM EXTENSION AND CONTIGUOUS STUDY ROOMS AND OFFICES
(ROOM NUMBERS 100-106) IN THE PROJECT SCOPE. FOR BASE BID, ALL WALLS,
DOORS, CASEWORK, FURNITURE, ELECTRICAL, DATA, LIGHT FIXTURES AND FINISHES
IN THIS AREA NOT INCLUDED. FOR BASE BID, EXISTING MECHANICAL UNIT TO STAY
IN PLACE, ONLY ADJUST DUCTS AS NECESSARY FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION. FOR
BASE BID, DO NOT MOVE EXISTING LIGHTING IN THIS AREA.
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G-001
JUNE 1, 2026
CONSTRUCTION
DOCUMENTS
OCONEE COUNTY LIBRARY
RENOVATION1925 ELECTRIC AVE
WATKINSVILLE, GA 30677
COVER SHEET
O C O N E E C O U N T Y L I B R A R Y R E N O V A T I O N W A T K I N S V I L L E , G A
ARCHITECTURAL
A-001 WINDOW AND DOOR SCHEDULE
A-002 PARTITION TYPES & CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
A-011 DEMO & SLAB PLAN
A-101 GROUND LEVEL PLAN
A-110 GROUND LEVEL RCP
A-120 SIGNAGE PLAN
A-400 IVY ROOM
A-401 TRANSITION AREA
A-402 YOUNG ADULT AREA
A-403 CHILDREN'S AREA
A-404 CHILDREN'S AREA DETAILS
GENERAL
G-001 COVER SHEET
G-002 SPECIFICATIONS
G-003 CODE DIAGRAMS
MECHANICAL SHEETS
M-001 MECHANICAL NOTES
M-002 MECHANICAL LEGEND
M-003 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES
M-101 MECHANICAL PLAN - LEVEL 1
M-102 MECHANICAL PLAN - ROOF
PLUMBING SHEETS
P-001 PLUMBING LEGEND AND NOTES
P-101 PLUMBING PLAN - LEVEL 1
ELECTRICAL SHEETS
E-001 ELECTRICAL LEGEND AND NOTES
E-002 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES
E-101 POWER PLAN - LEVEL 1
E-201 LIGHTING PLAN - LEVEL 1
SPECIFICATIONS
1. GENERAL NOTES
1. ALL WORK INCLUDED IN THIS CONTRACT SHALL COMPLY WITH THE LATEST EDITION OF
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE AND ALL OTHER LAWS AND CODES OF LOCAL, COUNTY, AND
STATE, JURISDICTION INVOLVED.
2. THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL GIVE ALL NOTICES AND SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL LAWS,
ORDINANCES, RULES, REGULATIONS, AND ORDERS OF PUBLIC AUTHORITY BEARING ON THE
PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK. IF THE CONTRACTOR OBSERVES THAT ANY OF THE CONTRACT
DOCUMENTS ARE AT VARIANCE THEREWITH IN ANY RESPECT HE SHALL PROMPTLY NOTIFY THE
ARCHITECT OF ANY CHANGES REQUIRING ADJUSTMENT WITH APPROPRIATE MODIFICATION.
3. ONLY APPROVED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS' MARKED DRAWINGS INCORPORATING ALL
ADDENDUM AND DIMENSION CLARIFICATIONS SHALL BE USED DURING THE EXECUTION OF THE
WORK.
4. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL USE WRITTEN DIMENSIONS ONLY, OR AS DIRECTED BY THE ARCHITECT. THE
CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT SCALE DRAWINGS.
5. CONTRACTOR OR OWNER INITIATED CHANGES SHALL BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING TO THE ARCHITECT FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO FABRICATION OR CONSTRUCTION. IF THE OWNER, CONTRACTOR OR THEIR REPRESENTATIVE(S) AUTHORIZES DEVIATIONS, RECORDED OR UNRECORDED, FROM THE DOCUMENTS PREPARED BY THE ARCHITECT, THE OWNER SHALL NOT BRING ANY CLAIM AGAINST THE ARCHITECT AND SHALL INDEMNIFY AND HOLD THE ARCHITECT, ITS AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES HARMLESS FROM
AND AGAINST CLAIMS, LOSSES, DAMAGES, AND EXPENSES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
DEFENSE COSTS AND THE TIME OF THE ARCHITECT, TO THE EXTENT SUCH CLAIM, LOSS, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE ARISES OUT OF OR RESULTS IN WHOLE OR IN PART FROM SUCH DEVIATIONS, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT SUCH CLAIM, LOSS, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE IN CAUSED IN PART BY A PARTY
INDEMNIFIED UNDER THIS PROVISION.
6. CONTRACTOR VERIFICATION & RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL VISIT THE SITE PRIOR TO STARTING THE WORK. THE
CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY INTERIOR BUILDING DIMENSIONS, AND COMPARE THAT WITH THE
DIMENSIONS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS. WHERE CONFLICT EXISTS, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL
NOTIFY THE ARCHITECT UPON RECOGNITION OF ANY DISCREPANCY.
B. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL CAREFULLY STUDY ALL PLANS AND DRAWINGS, AND SHALL REPORT
IMMEDIATELY TO THE ARCHITECT ANY ERRORS, INCONSISTENCIES OR OMISSIONS HE MAY
DISCOVER. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT WORK WITHOUT DRAWINGS. THE CONTRACTOR
SHALL CONSULT THE ARCHITECT & SUBMIT REQUIRED SHOP DRAWINGS AND/OR LITERATURE FOR
APPROVAL PRIOR TO STARTING THE WORK.
C. CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFICATION AND COORDINATION OF
SUBCONTRACTORS' WORK TO SECURE COMPLIANCE OF DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS, THE
ACCURATE LOCATION OF STRUCTURE MEMBERS, AND OPENINGS FOR MECHANICAL,
ELECTRICAL, AND MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT.
D. CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY SIZES AND LOCATIONS OF ALL OPENINGS FOR MECHANICAL AND
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT WITH RESPECTIVE SUBCONTRACTORS, AS WELL AS SHOP DRAWINGS
REVIEWED BY THE ARCHITECT.
E. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY ALL ROUGH-IN DIMENSIONS FOR EQUIPMENT AND PROVIDE ALL
BUCK-OUT BLOCKING AND BACKING REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE WORK.
F. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE TEMPORARY BRACING FOR THE STRUCTURE AND STRUCTURAL
COMPONENTS UNTIL FINAL CONNECTIONS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE PLANS AND AS REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE WORK.
G. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND THE METHODS, TECHNIQUES, SEQUENCES OR PROCEDURES REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE WORK.
H. THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING ALL REQUIRED PERMITS WITH THE LOCAL AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION FOR THIS PROJECT. THE OWNER WILL COVER ALL PERMIT FEES, SUCH FEES SHOULD NOT BE INCLUDED IN BID FOR CONSTRUCTION.
I. THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE TO COORDINATE ALL TRADES REQUIRED TO PROPERLY
COMPLETE THE PROJECT AND THE INTENTIONS SET FORTH IN THE CONSTRUCTION
DOCUMENTS.
7. CONTRACTOR TO SEAL ALL EXTERIOR OPENINGS AGAINST ALL MOISTURE & AIR INFILTRATION.
8. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE REQUIRED VENTING OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS PER THE MOST
CURRENT EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE (IBC) AND LOCAL GOVERNING CODES.
9. CROSS REFERENCES SHOWN ON DRAWINGS DO NOT NECESSARILY INDICATE ALL LIKE CONDITIONS
AND DO NOT LIMIT APPLICATION OF ANY DRAWING OR DETAIL. THEY MAY APPLY TO OTHER, SAME, OR SIMILAR CONDITIONS NOT REFERENCED.
10. INTERIOR WALL DIMENSIONS, UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE, ARE TO FACE OF STUD FRAMING FOR ALL
NEW WALLS & FACE OF FINISH FOR EXISTING WALLS.
11. DRAWINGS INDICATE GENERAL AND TYPICAL DETAILS OF CONSTRUCTION. WHERE CONDITIONS ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY INDICATED BUT ARE OF SIMILAR CHARACTER TO DETAILS SHOWN, THE APPLICABLE
SIMILAR DETAILS SHALL BE USED, SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE ARCHITECT.
CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES
1. CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS
A. PRODUCT DATA: FOR EACH TYPE OF CLEANING AGENT
B. CONTRACTOR'S LIST OF INCOMPLETE ITEMS - INITIAL AT SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION
C. CERTIFIED LIST OF INCOMPLETE ITEMS - FINAL SUBMITTAL AT FINAL COMPLETION
D. CERTIFICATES OF RELEASE - FROM AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION
E. CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE - FOR CONTINUING COVERAGE
F. FIELD REPORT - FOR PEST-CONTROL INSPECTION
2. MAINTENANCE MATERIAL SUBMITTALS
A. SCHEDULE OF MAINTENANCE MATERIAL ITEMS - FOR MAINTENANCE MATERIAL SUBMITTAL ITEMS
REQUIRED BY OTHER SECTIONS
B. COMPLY WITH OWNER REQUIREMENTS FOR MAINTENANCE ("ATTIC STOCK") MATERIALS
3. SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION PROCEDURES
A. CONTRACTOR'S LIST OF INCOMPLETE ITEMS: PREPARE AND SUBMIT A LIST OF ITEMS TO BE
COMPLETED AND CORRECTED (CONTRACTOR'S "PUNCH LIST"), INDICATING THE VALUE OF
EACH ITEM ON THE LIST AND REASONS WHY THE WORK IS INCOMPLETE. PROVIDE THE
FOLLOWING PUNCH LISTS:
a. BUILDING EXTERIOR
b. ROOMS
c. SITE, CIVIL, AND LANDSCAPE AREAS
B. INSPECTION: SUBMIT A WRITTEN REQUEST FOR INSPECTION TO DETERMINE SUBSTANTIAL
COMPLETION A MINIMUM OF 10 DAYS PRIOR TO DATE THE WORK WILL BE COMPLETED AND
READY FOR FINAL INSPECTION AND TESTS. ON RECEIPT OF REQUEST, ARCHITECT WILL EITHER
PROCEED WITH INSPECTION OR NOTIFY CONTRACTOR OF UNFULFILLED REQUIREMENTS.
ARCHITECT WILL PREPARE THE CERTIFICATE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION AFTER INSPECTION OR
WILL NOTIFY CONTRACTOR OF ITEMS, EITHER ON CONTRACTOR'S LIST OR ADDITIONAL ITEMS
IDENTIFIED BY ARCHITECT, THAT MUST BE COMPLETED OR CORRECTED BEFORE CERTIFICATE WILL
BE ISSUED.
a. REPEAT SAME INSPECTION PROCEDURE AS APPLICABLE FOR FINAL COMPLETION
4. SUBMITTAL OF PROJECT WARRANTIES
A. TIME OF SUBMITTAL: SUBMIT WRITTEN WARRANTIES ON REQUEST OF ARCHITECT FOR
DESIGNATED PORTIONS OF THE WORK WHERE WARRANTIES ARE INDICATED TO COMMENCE
ON DATES OTHER THAN DATE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION, OR WHEN DELAY IN SUBMITTAL
OF WARRANTIES MIGHT LIMIT OWNER'S RIGHTS UNDER WARRANTY
B. PARTIAL OCCUPANCY: SUBMIT PROPERLY EXECUTED WARRANTIES WITHIN 15 DAYS OF
COMPLETION OF DESIGNATED PORTIONS OF THE WORK THAT ARE COMPLETED AND OCCUPIED
OR USED BY OWNER DURING CONSTRUCTION PERIOD BY SEPARATE AGREEMENT WITH
CONTRACTOR
C. ORGANIZE WARRANTY DOCUMENTS INTO AN ORDERLY SEQUENCE BASED ON THE TABLE OF
CONTENTS OF PROJECT MANUAL
D. WARRANTY ELECTRONIC FILE: PROVIDE WARRANTIES AND BONDS IN PDF FORMAT. ASSEMBLE
COMPLETE WARRANTY AND BOND SUBMITTAL PACKAGE INTO A SINGLE ELECTRONIC PDF FILE
WITH BOOKMARKS ENABLING NAVIGATION TO EACH ITEM. PROVIDE BOOKMARKED TABLE OF
CONTENTS AT BEGINNING OF DOCUMENT.
E. PROVIDE ADDITIONAL COPIES OF EACH WARRANTY TO INCLUDE IN OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE MANUALS.
FINAL CLEANING
1. MATERIALS
A. CLEANING AGENTS: USE CLEANING MATERIALS AND AGENTS RECOMMENDED BY
MANUFACTURER OR FABRICATOR OF THE SURFACE TO BE CLEANED. DO NOT USE CLEANING
AGENTS THAT ARE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH OR PROPERTY OR THAT MIGHT
DAMAGE FINISHED SURFACES
2. GENERAL
A. PERFORM FINAL CLEANING. CONDUCT CLEANING AND WASTE-REMOVAL OPERATIONS TO
COMPLY WITH LOCAL LAWS AND ORDINANCES AND FEDERAL AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL
AND ANTIPOLLUTION REGULATIONS.
3. CLEANING
A. EMPLOY EXPERIENCED WORKERS OR PROFESSIONAL CLEANERS FOR FINAL CLEANING. CLEAN
EACH SURFACE OR UNIT TO CONDITION EXPECTED IN AN AVERAGE COMMERCIAL BUILDING
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM. COMPLY WITH MANUFACTURER'S WRITTEN
INSTRUCTIONS.
4. SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUALS
A. SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL: ASSEMBLE A COMPLETE SET
OF DATA INDICATING OPERATION & MAINTENANCE OF EACH SYSTEM, SUBSYSTEM, AND PIECE
OF EQUIPMENT NOT PART OF A SYSTEM. INCLUDE INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR DAILY
OPERATION/MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT, OPERATING STANDARDS, AND ROUTINE AND
SPECIAL OPERATING PROCEDURES.
a. ENGAGE A FACTORY-AUTHORIZED SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO ASSEMBLE AND PREPARE
INFORMATION FOR EACH SYSTEM, SUBSYSTEM, AND PIECE OF EQUIPMENT NOT PART OF A
SYSTEM
b. PREPARE A SEPARATE MANUAL FOR EACH SYSTEM AND SUBSYSTEM, IN THE FORM OF AN
INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR USE BY OWNER'S OPERATING PERSONNEL
B. CONTENT: IN ADDITION TO REQUIREMENTS IN THIS SECTION, INCLUDE OPERATION &
MAINTENANCE DATA REQUIRED IN INDIVIDUAL SPECIFICATION SECTIONS AND THE FOLLOWING
INFORMATION:
a. SYSTEM, SUBSYSTEM, AND EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTIONS. USE DESIGNATIONS FOR SYSTEMS
AND EQUIPMENT INDICATED ON CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.
b. PERFORMANCE AND DESIGN CRITERIA IF CONTRACTOR HAS DELEGATED DESIGN
RESPONSIBILITY
c. OPERATING STANDARDS
d. OPERATING PROCEDURES
e. OPERATING LOGS
f. WIRING DIAGRAMS
g. CONTROL DIAGRAMS
h. PIPED SYSTEM DIAGRAMS
i. PRECAUTIONS AGAINST IMPROPER USE
j. LICENSE REQUIREMENTS INCLUDING INSPECTION AND RENEWAL DATES
C. DESCRIPTIONS: INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
a. PRODUCT NAME AND MODEL NUMBER. USE DESIGNATIONS FOR PRODUCTS INDICATED ON
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
b. MANUFACTURER'S NAME
c. EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION WITH SERIAL NUMBER OF EACH COMPONENT
d. EQUIPMENT FUNCTION
e. OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS
f. LIMITING CONDITIONS
g. PERFORMANCE CURVES
h. ENGINEERING DATA AND TESTS
i. COMPLETE NOMENCLATURE AND NUMBER OF REPLACEMENT PARTS
D. OPERATING & MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES: INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING, AS APPLICABLE
a. STARTUP PROCEDURES
b. EQUIPMENT OR SYSTEM BREAK-IN PROCEDURES
c. ROUTINE AND NORMAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
d. REGULATION AND CONTROL PROCEDURES
e. INSTRUCTIONS ON STOPPING
f. NORMAL SHUTDOWN INSTRUCTIONS
g. SEASONAL AND WEEKEND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
h. REQUIRED SEQUENCES FOR ELECTRIC AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS
i. SPECIAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PROCEDURES
j. TEST AND INSPECTION INSTRUCTIONS
k. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
l. PRECAUTIONS AGAINST IMPROPER MAINTENANCE
m. DISASSEMBLY; COMPONENT REMOVAL, REPAIR, AND REPLACEMENT; AND REASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS
n. ALIGNING, ADJUSTING, AND CHECKING INSTRUCTIONS
o. DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING VIDEO RECORDING, IF AVAILABLE
E. SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT CONTROLS: DESCRIBE THE SEQUENCE OF OPERATION, AND DIAGRAM
CONTROLS AS INSTALLED
F. PIPED SYSTEMS: DIAGRAM PIPING AS INSTALLED, AND IDENTIFY COLOR CODING WHERE REQUIRED
FOR IDENTIFICATION
G. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE SCHEDULES: TABULATE ACTIONS FOR DAILY, WEEKLY, MONTHLY, QUARTERLY, SEMIANNUAL, AND ANNUAL FREQUENCIES. INCLUDE MANUFACTURERS FORMS FOR
RECORDING MAINTENANCE
H. SPARE PARTS LIST AND SOURCE INFORMATION: INCLUDE LISTS OF REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR
PARTS, WITH PARTS IDENTIFIED AND CROSS-REFERENCED TO MANUFACTURER'S MAINTENANCE
DOCUMENTATION AND LOCAL SOURCES OF MAINTENANCE MATERIALS AND RELATED SERVICES
I. MAINTENANCE SERVICE CONTRACTS: INCLUDE COPIES OF MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS WITH
NAME AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF SERVICE AGENT
J. WARRANTIES AND BONDS: INCLUDE COPIES OF WARRANTIES AND BONDS AND LISTS OF
CIRCUMSTANCES AND CONDITIONS THAT WOULD AFFECT VALIDITY OF WARRANTIES OR BONDS.
