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Kika De La Garza Land Port of Entry Pharr, Texas Kahua #350

SECTION 01 42 00 GENERAL REFERENCES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 DEFINITIONS

A. Agreement: The Agreement forms part of the Contract between the parties.

B. "Building Manager" is the Government employee responsible for the administration, operation and maintenance of the building.

C. Contract: see Agreement.

D. "Cutting" refers to removal of material by cutting, sawing, drilling, breaking, chipping, grinding, excavating and similar operations.

E. "Furnish" means to supply and deliver to the Project site, ready for unloading, unpacking, assembling, installation and similar operations.

F. “General Terms and Conditions" are defined by the Agreement.

G. “Government" refers to the General Service Administration, Public Buildings Service (GSA PBS).

H. "Indicated" refers to graphic representations, notes or schedules on the Drawings, or to requirements elsewhere in the Specifications or other Contract Documents. Terms such as "shown", "noted", "scheduled" and "specified" have the same meaning as "indicated" and are used to further help locate the reference, but no limitation on location is intended.

I. "Install" describes operations at the Project site, including unloading, temporary storage, unpacking, assembling, erecting, placing, anchoring, applying, working to dimension, finishing, curing, protecting, cleaning and similar operations.

J. "Installer", unless otherwise noted or under separate contract with the Government, is the Contractor or another entity engaged by the Contractor, either directly or indirectly through subcontracting, to perform a particular construction operation at the Project site, including installation, erection, application and similar operations. Installers shall be skilled in the operations they perform. Where indicated, installers shall also be Specialists as defined in the Construction Contract Clauses.

K. "Label": This must be provided by a National Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL), or other entity approved by GSA. The burden of documentation for validation shall be provided by the Contractor.

L. "Notice to Proceed" is the Contracting Officer's notification by letter to the Contractor to proceed with the Contract. Issuance of the Notice to Proceed may activate the time period for the completion of certain work, including Substantial Completion and Contract Completion.

M. “Owner" is the Government.

N. "Patching" refers to restoration of a surface to its original completed condition by filling, repairing, refinishing, closing and similar operations.

O. "Project site" refers to the space available to the Contractor for performance of the Work, either exclusively or in conjunction with others performing other work.

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P. "Provide" means to furnish and install, complete in place and ready for full use.

Q. "Punch List" is the entire listing of all incomplete and/or defective work including items that must be completed pursuant to Contract Completion.

R. “Regulations" are found in the FAR, GSAM, and CFR including orders issued by the government.

S. “Substantial Completion" is defined in the Agreement, with additional conditions in Specification Section 017700 Closeout.

T. “Superintendent” refers to the Contractor’s on site representative who is responsible for continuous field supervision, coordination, planning, scheduling, and completion of the work and, unless another person is designated by the contract specification as the safety officer, jobsite safety.

U. "Testing Agency" or "testing laboratory" is an independent entity engaged to perform specific inspections or tests, either at the Project site or elsewhere, and to report the results of those inspections and tests.

V. Where "directed", "authorized", "selected", "approved", or a similar term is used in conjunction with the Contractor's submittals, applications, requests and other activities, and the specifications state that an individual other than the Contracting Officer, such as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), shall provide this action, it is understood that only the Contracting Officer has this authority unless the Contracting Officer provides written authorization to a different individual. The Contracting Officer shall provide the written authorization to the Contractor, upon request.

1. When the individual is authorized by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor may still appeal the action to the Contracting Officer.

2. The Contracting Officer's decision will be final, subject to the Disputes clause.

1.2 DRAWING SYMBOLS

A. Except as otherwise indicated, symbols used on the Drawings are those symbols recognized in the construction industry.

1. These include graphic symbols defined by "Architectural Graphic Standards", published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., as well as graphic symbols recommended by ASHRAE, ASME, ASPE, CSI, IEEE and similar technical organizations for the mechanical and electrical Drawings.

2. The Contractor shall refer uncertainty or ambiguity as to the meaning of symbols to the Contracting Officer for clarification before proceeding.

1.3 INDUSTRY STANDARDS

A. Applicability of Standards: The Contract Documents require the Contractor to meet, satisfy, or otherwise follow various industry standards. Unless otherwise stated in the Contract Documents, the industry standards are incorporated into the Contract Documents as an Exhibit and Other Attachment (see Agreement, Order of Precedence) by reference and are made a part of the Exhibits and Other Attachments as if fully set forth as an Exhibit and Other Attachment.

B. Conflicting Requirements. Refer to the Agreement for the Order of Precedence clause and the latest version of GSA’s P100 Facilities Standards.

C. Publication Date. The publication date for any industry standard is the most recent version as of the date that the Government issues the Solicitation. When an applicable industry standard has been

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D. Specialized Work. In certain instances, a Specification section may require that the Contractor engage a specialized company or individual to perform certain work. In such instances, the Contractor shall subcontract for such work. The Contractor may not perform any such work with its own, in-house employees.

E. Abbreviations and Acronyms used in the Specifications and other Contract Documents mean the recognized name of a trade association, standards-producing organization, and authority having jurisdiction or other entity applicable to the context of the particular provision. Except as otherwise indicated, refer to the current editions of the following publications for abbreviations:

1. "Encyclopedia of Associations: National Organizations of the U.S.", published by Gale Research.