INCLUDE PROCEDURES TO FOLLOW AND REQUIRED NOTIFICATIONS FOR WARRANTY CLAIMS
K. DRAWINGS: PREPARE DRAWINGS SUPPLEMENTING MANUFACTURERS' PRINTED DATA TO
ILLUSTRATE THE RELATIONSHIP OF COMPONENT PARTS OF EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS AND TO
ILLUSTRATE CONTROL SEQUENCE AND FLOW DIAGRAMS. COORDINATE THESE DRAWINGS WITH
INFORMATION CONTAINED IN RECORD DRAWINGS TO ENSURE CORRECT ILLUSTRATION OF
COMPLETED INSTALLATION. DO NOT USE ORIGINAL PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS AS PART OF
MAINTENANCE MANUALS.
5. PRODUCT MAINTENANCE MANUALS
A. ASSEMBLE A COMPLETE SET OF MAINTENANCE DATA INDICATING CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF
EACH PRODUCT, MATERIAL, AND FINISH INCORPORATED INTO THE WORK
B. CONTENT: ORGANIZE MANUAL INTO A SEPARATE SECTION FOR EACH PRODUCT, MATERIAL, AND
FINISH. INCLUDE SOURCE INFORMATION, PRODUCT INFORMATION, MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES,
REPAIR MATERIALS AND SOURCES, AND WARRANTIES AND BONDS, AS DESCRIBED BELOW.
C. SOURCE INFORMATION: LIST EACH PRODUCT INCLUDED IN MANUAL, IDENTIFIED BY PRODUCT
NAME AND ARRANGED TO MATCH MANUAL'S TABLE OF CONTENTS. FOR EACH PRODUCT, LIST
NAME, ADDRESS, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF INSTALLER OR SUPPLIER AND MAINTENANCE
SERVICE AGENT, AND CROSS-REFERENCE SPECIFICATION SECTION NUMBER AND TITLE IN PROJECT
MANUAL AND DRAWING OR SCHEDULE DESIGNATION OR IDENTIFIER WHERE APPLICABLE.
D. PRODUCT INFORMATION: INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING, AS APPLICABLE:
a. PRODUCT NAME AND MODEL NUMBER
b. MANUFACTURER'S NAME
c. COLOR, PATTERN, AND TEXTURE
d. MATERIAL AND CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
e. REORDERING INFORMATION FOR SPECIALLY MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS
E. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES: INCLUDE MANUFACTURER'S WRITTEN RECOMMENDATIONS AND
THE FOLLOWING:
a. INSPECTION PROCEDURES
b. TYPES OF CLEANING AGENTS TO BE USED AND METHODS OF CLEANING
c. LIST OF CLEANING AGENTS AND METHODS OF CLEANING DETRIMENTAL TO PRODUCT
d. SCHEDULE OF ROUTINE CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
e. REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
F. REPAIR MATERIALS AND SOURCES: INCLUDE LISTS OF MATERIALS AND LOCAL SOURCES OF
MATERIALS AND RELATED SERVICES
G. WARRANTIES AND BONDS: INCLUDE COPIES OF WARRANTIES AND BONDS AND LISTS OF
CIRCUMSTANCES AND CONDITIONS THAT WOULD AFFECT VALIDITY OF WARRANTIES OR BONDS.
INCLUDE PROCEDURES TO FOLLOW AND REQUIRED NOTIFICATIONS FOR WARRANTY CLAIMS.
PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS
1. RECORD DRAWINGS
A. RECORD PRINTS: MAINTAIN ONE SET OF MARKED-UP PAPER COPIES OF THE CONTRACT
DRAWINGS AND SHOP DRAWINGS, INCORPORATING NEW AND REVISED DRAWINGS AS
MODIFICATIONS ARE ISSUED
a. PREPARATION: MARK RECORD PRINTS TO SHOW THE ACTUAL INSTALLATION, WHERE
INSTALLATION VARIES FROM THAT SHOWN ORIGINALLY. REQUIRE INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY
WHO OBTAINED RECORD DATA, WHETHER INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY IS INSTALLER,
SUBCONTRACTOR, OR SIMILAR ENTITY, TO PROVIDE INFORMATION FOR PREPARATION OF
CORRESPONDING MARKED-UP RECORD PRINTS.
b. CONTENT: TYPES OF ITEMS REQUIRING MARKING INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE
FOLLOWING:
• DIMENSIONAL CHANGES TO DRAWINGS
• REVISIONS TO DETAILS SHOWN ON DRAWINGS
• DEPTHS OF FOUNDATIONS
• LOCATIONS AND DEPTHS OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
• REVISIONS TO ROUTING OF PIPING AND CONDUITS
• REVISIONS TO ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY
• ACTUAL EQUIPMENT LOCATIONS
• DUCT SIZE AND ROUTING
• LOCATIONS OF CONCEALED INTERNAL UTILITIES
• CHANGES MADE BY CHANGE ORDER OR CONSTRUCTION CHANGE DIRECTIVE
• CHANGES MADE FOLLOWING ARCHITECT'S WRITTEN ORDERS
• DETAILS NOT ON THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT DRAWINGS
• FIELD RECORDS FOR VARIABLE AND CONCEALED CONDITIONS
• RECORD INFORMATION ON THE WORK THAT IS SHOWN ONLY SCHEMATICALLY
c. MARK THE CONTRACT DRAWINGS AND SHOP DRAWINGS COMPLETELY AND ACCURATELY.
USE PERSONNEL PROFICIENT AT RECORDING GRAPHIC INFORMATION IN PRODUCTION OF
MARKED-UP RECORD PRINTS.
d. MARK RECORD PRINTS WITH ERASABLE, RED-COLORED PENCIL. USE OTHER COLORS TO
DISTINGUISH BETWEEN CHANGES FOR DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF THE WORK AT THE SAME
LOCATION
B. RECORD DIGITAL DATA FILES: IMMEDIATELY BEFORE INSPECTION FOR CERTIFICATE OF
SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION, REVIEW MARKED-UP RECORD PRINTS WITH ARCHITECT. WHEN
AUTHORIZED, PREPARE A FULL SET OF CORRECTED DIGITAL DATA FILES OF THE CONTRACT
DRAWINGS.
C. FORMAT: IDENTIFY AND DATE EACH RECORD DRAWING; INCLUDE THE DESIGNATION "PROJECT
RECORD DRAWING" IN A PROMINENT LOCATION
2. RECORD PRODUCT DATA
A. RECORDING: MAINTAIN ONE COPY OF EACH SUBMITTAL DURING THE CONSTRUCTION PERIOD
FOR PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENT PURPOSES. POST CHANGES AND REVISIONS TO PROJECT
RECORD DOCUMENTS AS THEY OCCUR; DO NOT WAIT UNTIL END OF PROJECT.
B. PREPARATION: MARK PRODUCT DATA TO INDICATE THE ACTUAL PRODUCT INSTALLATION WHERE
INSTALLATION VARIES SUBSTANTIALLY FROM THAT INDICATED IN PRODUCT DATA SUBMITTAL
C. FORMAT: SUBMIT RECORD PRODUCT DATA AS ANNOTATED PDF ELECTRONIC FILE
3. MISCELLANEOUS RECORD SUBMITTALS
A. ASSEMBLE MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS REQUIRED BY OTHER SPECIFICATIONS SECTIONS FOR
MISCELLANEOUS RECORD KEEPING AND SUBMITTAL IN CONNECTIONS WITH ACTUAL
PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK. BIND OR FILE MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS AND IDENTIFY EACH,
READY FOR CONTINUED USE AND REFERENCE.
4. MAINTENANCE OF RECORD DOCUMENTS: STORE RECORD DOCUMENTS IN THE FIELD OFFICE APART
FROM THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS USED FOR CONSTRUCTION. DO NOT USE PROJECT RECORD
DOCUMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES. MAINTAIN RECORD DOCUMENTS IN GOOD ORDER
AND IN A CLEAN, DRY, LEGIBLE CONDITION, PROTECTED FROM DETERIORATION AND LOSS. PROVIDE ACCESS TO PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS FOR ARCHITECT'S REFERENCE DURING NORMAL WORKING
HOURS.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA
1. CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS
A. SUBMIT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS INDICATED. PROVIDE CONTENT FOR EACH
MANUAL AS SPECIFIED IN INDIVIDUAL SPECIFICATION SECTIONS, AND AS REVIEWED AND
APPROVED AT THE TIME OF SECTION SUBMITTALS. SUBMIT REVIEWED MANUAL CONTENT
FORMATTED AND ORGANIZED AS REQUIRED BY THIS SECTION.
B. FORMAT: SUBMIT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS ON DIGITAL MEDIA ACCEPTABLE
TO ARCHITECT. ENABLE REVIEWER COMMENTS ON DRAFT SUBMITTALS.
a. ALSO PROVIDE ONE HARD COPY IN 3-RING BINDER WITH SECTION TABS
2. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DOCUMENTATION DIRECTORY MANUAL
A. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DOCUMENTATION DIRECTORY: PREPARE A SEPARATE MANUAL
THE PROVIDES AND ORGANIZED REFERENCE TO EMERGENCY, OPERATION, AND
MAINTENANCE MANUALS. LIST ITEMS AND THEIR LOCATION TO FACILITATE READY ACCESS TO
DESIRED INFORMATION
3. EMERGENCY MANUALS
A. EMERGENCY MANUAL: ASSEMBLE A COMPLETE SET OF EMERGENCY INFORMATION INDICATING
PROCEDURES FOR USE BY EMERGENCY PERSONNEL AND BY OWNER'S OPERATING PERSONNEL
FOR TYPES OF EMERGENCIES INDICATED
B. CONTENT: ORGANIZE MANUAL INTO A SEPARATE SECTION FOR EACH OF THE FOLLOWING
a. TYPE OF EMERGENCY
b. EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS
c. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
C. TYPE OF EMERGENCY: WHERE APPLICABLE FOR EACH TYPE OF EMERGENCY INDICATED BELOW, INCLUDE INSTRUCTIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR EACH SYSTEM, SUBSYSTEM, PIECE OF
EQUIPMENT, AND COMPONENT:
a. FIRE
b. FLOOD
c. GAS LEAK
d. WATER LEAK
e. POWER FAILURE
f. WATER OUTAGE
g. SYSTEM, SUBSYSTEM, OR EQUIPMENT FAILURE
h. CHEMICAL RELEASE OR SPILL
D. EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS: DESCRIBE AND EXPLAIN WARNINGS, TROUBLE INDICATIONS,
ERROR MESSAGES, AND SIMILAR CODES AND SIGNALS. INCLUDE RESPONSIBILITIES OF
OWNER'S OPERATING PERSONNEL FOR NOTIFICATION OF INSTALLER, SUPPLIER, AND
MANUFACTURER TO MAINTAIN WARRANTIES
E. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES: INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING, AS APPLICABLE:
a. INSTRUCTIONS ON STOPPING
b. SHUTDOWN INSTRUCTIONS FOR EACH TYPE OF EMERGENCY
c. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONDITIONS OUTSIDE NORMAL OPERATING LIMITS
d. REQUIRED SEQUENCES FOR ELECTRIC OR ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS
e. SPECIAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PROCEDURES
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CONSTRUCTION
DOCUMENTS
OCONEE COUNTY LIBRARY
RENOVATION1925 ELECTRIC AVE
WATKINSVILLE, GA 30677
SPECIFICATIONS
ARCHITECTURAL GENERAL NOTES
CONCRETE NOTES:
1. DESIGN, MATERIALS AND METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION
SHALL COMPLY WITH BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS
FOR REINFORCED CONCRETE & ACI 318 OF THE AMERICAN
CONCRETE INSTITUTE - LATEST EDITION.
2. ULTIMATE DESIGN STRENGTH FOR ALL REINFORCED
CONCRETE SHALL BE 3000 PSI. AT 28 DAYS, UNLESS NOTED
OTHERWISE
3. CONCRETE TO BE POURED IN AMBIENT TEMPERATURES OF
AT LEAST 40° F. IF POURED IN COLDER WEATHER THE
CONCRETE MUST BE PROTECTED FROM FREEZING FOR
A PERIOD OF 14 DAYS
I. KEEP FORMS IN PLACE, COVER TOP AND SIDES OF
FORMS WITH TARPS FOR PROTECTION FROM WIND
FOR A MINIMUM OF 3 DAYS AFTER POUR
II. AFTER FORMS ARE REMOVED, PROVIDE INSULATED
TARPS TO HOLD HEAT AND PROTECT FROM WIND FOR
A PERIOD OF 14 DAYS AFTER POUR
4. CONCRETE AND REINFORCING MATERIALS SHALL CONFORM
TO THE FOLLOWING STANDARDS, LATEST EDITION:
I. PORTLAND CEMENT AS PER ASTM C150-TYPE I
II. CONC AGGREGATES AS PER ASTM C33, 3/4" MAX. SIZE
III. WATER SHALL BE CLEAN AND FREE FROM INJURIOUS
AMOUNTS OF OILS, ACIDS, ALKALIS, SALT, ORGANIC
MATERIALS, AND DELETERIOUS SUBSTANCES
IV. REINFORCING BARS SHALL BE INTERMEDIATE GRADE
NEW BILLET STEEL, DEFORMED AS PER ASTM A615,
GRADE 60; HOOKS AND TIES SHALL CONFORM TO
C.R.S.I. STANDARDS
V. COLD DRAWN WIRE OR WELDED WIRE FABRIC AS PER
ASTM A82-84 AND A185-84
VI. WATERPROOFING AS PER ACI 515.1R-79
5. ALL FOOTINGS AND STRUCTURAL SLABS SHALL BE POURED
ON UNDISTURBED VIRGIN SOIL HAVING A MINIMUM BEARING
CAPACITY OF TWO TONS PER SQ. FT.
6. THE CONCRETE CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE IN
SETTING ALL ANCHOR BOLTS, INSERTS, SLEEVES, ETC.
AS REQUIRED BY OTHER TRADES
7. LEGS OF REBAR ACCESSORIES SHALL BE PLASTIC-TIPPED;
ALL SNAP TIES AND WALL PENETRATIONS SHALL BE CUT
BACK AND GROUTED SO AS TO PRECLUDE ANY CORROSION
8. ADMIXTURES CONTAINING CHLORIDES SHALL BE PROHIBITED
9. ALL REINFORCEMENT SHALL BE TIED IN PLACE BEFORE
CONCRETE IS POURED. ALL REINFORCEMENT AND FABRIC
FOR CONCRETE POURED ON GROUND SHALL BE
SUPPORTED ON PRECAST BRICKS OR APPROVED CHAIRS
10. ALL REINFORCING BARS SHALL BE CONTINUOUS EXCEPT
AS NOTED, LAPPED 40 DIAMETERS MIN. PER ACI 318,
CLASS "C", , BENT AROUND CORNERS AND HOOKED AT
NON-CONTINUOUS ENDS. FOR FRAMED SLABS, LAP TOP
BARS AT MID SPAN BETWEEN SUPPORTS AND BOTTOM BARS
AT SUPPORTS, REVERSE FOR FOUNDATION MATS; STAGGER
SPLICES AND OFFSET SPLICES OF BARS AT OPPOSITE FACES
11. ALL SLAB-ON-GRADE THICKNESSES SHOWN ARE MINIMUM
THICKNESSES TO BE USED; INCREASE AS REQUIRED FOR
DRAINAGE PITCH
12. EXCEPT AS NOTED, ALL POUR STOPS SHALL BE TREATED AS
CONSTRUCTION JOINTS AND SHALL HAVE KEYS AND
CONTINUOUS REBAR; WALL SECTIONS SHALL BE PLACED
ALTERNATELY WITH A MINIMUM OF 24 HOURS BETWEEN
ADJACENT POURS
13. FOR CONCRETE WALLS, VERTICAL CONSTRUCTION JOINTS
SHALL BE LOCATED AT MAXIMUM SPACING OF 40 FT.,
AT LEAST 4 FT. FROM ANY SUPPORTING OR INTERSECTING
WALL OR BUTTRESS, OR ANY WALL OPENING
14. HORIZONTAL CONSTRUCTION JOINTS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED
EXCEPT WHERE NOTED ON PLANS OR SHOWN AND ACCEPTED
ON SHOP DRAWINGS
15. FREE WATER ON THE SLAB SURFACE DURING FINISHING OPERATIONS IS
PROHIBITED. SOFT CUT CONTRACTION JOINTS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE -
GENERALLY WITHIN 6 HOURS AFTER FINISHING.