2. "National Trade and Professional Associations of the United States", published by Columbia Books.

3. "Means Illustrated Construction Dictionary - New Unabridged Edition" published by R.S. Means Company, Inc.

4. "Abbreviations and Acronyms," paragraphs A. through E. identified herein.

F. Abbreviation and Acronyms Listing. The following names are subject to change and are believed, but are not assured, to be accurate and up-to-date as of the date of the Contract Documents.

1. AA- Aluminum Association

2. AABC - Associated Air Balance Council

3. AAMA - American Architectural Manufacturers Association

4. AAN - American Association of Nurserymen (See ANLA)

5. AASHTO - American Association of State Highway and Transportation

6. AATCC - American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists

7. ABMA - American Bearing Manufacturers Association

8. ABMA - American Boiler Manufacturers Association

9. ACI - American Concrete Institute

10. ACIL - American Council of Independent Laboratories

11. AISET - The Association of Independent Scientific, Engineering, and Testing Firms

12. ACPA - American Concrete Pipe Association

13. ADC - Air Diffusion Council

14. AEIC - Association of Edison Illuminating Companies

15. AFBMA - Anti-Friction Bearing Manufacturers Association (See ABMA)

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16. AFPA - American Forest and Paper Association

17. AGA - American Gas Association

18. AGC - Association of General Contractors

19. AHA - American Hardboard Association

20. AHAM - Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers

21. AI - Asphalt Institute

22. AIA - The American Institute of Architects

23. AIA - American Insurance Association

24. AIHA - American Industrial Hygiene Association

25. AISC - American Institute of Steel Construction

26. AISI - American Iron and Steel Institute

27. AITC - American Institute of Timber Construction

28. ALA - American Laminators Association (See LMA)

29. ALI - American Lighting Institute

30. ALCA - Associated Landscape Contractors of America

31. ALI - Associated Laboratories, Inc.

32. ALSC - American Lumber Standards Committee

33. AMCA - Air Movement and Control Association International, Inc.

34. ANLA - American Nursery and Landscape Association

35. ANSI - American National Standards Institute

36. AOAC - Association of Official Analytical Chemists International

37. AOSA - Association of Official Seed Analysts

38. APA - American Plywood Association (see EWA)

39. APA - Architectural Precast Association

40. API - American Petroleum Institute

41. ARI - Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute

42. ARMA - Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association

43. ASA - Acoustical Society of America

44. ASC - Adhesive and Sealant Council

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45. ASCA - Architectural Spray Coaters Association

46. ASCE - American Society of Civil Engineers

47. ASHES - American Society for Healthcare Environmental Services - Division of the American Hospital Association

48. ASHRAE - American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers.

49. ASI - Architect's Supplemental Information

50. ASLA - American Society of Landscape Architects

51. ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers

52. ASPA - American Sod Producers Association (See TPI)

53. ASPE - American Society of Plumbing Engineers

54. ASQ - American Society for Quality

55. ASSE - American Society of Sanitary Engineering

56. ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials

57. ATIS - Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions

58. ATS - Automatic Transfer Switch

59. AWCI - Association of the§ Wall and Ceiling Industries International

60. AWCMA - American Window Covering Manufacturers Association (See WCMA)

61. AWI - Architectural Woodwork Institute

62. AWPA - American Wood-Preservers' Association

63. AWS - American Welding Society

64. AWWA - American Water Works Association

65. BAS - Building Automation System

66. BHMA - Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association

67. BIA - Brick Industry Association

68. BIFMA - The Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer's Association International

69. BIM - Building Information Model

70. BOD - Basis of Design

71. CABO - Council of American Building Officials

72. CAGI - Compressed Air and Gas Institute

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73. CAUS - Color Association of the United States

74. CBHF - State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Home Furnishings and Thermal Insulation Technical Information

75. CBMA - Certified Ballast Manufacturers Association

76. CC - Construction Contractor

77. CE - Construction or Consulting Engineer

78. CEx - Contract Executive

79. CCC - Carpet Cushion Council

80. CDA - Copper Development Association Inc.

81. CE - Corps of Engineers (U.S. Department of the Army)

82. CFFA - Chemical Fabrics & Film Association, Inc.

83. CFR - Code of Federal Regulations (Publications available from the Government Printing Office)

84. CGA - Compressed Gas Association

85. CGSB - Canadian General Standards Board

86. CISCA - Ceilings and Interior Systems Construction Association

87. CISPI - Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute

88. CLFMI - Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute

89. CLP - Certified Landscape Professional

90. CLT-E - Certified Landscape Technician-Exterior

91. CLT-I - Certified Landscape Technician - Interior

92. CLPA – California Lathing and Plastering Association

93. CMPM - CM Project Manager

94. CM - Construction Manager

95. CMa - Construction Manager Agency

96. CO - Contracting Officer

97. COLP - Certified Ornamental Landscape Professional

98. CORPS - Army Corps of Engineers

99. COTR - Contracting Officer's Technical Representative

100. COBIE - Construction to Operations Building Information Exchange

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101. CPA - Composite Panel Association

102. CPPA - Corrugated Polyethylene Pipe Association

103. CPSC - Consumer Product Safety Commission

104. CRI - Carpet and Rug Institute

105. CRSI - Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute

106. CS - Commercial Standard (U.S. Department of Commerce)

107. CSI - Construction Specifications Institute

108. CSSB - Cedar Shake and Shingle Bureau

109. CTI - Ceramic Tile Institute of America

110. CTI - Cooling Tower Institute

111. CTP - Certified Turfgrass Professional

112.

113.

114. DHI - Door and Hardware Institute

115. DIPRA - Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association

116. DLPA – Decorative Laminate Products Association

117. DOC - Department of Commerce (Publications available from the Government Printing Office)

118. DOJ - Department of Justice

119. DOT - Department of Transportation

120. DP - Design Professional

121. ECSA - Exchange Carriers Standards Association (See ATIS)

122. EIA - Electronic Industries Association

123. EIMA - EIFS Industry Members Association

124. EJMA - Expansion Joint Manufacturers Association

125. EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

126. EPAct 2005 – Energy Policy Act of 2005

127. EISA Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007

128. EWA - Engineered Wood Association

129. FAA - Federal Aviation Administration

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130. FCC - Federal Communications Commission

131. FCI - Fluid Controls Institute

132. FCICA - Floor Covering Installation Contractors Association

133. FDA - US Food and Drug Administration

134. FGMA - Flat Glass Marketing Association (See GANA)

135. FHA - Federal Housing Administration (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development)

136. FM - Factory Mutual System

137. FMR - Federal Management Regulation

138. FPE - Fire Protection Engineer

139. FPS - Federal Protective Service

140. FPT - Functional Performance Test

141. FS - Federal Specification (Publications available from GSA)

142. FSC – Forest Stewardship Council

143. FTI – Facing Tile Institute

144. GA - Gypsum Association

145. GANA - Glass Association of North America

146. GRI - Geosynthetic Research Institute

147. GSA - General Services Administration

148. HEI - Heat Exchange Institute

149. HFES - Human Factors and Ergonomics Society

150. HI - Hydraulic Institute

151. HI - Hydronics Institute - Division of Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association

152. HMA - Hardwood Manufacturers Association

153. HPVA - Hardwood Plywood and Veneer Association

154. IALD - International Association of Lighting Designers

155. IAS - International Approval Services - Division of Canadian Standards Association

156. ICEA - Insulated Cable Engineers Association

157. IEC - International Electrotechnical Commission (Publications available from ANSI)

158. IES - Illuminating Engineering Society

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159. IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

160. IESNA - Illuminating Engineering Society of North America

161. IGCC - Insulating Glass Certification Council

162. IIDA - International Interior Design Association

163. ILI - Indiana Limestone Institute of America

164. IMSA - International Municipal Signal Association

165. INCE - Institute of Noise Control Engineering

166. ISA - International Society for Measurement and Control

167. ISC - Interagency Security Committee

168. ISEA - Industrial Safety Equipment Association

169. ISS - Iron and Steel Society

170. KCMA - Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association

171. LEED - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

172. LGSI - Light Gage Structural Institute

173. LIA - Lead Industries Association, Inc.

174. LMA - Laminating Materials Association

175. LPI - Lightning Protection Institute

176. MBMA - Metal Building Manufacturers Association

177. MCAA - Mechanical Contractors Association of America

178. MFMA - Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association

179. MFMA - Metal Framing Manufacturers Association

180. MHIA - Material Handling Industry Association

181. MIA - Marble Institute of America

182. MIA - Masonry Institute of America

183. MIL - Military Standardization Documents (U.S. Department of Defense)

184. MILCON - Military Construction

185. ML/SFA - Metal Lath/Steel Framing Association

186. MSS - Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings Industry

187. NAA - National Arborist Association

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188. NAAMM - National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers

189. NAAMM - North American Association of Mirror Manufacturers (See GANA)

190. NACE - National Association of Corrosion Engineers International

191. NAGDM - National Association of Garage Door Manufacturers (See DASMA)

192. NAIMA - North American Insulation Manufacturers Association

193. NAMI - National Accreditation & Management Institute, Inc.

194. NAPA - National Asphalt Pavement Association

195. NBHA - National Builders Hardware Association (See DHI)

196. NBIMS - National Building Information Model Standards

197. NBGQA - National Building Granite Quarries Association, Inc.

198. NBS – National Bureau of Standards

199. NIBS - National Institute of Building Sciences

200. NIST - National Institute of Standards and Technology

201. NCAC - National Council of Acoustical Consultants

202. NCCA - National Coil Coaters Association

203. NCMA - National Concrete Masonry Association

204. NCPI - National Clay Pipe Institute

205. NCRPM - National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

206. NCSPA - National Corrugated Steel Pipe Association

207. NEBB - Natural Environmental Balancing Bureau

208. NEC - National Electrical Code

209. NECA - National Electrical Contractors Association

210. NEI - National Elevator Industry

211. NEMA - National Electrical Manufacturers Association

212. NETA - InterNational Electrical Testing Association

213. NFPA - National Fire Protection Association

214. NFPA - National Forest Products Association (See AFPA)

215. NFRC - National Fenestration Rating Council Incorporated

216. NGA - National Glass Association

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217. NHLA - National Hardwood Lumber Association