16. PROTECT AND CURE ALL CONCRETE SURFACES. BEGIN CURING WALLS
IMMEDIATELY AFTER STRIPPING FORMS AND FLATWORK IMMEDIATELY
AFTER FINISHING.
PAINT NOTES:
1. PAINTING SCOPE:
I. INTERIOR: ALL GWB WALLS AND CLGS, WOOD CASINGS
AND BASEBOARDS, PAINT-GRADE DOORS AND FRAMES,
AND WINDOW INTERIORS SHALL BE PREPPED AND
PAINTED PER THESE NOTES
II. EXTERIOR: ALL EXTERIOR SIDING, TRIM, DOORS, BRICK,
AND PORCHES SHALL BE PREPPED AND PAINTED PER THESE
NOTES
2. MATERIALS:
I. INTERIOR PAINTS:
A. SHERWIN WILLIAM LOW-VOC LATEX SUPERPAINT OR
SIMILAR TO BE APPROVED BY ARCHITECT
B. SHEENS:
CEILINGS - FLAT
TYPICAL WALLS - FLAT
BATHROOM WALLS - EGGSHELL
WOOD SUBSTRATE - SEMI-GLOSS
II. EXTERIOR PAINTS:
A. SIDING AND TRIM - SHERWIN WILLIAMS DURATION
OR SIMILAR TO BE APPROVED BY ARCHITECT
B. SHEENS:
TRIM & SIDING - SATIN
EXTERIOR DOORS - GLOSS
C. MASONRY PAINT - ROMABIO MASONRY FLAT
MATCHED TO CUSTOM COLOR TO BE SELECTED BY
OWNER AND ARCHITECT.
III. VERIFY COMPATIBILITY WITH PRODUCTS PRIOR TO
APPLICATION. PROVIDE MFR'S BEST QUALITY COATING
FOR TYPES SPECIFIED
III. OBTAIN FILLERS, PRIMERS, AND UNDER-COATINGS FOR
EACH COATING SYSTEM FROM SAME MANUFACTURER
IV. ALL COLOR SELECTIONS TO BE COORDINATED WITH
OWNER AND ARCHITECT
3. EXECUTION:
I. PREPARATION OF SURFACES TO BE PAINTED:
A. INSPECT THAT ALL SURFACES TO BE PAINTED ARE
DRY AND IN SOUND CONDITION
B. REMOVE ALL SURFACE CONTAMINATION SUCH AS
OIL, GREASE, LOOSE PAINT, DIRT, RUST, MOLD,
MILDEW, MORTAR, SEALERS, ETC. FROM SURFACES
TO BE PAINTED. GLOSSY SURFACES MUST
BE CLEAN AND DULL PRIOR TO PAINTING. SPOT
PRIME BARE AREAS WITH A COMPATIBLE PRIMER.
C. FOR PAINTED GWB SURFACES, ALL NAIL/SCREW
HEADS MUST BE SET AND SPACKLED. JOINTS MUST
BE TAPED WITH JOINT COMPOUND APPLIED PER
GWB SPECS. REMOVE ALL DUST FROM GWB
SURFACES PRIOR TO PAINTING
D. ALL WOOD SURFACES TO BE PAINTED SHALL BE
CLEAN AND DRY. ALL KNOTS AND PITCH STREAKS
MUST BE SCRAPED, SANDED, AND SPOT-PRIMED
WITH A COMPATIBLE STAIN-BLOCKING PRIMER
PRIOR TO FULL PRIMING. PATCH ALL NAIL HOLES AND
IMPERFECTIONS WITH WOOD FILLER OR PUTTY AND
SAND SMOOTH. SEALANT SHALL BE APPLIED ONLY
AFTER PRIMING
E. REMOVE ALL EXISTING NON-PAINTABLE SEALANT
FROM FINISH SURFACES
II. REMOVAL OF DAMAGED, LOOSE, OR FLAKING PAINT:
A. HAND SCRAPE ALL LOOSE PAINT TO PREPARE
PAINTED FINISH SURFACES FOR PRIMER COAT;
LIGHTLY SAND SURFACES TO REMOVE LOOSE DIRT
AND MILDEW. VACUUM LOOSE DEBRIS AND FINE
PARTICLES FROM SURFACES TO BE PAINTED PRIOR TO
PRIMING. COLLECT AND REMOVE ALL PAINT DUST,
SCRAPINGS AND OTHER DEBRIS GENERATED BY
PAINT SCRAPING WORK AND DISPOSE OF IN
ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LAWS AND REGULATIONS
OF THE AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION
III. AFTER SURFACE PREPARATION PER THESE GUIDELINES,
APPLY PRIMER AND FINISH PAINT PER PAINT AND
COATING SCHEDULE
A. EXTERIOR PAINTING SHALL NOT BE PERFORMED
IMMEDIATELY AFTER RAIN, DURING FOGGY
WEATHER, WHEN RAIN IS PREDICTED, OR WHEN THE
TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 50°F, UNLESS THE COATING
USED IS RATED FOR LOW-TEMPERATURE APPLICATION
B. DO NOT PAINT CONCEALED SURFACES; DO NOT
PAINT PREFINISHED ITEMS (UNLESS INDICATED),
OPERATING PARTS, LABELS, AND ANY MATERIALS
OBVIOUSLY INTENDED TO BE LEFT EXPOSED
C. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROTECT ALL PAINTED
SURFACES FROM DAMAGE AND DUST FOR THE
DURATION OF THE PROJECT; CLEAN PAINTED
SURFACES AT THE COMPLETION OF THE WORK
D. PROVIDE TO OWNER ONE-GALLON CONTAINER,
LABELED AND SEALED, OF EACH COLOR AND TYPE
OF FINISH COAT
IV. PRIMING/PAINTING OF EXTERIOR SIDING/TRIM:
A. APPLY ONE COAT STAIN-BLOCKING ALKYD-OIL OR
ACRYLIC LATEX PRIMER TO ALL SIDES OF UNPRIMED
MOLDINGS AND TRIM BOARDS PRIOR TO
INSTALLATION
B. CAULK ALL JOINTS BETWEEN BOARDS AND
ADJACENT TRIM WITH PAINTABLE SILICONE SEALANT
C. FINISH PAINT ALL EXTERIOR SURFACES WITH 2
COATS, MIN. 100% LATEX ACRYLIC PAINT
D. PAINT COLORS TO BE DETERMINED
COLD-FORMED METAL FRAMING:
1. UNLESS MORE STRINGENT REQUIREMENTS ARE INDICATED, COLD-FORMED
METAL FRAMING SHALL COMPLY WITH AISI S100, AISI S200 AND THE
FOLLOWING:
A. WALL STUDS: AISI S211
B. HEADERS: AISI S212
C. LATERAL DESIGN: AISI S213
2. DELEGATED DESIGN: ENGAGE A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER,
LICENSED IN THE STATE IN WHICH THE PROJECT IS LOCATED TO DESIGN
COLD-FORMED STEEL FRAMING SYSTEM TO MEET THE PROJECT
REQUIREMENTS
A. DESIGN LOADS AS INDICATED ON DRAWINGS AND AS REQUIRED BY
APPLICABLE CODES
B. DEFLECTION LIMITS:
a. INTERIOR NON-LOAD-BEARING FRAMING - HORIZONTAL
DEFLECTION OF 1/360TH OF THE WALL HEIGHT UNDER A
HORIZONTAL LOAD OF 5 LBF/SQ FT (239 PA).