218. NIA - National Insulation Association

219. NIAC - National Insulation and Abatement Contractors Association (See NIA)

220. NIST - National Institute of Standards and Technology (U.S. Department of Commerce)

221. NKCA - National Kitchen Cabinet Association (See KCMA)

222. NPCA - National Paint and Coatings Association

223. NRCA - National Roofing Contractors Association

224. NRMCA - National Ready Mixed Concrete Association

225. NRTL - Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory

226. NSA - National Stone Association

227. NSF - National Sanitation Foundation International

228. NTMA - National Terrazzo and Mosaic Association

229. NVLAP - National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (via NIST)

230. NUSIG - National Uniform Seismic Installation Guidelines

231. NWFA - National Wood Flooring Association

232. NWMA - National Woodwork Manufacturers Association (See NWWDA)

233. NWWDA - National Wood Window and Door Association

234. O & M - Operations & Maintenance

235. OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (U.S. Department of Labor)

236. P100 - GSA Facilities Standards for the Public Building Service (PBS)

237. PATMI - Powder Actuated Tool Manufacturers' Institute

238. PCA - Portland Cement Association

239. PCI - Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute

240. PDCA - Painting and Decorating Contractors of America

241. PDI - Plumbing and Drainage Institute

242. PDS - Program Development Study

243. PEI - Porcelain Enamel Institute

244. PLANET - Professional Landcare Network

245. PMO – GSA PBS Program or Project Management Office

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246. POR - Program Of Requirements

247. PPFA - Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association

248. PPI - Plastics Pipe Institute (The Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc.)

249. PS Product Standards of the National Bureau of Standards (U.S. Department of Commerce)

250. QAQC - Quality Assurance Quality Control

251. RCSC - Research Council on Structural Connections

252. RFCI - Resilient Floor Covering Institute

253. RFP - Request For Proposal

254. RIEI - Roofing Industry Education Institute

255. RMA - Rubber Manufacturers Association

256. SAE - Society of Automotive Engineers International

257. SAMA - Scientific Apparatus Makers’ Association

258. SDI - Steel Deck Institute

259. SDI - Steel Door Institute

260. SEFA - Scientific Equipment and Furniture Association

261. SEGD - Society for Environmental Graphic Design

262. SFPE - Senior Fire Protection Engineer

263. SGCC - Safety Glazing Certification Council

264. SHLMA - Southern Hardwood Lumber Manufacturers Association (See HMA)

265. SIGMA - Sealed Insulating Glass Manufacturers Association

266. SJI - Steel Joist Institute

267. SMA - Screen Manufacturers Association

268. SMACNA - Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association

269. SPI - The Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc.

270. SPIB - Southern Pine Inspection Bureau

271. SSINA - Specialty Steel Industry of North America

272. SSPC - Steel Structures Painting Council - The Society for Protective Coatings

273. SSPMA - Sump and Sewage Pump Manufacturers Association

274. STI - Steel Tank Institute

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275. SWI - Steel Window Institute

276. SWPA - Submersible Wastewater Pump Association

277. SWRI - Sealant, Waterproofing and Restoration Institute

278. TAB - Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing Bureau

279. TCA - Tile Council of America

280. TIMA - Thermal Insulation Manufacturers Association (See NAIMA)

281. TPI - Truss Plate Institute

282. TPI - Turfgrass Producers International

283. TRB - Transportation Research Board - National Research Council

284. UFAC - Upholstered Furniture Action Council

285. UL - Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

286. USDA - U.S. Department of Agriculture

287. USGBC – U.S. Green Building Council

288. USITT - U.S. Institute of Theater Technology - The American Association of Design and Production Professionals in the Performing Arts

289. USMS - U.S. Marshals Service

290. USP - U.S. Pharmacopeia

291. USPS - U.S. Postal Service

292. VOC – Volatile Organic Compound

293. WA – Wall-coverings Association

294. WASTEC - Waste Equipment Technology Association

295. WCMA - Window Covering Manufacturers Association

296. WEF - Water Environment Federation

297. WMMPA - Wood Molding & Millwork Producers Association

298. WPCF - Water Pollution Control Federation (See WEF)

299. WRI - Wire Reinforcement Institute

300. WSC - Water Systems Council

301. WSFI - Wood and Synthetic Flooring Institute (See MFMA)

302. WWPA - Western Wood Products Association

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303. W.W.P.A. - Woven Wire Products Association

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not applicable)

PART 3 EXECUTION (Not applicable)

END OF SECTION 01 42 00

SECTION 01 42 00 GENERAL REFERENCES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 DEFINITIONS

1.2 DRAWING SYMBOLS

1.3 INDUSTRY STANDARDS

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not applicable)

PART 3 EXECUTION (Not applicable)

END OF SECTION 01 42 00

SECTION 01 50 00 - TEMPORARY FACILITIES and CONTROLS

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section includes requirements for temporary utilities, support facilities and protection.