3. COLD-FORMED METAL FRAMING:
A. STEEL SHEET MATERIALS SHALL CONFORM TO ASTM A1003/A1003M,
STRUCTURAL GRADE, TYPE H, METALLIC COATED, GRADE AS REQUIRED
BY STRUCTURAL PERFORMANCE, G60 (Z180) OR G90 (Z275) COATING
B. STEEL STUDS TO BE MANUFACTURER'S STANDARD C-SHAPED STEEL
STUDS, WEB DEPTHS AS INDICATED, PUNCH, WITH STIFFENED
FLANGES. GAGE AS INDICATED BY DELEGATED DESIGN
REQUIREMENTS, 18 GAGE MINIMUM. FLANGE WIDHT AS INDICATED
ON DRAWINGS OR AS INDICATED BY DELEGATED DESIGN
REQUIREMENTS
C. VERTICAL DEFLECTION CLIPS TO BE MANUFACTURER'S STANDARD
BYPASS OR HEAD CLIPS
D. SINGLE DEFLECTION TRACK TO BE MANUFACTURER'S SINGLE, DEEP
LEG, U-SHAPED STEEL TRACK, GAGE AS INDICATED BY DELEGATED
DESIGN REQUIREMENTS, 18 GAGE MINIMUM
4. PROVIDE FRAMING ACCESSORIES OF MANUFACTURER'S STANDARD
THICKNESS AND CONFIGURATION. FABRICATE FROM ASTM
A1003/A1003M, STRUCTURAL GRADE, TYPE H, METALLIC COATED STEEL
SHEET, OF SAME GRADE AND COATING DESIGNATION USED FOR FRAMING
MEMBERS.
5. FABRICATION
A. FABRICATE COLD-FORMED METAL FRAMING AND ACCESSORIES
PLUMB, SQUARE, AND TRUE TO LINE, AND WITH CONNECTIONS
SECURELY FASTENED, ACCORDING TO REFERENCED AISI'S
SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS, MANUFACTURER'S WRITTEN
INSTRUCITON, AND REQUIREMENTS IN THESE NOTES
1. FABRICATE FRAMING ASSEMBLIES USING JIGS OR TEMPLATES
2. CUT FRAMING MEMBERS BY SAWING OR SHEARING; DO NOT
TORCH CUT
3. FASTEN COLD-FORMED METAL FRAMING MEMBERS BY WELDING,
SCREW FASTENING, CLINCH FASTENING, PNEUMATIC PIN
FASTENING, OR RIVETING AS STANDARD WITH FABRICATIOR.
WIRE TYING OF FRAMING MEMBERS IS NOT PERMITTED.
4. FASTEN OTHER MATERIALS TO COLD-FORMED METAL FRAMING
BY WELDING, BOLTING, PNEUMATIC PIN FASTENING, OR SCREW
FASTENING, ACCORDING TO SHOP DRAWINGS
B. RENIFORCE, STIFFEN, AND BRACE FRAMING ASSEMBLIES TO
WITHSTAND HANDLING, DELIVERY, AND ERECTION STRESSES. LIFT
FABRICATED ASSEMBLIES BY MEANS THAT PREVENT DAMAGE OR
PERMANENT DISTORTION.
C. TOLERANCES: FABRICATE ASSEMBLIES LEVEL, PLUMB, AND TRUE TO
LINE TO A MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE VARIATION OF 1/8" IN 10 FEET
(1:960) AND AS FOLLOWS:
1. SPACE INDIVIDUAL FRAMING MEMBER NO MORE THAN PLUS OR
MINUS 1/8" FROM PLAN LOCATION. CUMULATIVE ERROR SHALL
NOT EXCEED MINIMUM FASTENING REQUIREMENTS OF
SHEATHING OR OTHER FINISHING MATERIALS
2. SQUARENESS: FABRICATE EACH COLD-FORMED METAL FRAMING
ASSEMBLY TO A MAXIMUM OUT-OF-SQUARE TOLERANCE OF
1/8"
6. WALL SHEATHING: REFER TO GYPSUM BOARD ASSEMBLIES NOTES
COLD-FORMED METAL FRAMING CONTINUED:
7. ACCESSORY MATERIALS:
A. GALVANIZING REPAIR PAINT: ASTM A780/A780M
B. CEMENT GROUT: PORTLAND CEMENT, ASTM C150/C150M, TYPE I
AND CLEAN, NATURAL SAND, ASTM C404. MIX AT RATIO OF 1 PART
CEMENT TO 2-1/2 PARTS SAND, BY VOLUME, WITH MINIMUM WATER
REQUIRED FOR PLACEMENT AND HYDRATION
C. NONMETALLIC, NONSHRINK GROUT: FACTORY-PACKAGED,
NONMETALLIC, NONCORROSIVE, NONSTAINING GROUT,
COMPLYING WITH ASTM C1107/C1107M, AND WITH A FLUID
CONSISTENCY AND 30-MINUTE WORKING TIME
D. SHIMS: LOAD-BEARING, HIGH-DENSITY, MULTIMONOMER,
NONLEACHING PLASTIC; OR COLD-FORMED STEEL OF SAME GRADE
AND METALLIC COATING AS FRAMING MEMBERS SUPPORTED BY
SHIMS.
E. GROMMETS: PROVIDE PROTECTIVE GROMMETS RECOMMENDED BY
METAL FRAMING MANUFACTURER FOR ELECTRICAL WIRE AND
PLUMBING PIPE PASSAGE THROUGH METAL FRAMING MEMBERS.
F. TRACK SEALER GASKETS: CLOSED-CELL NEOPRENE FOAM, 1/4 INCH
THICK, SELECTED FROM MANUFACTURER'S STANDARD WIDTHS TO
MATCH WIDTH OF BOTTOM TRACK OR RIM TRACK MEMBERS AS
REQUIRED
8. EXAMINATION:
A. EXAMINE SUBSTRATES, AREAS, CONDITIONS, AND ABUTTING
STRUCTURAL FRAMING FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS FOR
INSTALLATION TOLERANCES AND OTHER CONDITIONS AFFECTING
PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK.
B. PROCEED WITH INSTALLATION ONLY AFTER UNSATISFACTORY
CONDITIONS HAVE BEEN CORRECTED
9. PREPARATION:
A. BEFORE SPRAYED FIRE-RESISTIVE MATERIALS ARE APPLIED, ATTACH
CONTINUOUS ANGLES, SUPPLEMENTARY FRAMING, OR TRACKS TO
STRUCTURAL MEMBERS INDICATED TO RECEIVE SPRAYED FIRE-RESISTIVE
MATERIALS
B. AFTER APPLYING SPRAYED FIRE-RESISTIVE MATERIALS, REMOVE ONLY
AS MUCH OF THESE MATERIALS AS NEEDED TO COMPLETE
INSTALLATION OF COLD-FORMED FRAMING WITHOUT REDUCING
THICKNESS OF FIRE-RESISTIVE MATERIALS BELOW THAT REQUIRED TO
OBTAIN FIRE-RESISTANCE RATINGS INDICATED. PROTECT REMAINING
FIRE-RESISTIVE MATERIALS FROM DAMAGE.
C. INSTALL LOAD-BEARING SHIMS OR GROUT BETWEEN THE UNDERSIDE
OF LOAD-BEARING WALL BOTTOM TRACK AND THE TOP OF
FOUNDATION WALL OR SLAB AT LOCATIONS WITH A GAP LARGER
THAN 1/4" (6MM) TO ENSURE A UNIFORM BEARING SURFACE ON
SUPPORTING CONCRETE OR MASONRY CONSTRUCTION.
D. INSTALL SEALER GASKETS AT THE UNDERSIDE OF WALL BOTTOM TRACK
OR RIM TRACK AND AT THE TOP OF FOUNDATION WALL OR SLAB AT
STUD OR JOIST LOCATIONS
10. FOR WOOD JOISTS SPANS UP TO 14 FEET, PROVIDE A
SINGLE ROW OF FULL DEPTH BLOCKING BETWEEN JOISTS
AT MIDSPAN
11. INSTALLATION, GENERAL
A. COLD-FORMED STEEL FRAMING MAY BE SHOP OR FIELD FABRICATED
FOR INSTALLATION, OR IT MAY BE FIELD ASSEMBLED
B. INSTALL COLD-FORMED STEEL FRAMING ACCORDING TO AISI S200,
AISI S202, AND MANUFACTURER'S WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS UNLESS
MORE STRINGENT REQUIREMENTS ARE INDICATED
C. INSTALL SHOP- OR FIELD-FABRICATED, COLD-FORMED FRAMING AND
SECURELY ANCHOR TO SUPPORTING STRUCTURE
1. SCREW, BOLT, OR WELD WALL PANELS AT HORIZONTAL AND
VERTICAL JUNCTURES TO PRODUCE FLUSH, EVEN, TRUE-TO-LINE
JOINTS WITH MAXIMUM VARIATION IN PLANE AND TRUE
POSITION BETWEEN FABRICATED PANELS NOT EXCEEDING
1/16" (1.6 MM).
D. INSTALL FRAMING MEMBERS IN ONE-PIECE LENGTHS UNLESS SPLICE
CONNECTIONS ARE INDICATED FOR TRACK OR TENSION MEMBERS
E. INSTALL TEMPORARY BRACING AND SUPPORTS TO SECURE FRAMING
AND SUPPORT LOADS EQUAL TO THOSE FOR WHICH STRUCTURE WAS
DESIGNED. MAINTAIN BRACES AND SUPPORTS IN PLACE,
UNDISTURBED, UNTIL ENTIRE INTEGRATED SUPPORTING STRUCTURE
HAS BEEN COMPLETED AND PERMANENT CONNECTIONS TO
FRAMING ARE SECURED.
F. DO NOT BRIDGE BUILDING EXPANSION JOINTS WITH COLD-FORMED
METAL FRAMING. INDEPENDENTLY FRAME BOTH SIDES OF JOINT
G. INSTALL INSULATION IN FRAMING ASSEMBLY MEMBERS, SUCH AS
HEADERS, SILL, BOXED JOISTS, AND MULTIPLE STUDS AT OPENINGS,
THAT ARE INACCESSIBLE ON COMPLETION OF FRAMING WORK
H. FASTEN HOLE-REINFORCING PLATE OVER WEB-PENETRATIONS THAT
EXCEED SIZE OF MANUFACTURER'S APPROVED OR STANDARD
PUNCHED OPENINGS.
J. SHEAR WALLS: WHERE INDICATED AS "SHEAR WALLS" FOR FRAME
STABILITY AND LATERAL LOAD RESISTANCE, POSITION ADDITIONAL
STUDS TO RESIST VERTICAL LOADS AS INDICATED BY DELEGATED
DESIGN
K. CUTTING:
1. CUTTING FOR UTILITIES: DO NOT REMOVE, NOTCH, CUT, OR
RELOCATE LOAD-BEARING STUDS OR OTHER STRUCTURAL
MEMBERS FOR UTILITY INSTALLATION OR OTHER CAUSE WITHOUT
PRIOR APPROVAL OF ARCHITECT
2. CUT-OUTS: MINIMIZE CUT-OUTS FOR UTILITIES AND BRIDGING.
LOCATE CUT-OUTS NEAR BOTTOM, BUT NOT LESS THAN 12"
FROM BOTTOM TRACK. NO CUT-OUTS ALLOWED AT MID-POINTS
OR TIE POINTS
3. PERFORM CUTTING WITH A POWER-DRIVEN SAW WITH AN
ABRASIVE BLADE. NO HAND CUTTING WILL BE PERMITTED. CUTS
SHALL BE CLEAN, ACCURATE, AND TRUE-TO-LINE
L. ATTACHMENT: SECURE ABUTTING AND INTERSECTING MEMBERS
USING METHODS INDICATED BY DELEGATED DESIGN. WHERE NOT
INDICATED, THE FOLLOWING SHALL APPLY
1. SECURE 18 GAGE AND LIGHTER MEMBERS USING SCREWS.
SECURE 16 GAGE AND HEAVIER BY WELDING.
a. SCREWS SHALL COMPLY WITH MANUFACTURER'S PRODUCT
DATA AND ASTM C954 FOR MINIMUM SPACING AND
EDGE DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS AND FOR TORQUE
REQUIREMENTS. SCREW PENETRATION THROUGH JOINED
MATERIALS SHALL BE MINIMUM OF THREE EXPOSED SCREW
THREADS
b. WELDING: WELDS SHALL DEVELOP 1,000 PSI MINIMUM
STRENGTH TO STRUCTURAL FRAMING, 500 PSI MINIMUM
STRENGTH TO OTHER COLD-FORMED METAL FRAMING
COMPONENTS; COMPLY WITH AWS METHODS AND
REQUIREMENTS. WELD ONLY 16 GAUGE AND HEAVIER
MEMBERS DIRECTLY TO STRUCTURAL FRAMING; WELD 18
GAUGE AND LIGHTER MEMBERS TO 16 GAUGE OR HEAVIER
CLIPS, THEN WELD CLIPS TO STRUCTURAL FRAMING
c. WELD TO ADJACENT STEEL CONSTRUCTION
WHENEVER POSSIBLE
d. SCREW OR BOLT TO DISSIMILAR CONSTRUCTION AND
WHERE WELDING IS NOT POSSIBLE OR FEASIBLE
12. INSTALLATION, INTERIOR NON-LOAD BEARING WALL
A. INSTALL CONTINUOUS TRACKS SIZED TO MATCH STUDS. ALIGN
TRACKS ACCURATELY AND SECURELY ANCHOR TO SUPPORTING
STRUCTURE
B. FASTEN BOTH FLANGES OF STUDS TO TOP AND BOTTOM TRACK
UNLESS OTHERWISED INDICATED. SPACE STUDS AS INDICATED ON
DRAWINGS
C. SET STUDS PLUMB, EXCEPT AS NEEDED FOR DIAGONAL BRACING OR
REQUIRED FOR NON-PLUMB WALLS OR WARPED SURFACES AND
SIMILAR REQUIREMENTS
D. ISOLATE NON-LOAD-BEARING STEEL FRAMING FROM BUILDING
STRUCTURE TO PREVENT TRANSFER OF VERTICAL LOADS WHILE
PROVIDING LATERAL SUPPORT
1. INSTALL SINGLE DEEP-LEG DEFLECTION TRACKS AND ANCHOR
TO BUILDING STRUCTURE
2. CONNECT VERTICAL DEFLECTION CLIPS TO STUDS AND ANCHOR
TO BUILDING STRUCTURE
3. CONNECT DRIFT CLIPS TO COLD-FORMED METAL FRAMING AND
ANCHOR TO BUILDING STRUCTURE
E. INSTALL HORIZONTAL BRIDGING IN WALL STUDS, SPACED VERTICALLY
IN ROWS INDICATED ON SHOP DRAWINGS BUT NOT MORE THAN
48" APART. FASTEN AT EACH STUD INTERSECTION
1. CHANNEL BRIDGING: COLD-ROLLED STEEL CHANNEL, WELDED
OR MECHANICALLY FASTENED TO WEBS OF PUNCHED STUDS
2. STRAP BRIDGING: COMBINATION OF FLAT, TAUT, STEEL SHEET
STRAPS OF WIDTH AND THICKNESS INDICATED AND STUD-TRACK
SOLID BLOCKING OF WIDTH AND THICKNESS TO MATCH STUDS.
FASTEN FLAT STRAPS TO STUD FLANGES AND SECURE SOLID
BLOCKING TO STUD WEBS OR FLANGES.
3. BAR BRIDGING: PROPRIETARY BRIDGING BARS INSTALLED
ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURER'S WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS
F. TOP BRIDGING FOR SINGLE DEFLECTION TRACK: INSTALL ROW OF
HORIZONTAL BRIDGING WITHIN 12" (305 MM) OF SINGLE
DEFLECTION TRACK. INSTALL A COMBINATION OF BRIDGING AND
STUD OR STUD-TRACK SOLID BLOCKING OF WIDTH AND THICKNESS
MATCHING STUDS, SECURED TO STUD WEBS OR FLANGES.