1. Temporary utilities include but are not limited to the following:

a. Temporary water service and distribution.

b. Temporary electric power and lighting.

c. Temporary sanitary facilities, including drinking water.

d. Storm and sanitary sewer.

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

a. Field offices, storage sheds and fabrication shops.

b. Temporary paving.

c. Dewatering facilities and drains.

d. Project identification and other temporary signs.

e. Waste disposal services.

f. Other construction aids and miscellaneous services and facilities.

3. Protection includes but is not limited to the following:

a. Temporary fire protection.

b. Barricades, warning signs, and lights.

c. Enclosure fence.

d. Environmental protection.

B. Provide temporary facilities and controls required for construction activities except, for facilities and controls indicated as existing or provided by the Government or others.

1.2 UTILITY USE CHARGES

A. Water Service: The Contractor may use water from the Government's existing water system, metering may be coordinated with the Building Manager and without payment of use charges.

B. Sewer Service: Contractor may use the Government's existing sewer system, without payment of use charges.

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C. Electric Power Service: Contractor may use electric power from the Government's existing electric power system, metering may be coordinated with the Building Manager and without payment of use charges.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Site Plan: Show temporary facilities, utility hookups, staging areas, and parking areas for construction personnel.

B. Reports: Submit reports of tests, inspections, meter readings and similar procedures for temporary utilities.

C. Implementation and Termination Schedule: Within 15 calendar days after the date established for the submission of the Contractor's Construction Schedule, submit a schedule indicating implementation and termination of each temporary utility.

D. Weather Protection:

1. Provide protection for work areas affected by moisture and thermal change. Covering, enclosing and heat to maintain a relatively dry work area with a minimum temperature of 40°F at the working surface. Weather protection is not required for excavation, pile driving, steel erection, and similar operations normally completed in the open.

2. Submit a weather protection plan to GSA for approval. Future changes must be approved by

GSA.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Standards and Regulations: In temporary facilities, comply with industry standards, applicable laws, and regulations of authorities having jurisdiction, including but not limited to the following:

1. Building code requirements.

2. Accessibility Code Requirements (ABAAS)

3. Health and Safety regulations.

4. Utility company regulations.

5. Police, fire department, local fire marshal and rescue squad rules.

6. Environmental protection regulations.

7. For temporary egress, ABAAS regulations.

8. NFPA 241 "Standards for Safeguarding Construction, Alterations and Demolition Operations".

9. ANSI-A10 Series standards for "Safety Requirements for Construction and Demolition".

10. NECA Electrical Design Library "Temporary Electrical Facilities", NFPA 70, and NEMA, NECA and UL standards and regulations for temporary electric service.

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

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1.5 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Install, operate, maintain and protect temporary facilities and controls.

1. Temporary facilities shall not reduce or diminish accessible paths of travel or accessible routes.

2. Keep temporary facilities clean and neat in appearance.

3. Operate temporary facilities in a safe and efficient manner.

4. Relocate temporary facilities if needed as Work progresses.

5. Do not overload temporary services and facilities or permit them to interfere with progress.

6. Provide fire prevention.

7. Do not allow hazardous, dangerous or unsanitary conditions, or public nuisances to be on-site.

B. At the earliest possible time, when acceptable to GSA, change over from temporary services to use of permanent services and remove temporary facilities when no longer needed.

C. Temporary Use of Permanent Facilities and Services: Contractor shall assume responsibility for the operation, maintenance and protection of the facility and each permanent service during its use as a construction facility prior to the Government's acceptance.

D. Existing Equipment and Items: Cover or otherwise protect and provide security for existing equipment and other items that are to remain in place, to prevent soiling, damage and loss, the cost of which is the responsibility of the Contractor.

1. Temporarily move equipment and other items that interfere with the performance of required work.

2. Store equipment and other items that have been temporarily removed. Upon reinstallation, clean and, if damaged, repair or replace equipment and items to match their condition prior to removal.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Provide undamaged materials in serviceable conditions and suitable for use intended.

B. Tarpaulins: Waterproof, fire-resistant UL labeled with flame spread rating of 15 or less. For temporary enclosures, provide translucent, nylon-reinforced, laminated polyethylene fire-retardant tarpaulins.

C. Water: Shall be potable and approved by local health authorities.

D. Wood: Lumber complying with DOC PS 20 and applicable grading rules of an inspection agency certified by ALSC's Board of Review for specific use. Provide preservative treated lumber where partially or fully in contact with the earth, concrete or masonry. Provide fire retardant treated lumber for temporary purposes where fire rated products are normally required.

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E. Sign, Directory and Other Graphic Panel Materials: Unless otherwise indicated, products shall be as follows:

1. Panels: Exterior type Grade B-B high density concrete-form-overlay plywood.

2. Paint: Exterior primer and exterior grade alkyd gloss enamel top coat.

3. (Other)

F. Safety Barrier and Covered Walkway Materials: Unless otherwise indicated, products shall be as follows.

1. Panels: Minimum 5/8 inch (16 mm) thick exterior plywood.

2. Paint: Exterior primer and exterior grade acrylic-latex emulsion top coat.

3. (Other)

G. Wood Fencing and Vision Panel Materials: Unless otherwise indicated, products shall comply as

1. Panels: Minimum 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) thick exterior plywood.

2. Paint: Exterior primer and exterior grade acrylic-latex emulsion top coat.

H. Open-Mesh Fencing: Minimum 0.12 inch (3 mm) thick galvanized 2 inch (50 mm) chain link fabric fencing with galvanized steel pipe posts, 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) inside diameter for line posts and 2-1/2 inches (64 mm) inside diameter for corner posts.

1. Fence height: 6 feet (2 m).

I. Dust control:

1. Dust Control Adhesive-Surface Walk-off Mats: Not Applicable

2. Polyethylene Sheet: Not Applicable

J. Job-Built Temporary Office, Shop and Shed Materials: Unless otherwise indicated, products shall be as

1. Framing, Sheathing and Siding: UL labeled fire-treated lumber and plywood.

2. Roofing: UL Class A standard weight asphalt shingles, or UL Class C mineral surfaced roll roofing.

3. Exterior Paint: Exterior primer and exterior grade acrylic-latex emulsion top coat.

4. Interior Wall Panels for Offices: Minimum half inch (12.7 mm) thick by 48 inches (1219 mm) wide by maximum available lengths, regular type gypsum board with tapered edges, complying with ASTM C 36.

5. Interior Paint for Offices: 2 coats interior latex-flat wall paint.

K. Temporary Lighting systems shall be solid state (e.g., LEDs) (specify minimum foot candles and OSHA requirements).

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2.2 EQUIPMENT

A. Provide equipment in serviceable condition and suitable for use intended.

1. Water Hoses: 3/4" (19 mm) heavy duty abrasive-resistant flexible rubber hoses, 100 feet (30

m) long with pressure rating greater than the maximum pressure of the water distribution system. Provide adjustable shutoff nozzles at hose discharge

2. Electric Outlets: NEMA-polarized outlets to prevent insertion of 110 to 120 Volt plugs into higher voltage outlets. Provide receptacle outlets equipped with ground fault circuit interrupters, reset button and pilot light for connection of power tools and equipment.

3. Electric Power Cords: Grounded extension cords.

a. Provide hard-service cords where exposed to abrasion or traffic.

b. Provide waterproof connectors to connect separate lengths of electric cords where single lengths will not reach areas of construction activity.

c. Do not exceed safe length-voltage ratio.

4. Light Fixtures: General service luminaires with required lumen output for adequate illumination.

a. Provide guard cages or tempered glass enclosures where exposed to breakage.

b. Provide exterior fixtures when exposed to moisture.

5. Heating Units: Temporary heating units that have been tested and labeled by UL, FM or another recognized trade association related to the type of fuel consumed.

B. Temporary Offices: Prefabricated or mobile units or similar job-built enclosures, inclusive of but not limited to lockable entrances, operable windows, serviceable finishes, heating and air conditioning, electric power and lighting, and foundations adequate for the loads.

1. Self-Contained Toilet Units: Temporary single-occupant toilet units of the chemical, aerated recirculation, or combustion type for use by construction personnel. Units shall be vented and enclosed with a glass-fiber-reinforced polyester shell or similar nonabsorbent material.

2. Fire Extinguishers: Hand-carried portable UL-rated fire extinguishers.

a. Class A extinguishers for temporary offices and similar spaces.

b. Class ABC dry chemical extinguishers or a combination of extinguishers of NFPA recommended classes for exposures in other locations.

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

C. GSA's Field Office: Provide completely finished modular or office trailer unit(s). Where more than one unit is provided, attach units to form a single facility at least equal to the required floor area. Keep the office clean and orderly. Provide, furnish, and equip offices as follows:

1. Provide GSA's field office minimum of [33.4] [___] sq. m ([360] [___] sq. ft.), with minimum width of 3.66 m (12 feet). [Size to be determined by size of project/team]

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2. Provide separate rooms as follows: [Editor: Insert description].

3. Provide separate private toilet rooms for men and women, each with a water closet, lavatory, medicine cabinet, paper-towel dispenser, and toilet-paper dispenser.

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

5. Furniture: Provide the following new or fully reconditioned items:

a. Desks: [Insert quantity], minimum 762 by 1524 mm (30 by 60 inches) size.

b. Desks: [Insert quantity], minimum 864 by 1219 mm (34 by 48 inches) size.

c. Swivel Chairs: [Insert quantity].

d. Side Chairs: [Insert quantity].

e. Filing Cabinets: Metal, five drawer, letter size, [Insert quantity].

f. Filing Cabinets: Metal, five drawer, legal size, [Insert quantity].

g. Reference Tables: Durable press board or equivalent top surface, minimum 1118 by 1829 mm (44 by 72 inches), 914 mm (36 inches) high, [Insert quantity].

h. Shelves for Samples: Minimum 2134 mm (84 inches) high and divided horizontally into four equal compartments, 762 mm (30 inches) deep, intermediate supports and vertical dividers at maximum 914-mm (36-inch) centers, with plywood closed ends and back. Provide [30] m ([100] feet) [Insert dimension] lineal measure of shelving.

i. Plan Racks: Capacity for 25 sets of plans, 813 mm (32 inches) deep and minimum 1016 mm (40 inches) high, with plan binders consisting of pairs of 25-mm (1-inch) wide hardwood strips with post binding screws or equivalent metal binders. Provide [Insert quantity] racks.