G. INSTALL MISCELLANEOUS FRAMING AND CONNECTIONS, INCLUDING
STUD KICKERS, WEB STIFFENERS, CLIP ANGLES, CONTINUOUS
ANGLES, ANCHORS, AND FASTENERS TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE AND
STABLE WALL FRAMING SYSTEM
GYPSUM BOARD ASSEMBLIES:
1. DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. DELIVER MATERIALS IN MANUFACTURER'S ORIGINAL CONTAINERS,
DRY AND UNDAMAGED, WITH SEALS AND LABELS INTACT
B. STORE MATERIALS INSIDE UNDER COVER AND KEEP THEM DRY AND
PROTECTED AGAINST WEATHER, CONDENSATION, DIRECT SUNLIGHT,
CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC, AND OTHER POTENTIAL CAUSES OF
DAMAGE. STACK PANELS FLAT AND SUPPORTED ON RISERS ON A FLAT
PLATFORM TO PREVENT SAGGING
C. COMPLY WITH RECOMMENDATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS OF
MATERIAL MANUFACTURER
2. FIELD CONDITIONS
A. ENVIRONMENTAL LIMITATIONS: COMPLY WITH ASTM C840
REQUIREMENTS OR GYPSUM BOARD MANUFACTURER'S WRITTEN
INSTRUCTIONS, WHICHEVER ARE MORE STRINGENT
B. DO NO INSTALL PAPER-FACED GYPSUM PANELS UNTIL INSTALLATION
AREAS ARE ENCLOSED AND CONDITIONED
C. DO NOT INSTALL PANELS THAT ARE WET, MOISTURE-DAMAGED,
AND/OR MOLD-DAMAGED
3. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. STC RATED ASSEMBLIES: FOR STC-RATED ASSEMBLIES, PROVIDE
MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION IDENTICAL TO THOSE TESTED IN
ASSEMBLY INDICATED ACCORDING TO ASTM E90 AND CLASSIFIED
ACCORDING TO ASTM E413 BY AND INDEPENDENT TESTING AGENCY
4. BOARD MATERIALS
A. GYPSUM BOARD: TYPICAL INTERIOR WALL AND CEILING APPLICATIONS
1. PAPER-FACED BOARD
2. 5/8" THICK, TAPERED EDGES
3. TYPE C OR TYPE X WHERE REQUIRED BY FIRE RATING, STC-
RATING, OR OTHERWISE INDICATED
4. RESISTANT TO MOLD GROW, TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
ASTM D3273, SCORE OF 10
ACOUSTICAL AND SOUND CONTROL ACCESSORIES:
1. SOUND-ATTENUATION BATT INSULATION
A. FIBERGLASS BATTS AND BLANKETS FOR SOUND ATTENUATION:
ASTM C665, TYPE I (WITHOUT FACING) FIBERGLASS INSULATION
1. THICKNESS: PROVIDE 6-INCH SOUND BATTS IN 6-INCH STUD
WALLS; PROVIDE 3-1/2 INCH SOUND BATTS IN 3-5/8 INCH STUD
WALLS
2. UNFACED FIBERGLASS BATTS FOR FRICTION FIT OR
STAPLED/SUPPORTED INSTALLATION BETWEEN STUDS,
COMPLYING WITH ASTM C665, TYPE 1
3. SURFACE BURNING CHARACTERISTICS: MAXIMUM 25 FLAME
SPREAD AND 50 SMOKE DEVELOPMENT WHEN TESTED
ACCORDING TO ASTM E84
4. FORMALDEHYDE FREE
5. ASSEMBLY STC AS INDICATED ON DRAWINGS
B. MINERAL WOOL BATTS AND BLANKETS FOR SOUND ATTENUATION
ASTM C553, TYPE I THROUGH IV (UNFACED)
1. THICKNESS: PROVIDE 6-INCH SOUND BATTS IN 6-INCH STUD
WALLS; PROVIDE 3-1/2 INCH SOUND BATTS IN 3-5/8 INCH STUD
WALLS
2. PAPERLESS, UNFACED, SEMI-RIGID MINERAL WOOL FIBER
BATT/BLANKET
3. SURFACE BURNING CHARACTERISTICS: MAXIMUM 0 FLAME
SPREAD AND 0 SMOKE DEVELOPMENT WHEN TESTED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH ASTM E84
4. FORMALDEHYDE FREE
5. ASSEMBLY STC AS INDICATED ON DRAWINGS
2. ACOUSTICAL SEALANT FOR PERMANENTLY EXPOSED JOINTS: PAINTABLE
A. PROVIDE ACOUSTICAL JOINT-SEALANT PRODUCTS TESTED
ACCORDING TO ASTM E90
B. MANUFACTURER'S STANDARD PAINTABLE, SINGLE COMPONENT,
NONSAG, NONSTAINING, NONMIGRATING, LATEX BASED
ACOUSTICAL SEALANT
C. MEETS OR EXCEEDS SPECIFICATIONS: UL 1479, UL 2079, ASTM E834,
ASTM C919, ASTM E84, ASTM E90, FLAME SPREAD - 5, SMOKE
DEVELOPED - 5
3. ACOUSTICAL SEALANT FOR PERMANENTLY CONCEALED JOINTS: NON-
PAINTABLE
A. PROVIDE ACOUSTICAL JOINT-SEALANT PRODUCTS TESTED ACCORDING
TO ASTM E90
B. MANUFACTURER'S STANDARD NONSAG, NONDRYING,
NONHARDENING, NONSKINNING, NONSTAINING, GUNNABLE
ACOUSTIC SEALANT
C. MEETS OR EXCEEDS SPECIFICATIONS: UL 1479, UL 2079, ASTM E834,
ASTM C919, ASTM E84, ASTM E90, FLAME SPREAD - 5, SMOKE
DEVELOPED - 5
SUBMITTALS REQUIRED
DIVISION 03
• CONCRETE SLAB:
1. CONCRETE MIX PRODUCT DATA
2. SHOP DRAWINGS
A. EXTENTS, CONTROL JOINT LAOUT, REBAR, PERIMETER DETAILS
DIVISION 06
• ARCHITECTURAL MILLWORK AND CABINETS:
1. SHOP DRAWINGS
DIVISION 08
• DOORS AND DOOR HARDWARE:
1. PRODUCT DATA
2. SCHEDULES
• INTERIOR STOREFRONT
1. PRODUCT DATA
2. SHOP DRAWINGS
DIVISION 09
• GYPSUM BOARD:
1. PRODUCT DATA
• SUSPENDED CEILING SYSTEMS
1. PRODUCT DATA
2. SAMPLES
3. SHOP DRAWINGS
• CARPET AND LVT
1. PRODUCT DATA
2. SAMPLES
3. SHOP DRAWINGS
• ACOUSTIC CLOUDS - SUSPENDED DECORATIVE CEILING ELEMENT
1. PRODUCT DATA
2. SAMPLES
3. SHOP DRAWINGS
DIVISION 21
• SPRINKLER SYSTEM
1. PRODUCT DATA
2. SHOP DRAWINGS
DIVISION 23
*ALSO REFER TO MECHANICAL DRAWINGS FOR ANY ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• HVAC EQUIPMENT:
1. PRODUCT DATA
• GRILLS AND DIFFUSERS:
1. PRODUCT DATA
DIVISION 26
*ALSO REFER TO MECHANICAL DRAWINGS FOR ANY ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• LIGHT FIXTURES, EXIT SIGNS, AND CONTROLS:
1. PRODUCT DATA
2. SHOP DRAWINGS
• POWER DEVICES
1. PRODUCT DATA
2. SHOP DRAWINGS
DIVISION 28
• FIRE ALARM
1. PRODUCT DATA
2. SHOP DRAWINGS
GENERAL NOTES
1. REFER TO PARTITION TYPE SHEET(S) FOR FIRE RATED PARTITION
CONSTRUCTION.
4. WALL PROJECTION OF SEMI-RECESSED FIRE EXTINGUISHER
CABINETS SHALL PROTRUDE NO MORE THAN 4".
LEGEND
30 MINUTE FIRE BARRIER
AREA FUNCTION
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION
OCCUPANT LOAD FACTOR
TOTAL OCCUPANT LOAD
STORAGE
S
1:300
1:15 NET
OCCUPANT LOAD FACTOR LEGEND
AREA IN SQUARE FEET1500 SF
REQ NUMBER OF OCCUPANTS
DOOR
240 MAX NUMBER OF OCCUPANTS
EXIT TYPE
TRAVEL DISTANCE
1:100 GROSS
1:300 GROSS
FE-1 SURFACE MOUNT FIRE EXTINGUISHER
SEMI-RECESSED FIRE EXTINGUISHERFE-2
1:50 NET
1 HOUR FIRE BARRIER
1:200 GROSS
OCCUPANY LOAD FACTORS
LIBRARY READING ROOM - 1:50 NET
LIBRARY STACKS - 1:100 GROSS
BUSINESS USE (OFFICES) - 1:150 GROSS
ASSEMBLY
LESS CONCENTRATED1:15 NET
CONCENTRATED 1:7 NET
COLLABORATION SPACES
<450 SF 1:30 GROSS
≥450 SF 1:15 GROSS
STORAGE USE 1:500 GROSS SHADED AREAS ARE EXISTING TO REMAIN
WITH NO CHANGE OF USE
132' - 9"
30 sec
114' - 10"
26 sec
196' - 2"
45 sec
461 SF
STACKS
ASSEMBLY
1:100
4.61
682 SF
TEEN
ASSEMBLY
SEATS
30.00
893 SF
CHILDREN'S
ASSEMBLY
1:15
59.53
984 SF
READ RM
ASSEMBLY
1:50
19.68
67 SF
MECH
A-3
1:500
0.13
167 SF
MECH/STOR
ACCESSORY
1:500
0.33
61 SF
NURSING
A-3
1:50
1.22
1593 SF
STORAGE
ACCESSORY
1:500
3.19
AREA IS BEING
RECONFIGURED WITH NO
CHANGE OF USE
951 SF
EXG-STOR
ACCESSORY
1:500
1.90
2449 SF
STACKS
ASSEMBLY
1:100
24.49
228 SF
WORKRM
BUSINESS
1:150
1.52
7843 SF
STACKS
ASSEMBLY
1:100
78.43
112 SF
MECH
ACCESSORY
1:500
0.22
720 SF
READ RM
ASSEMBLY
1:50
14.40
1245 SF
OFFICE
BUSINESS
1:150
8.30
1892 SF
MEETING
ASSEMBLY
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