6. GSA's Office Identification Sign: Provide 457 by 1219 by 15.9 mm (18 by 48 by 5/8 inch) exterior plywood sign, painted and lettered as directed by GSA. Install where directed by GSA.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Use qualified personnel for installation of temporary facilities.

B. Locate facilities where they will serve the project with minimum interference to performance of construction activities. Maintain, relocate and modify facilities as required for the duration of the performance of the Work.

3.2 TEMPORARY UTILITIES

A. Engage the appropriate local utility companies to install temporary services or connect to existing

TEMPORARY FACILITIES and CONTROLS 01 50 00 - page 7 of 13 services. Where a utility company provides only part of a service, provide the remainder with matching and compatible materials and equipment in compliance with utility company recommendations.

Coordinate interruptions and outages with GSA Building Manager and any affected stakeholders, provide adequate utility capacities, and obtain easements if necessary. At Substantial Completion, restore these facilities to conditions existing before initial use.

1. Electric Power Service: Provide weatherproof grounded electric power service and distribution system of sufficient size, capacity and power characteristics for construction needs. Include meters, transformers, overload-protected disconnects, automatic ground-fault interrupters and main distribution gear.

2. Lighting:

a. Provide lighting that provides adequate illumination for construction operations and traffic conditions.

b. Provide lighting for the Project identification signs.

c. Install and operate temporary lighting that fulfills security and protection requirements of GSA without operating the entire system.

3. Heat (and Cooling) and Ventilation: Provide temporary heat [and Cooling] and ventilation required for the construction activities, including but not limited to curing or drying completed installations and protecting construction from adverse effects of low temperatures and high humidity. Use safe equipment (UL listed) that will not have a harmful effect on elements being installed and on completed installations. Coordinate ventilation requirements to produce the ambient condition required for the work and to minimize energy consumption, and to protect personnel from fumes and other harmful effects. Avoid storing any odor producing equipment or materials near fresh air intakes.

4. Heating Facilities: Not Applicable

5. Provide data/internet and/or WiFi service: Not Applicable

6. Water Service: Install temporary water service and distribution piping of sizes and pressures adequate for construction needs. Sterilize water piping prior to use.

7. Sewers and Drainage: Provide temporary utilities to remove effluent lawfully.

8. Sanitary Facilities: Provide for toilets, wash facilities and drinking water fixtures in compliance with regulations and health codes for type, number, location, operation and maintenance of fixtures and facilities. Provide toilet tissue, paper towels, paper cups and similar disposable materials as appropriate for each facility and provide covered waste containers for used materials.

a. Toilets: Install separate self-contained toilet units for male and female personnel.

Shield toilets to ensure privacy.

b. Wash Facilities: Install wash facilities supplied with potable water at convenient locations for personnel involved in handling materials that require wash-up for a healthy and sanitary condition.

1) Dispose of drainage per regulations.

2) Supply cleaning compounds appropriate for each condition.

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3) Include safety showers, eyewash fountains and similar facilities for the convenience, safety and sanitation of personnel.

9. Drinking Water Facilities: Provide containerized tap-dispenser bottled-drinking water units, complete with paper cup supplies. Where power is accessible, provide electric water coolers to maintain dispensed water temperature at 50 to 60 degF (10 to 15 deg C).

B. Sewers and Drainage: If sewers are available, provide temporary connections to remove effluent that can be discharged lawfully. If sewers cannot be used, provide drainage ditches, dry wells, stabilization ponds and similar facilities. If neither sewers nor drainage facilities can be lawfully used for discharge of effluent, provide containers to remove and dispose of effluent off-site in a lawful manner.

1. Filter out excessive amounts of soil, construction debris, chemicals, oils and similar contaminants that might clog sewers or pollute waterways.

2. Connect temporary sewers as directed by sewer utility officials.

3. Maintain temporary sewers and facilities in a clean, sanitary condition. Following heavy use, promptly restore sewers and facilities to normal conditions.

C. Storm Water Controls: Provide earthen embankments and similar barriers in and around excavations and subgrade construction, sufficient to prevent flooding by runoff of storm water from heavy rains.

D. Telephone: Provide a cellular phone for the Contractor’s Superintendent’s use. Distribute cellular phone number to Contracting Officer’s Representative and Field Office personnel during the pre-construction meeting. Contractor’s and subcontractor’s personnel are not permitted to use existing telephone system in the building

3.3 TEMPORARY SUPPORT FACILITIES

A. Locate field offices, storage sheds, sanitary facilities and other temporary construction and support facilities for easy access.

B. Provide incombustible construction per ASTM E 136 for offices, shops and sheds located within the construction area or within 9 m (30') of building lines. Comply with. NFPA 241.

C. Offices: Provide insulated, weather-tight temporary offices of sufficient size to accommodate office personnel at the Project site. Include space for meetings. Maintain offices clean and orderly. Furnish and equip offices for use.

1. Furniture: Minimally provide desks, chairs, file cabinets, plan table, plan rack and bookcase.

2. Sanitary Facilities: Provide water cooler and a private toilet room with a water closet, lavatory and medicine cabinet.

3. Meeting Space: Provide a room of not less than 240 sq. feet (22.5 sq. m) for project meetings. Furnish meeting room with conference table, tack board and not less than 10 chairs.

4. Electronic Communication service with computers, printers, projector for computer presentations, and related equipment necessary for the project, and for occasional use by others. Capacities and programs shall be adequate to fully interact with all stakeholders, and to handle the programs used in pursuit of the Work.

D. Storage Sheds and Fabrication Shops: Provide sheds and shops that are sized, furnished and equipped

TEMPORARY FACILITIES and CONTROLS 01 50 00 - page 9 of 13 to accommodate materials and equipment involved. Include complete temporary utility services for intended use. Sheds and shops may be open shelters or fully enclosed spaces, as appropriate for protection of equipment and materials.

E. Temporary Paving: Construct and maintain temporary roads and paving to support indicated loadings, if any, and to withstand exposure to traffic during the construction period.

1. Locate temporary paving for roads, storage areas and parking where same permanent facilities will be located, or obtain authorization from GSA for proposed temporary paving not located at permanent paving locations.

2. Coordinate with other sections applicable to paving for construction and maintenance of temporary paving.

3. Coordinate temporary paving development with subgrade grading, compaction, installation and stabilization of sub-base, and installation of permanent paving at final elevations.

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

b. Recondition base after temporary use, including removing contaminated material, re-grading, proof rolling, compacting, and testing.

4. Install temporary paving to minimize the need to reinstall paving when permanent roads and paved areas can be done without deterioration when occupied by the Government.

5. Subject to GSA approval, extend temporary paving in and around the construction area as necessary to accommodate delivery and storage of materials, equipment usage, administration and supervision.

6. Maintain access for fire-fighting equipment, and to hydrants if any.

F. Dewatering Facilities and Drains: Comply with dewatering requirements of applicable sections for temporary drainage and dewatering facilities and operations not directly associated with construction activities. Where feasible, use the same facilities provided for the construction activities. Maintain site, excavation and construction free of standing water.

G. Temporary Enclosures: Provide temporary enclosures for protection of construction, in progress or completed, from exposure, inclement weather, other construction operations and similar conditions.

1. Where heat is needed and the building enclosure is not complete, provide temporary enclosures where there is no other provision for containment of heat. Coordinate enclosure with ventilating and material drying or curing requirements to avoid dangerous conditions or unacceptable effects to the materials.

H. Project Identification Signs and Other Temporary Signs: Provide project identification and other signs of sizes, layout, content, graphics and colors indicated. Locate signs where best to inform the public and instruct persons seeking entrance to the project. Support signs on posts or framing of steel or wood-treated against rot.

1. Project Identification Sign: Comply with Construction Signs for LPOE projects as indicated, coordinate with GSA for signage requirements. Use an experienced sign painter to apply graphics.

2. Other Temporary Signs: Prepare signs to provide directional information to construction personnel and visitors.

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3. Install exterior yard and sign lights so signs are visible at all times when work is being performed.

4. Do not permit installation of unauthorized signs.

I. Collection and Disposal of Waste/Salvaged Material: Collect waste from construction areas and elsewhere daily. Collect salvaged/recycled material from construction areas and elsewhere as necessary. Enforce requirements strictly and dispose of material lawfully.

1. Comply with NFPA 241 for removal of combustible waste material and debris.

2. Do not hold waste materials more than 7 days during periods when the ambient temperature remains continuously less than 80°F (27°C), or more than 3 days when the temperature exceeds or is expected to rise above 80° (27°C).

3. Handle and properly containerize hazardous, dangerous or unsanitary waste materials separately from other waste.

4. Comply with Construction non hazardous Waste Management and Disposal requirements in

GSA FY23 01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION NONHAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT & DISPOSAL.

J. Rodent and Pest Control: Retain a local exterminator or pest control company to recommend practices to minimize attraction and harboring of rodents, roaches and other pests. Employ this service to perform extermination and control procedures at regular intervals so the project will be free of pests and their residue at completion. Perform control operations lawfully, using environmentally safe materials. Segregate hazardous and unsanitary waste from other waste materials.

3.4 TEMPORARY PROTECTION FACILITIES

A. Temporary Facility Changeover: Except for using permanent fire protection facilities as soon as available, do not change over from temporary protection facilities until authorized by GSA.

B. Environmental Protection: Provide protection, operate temporary facilities, and conduct construction as required to comply with environmental regulations and that minimize possible air, stormwater, sanitary, waterway, and subsoil contamination or pollution or other undesirable effects. Restrict use of noise-making tools and equipment to hours that will minimize complaints from persons near the site.

When working in or near existing facilities, provide dust proof enclosures for protection where dirty work is performed. Dampen debris when removed to avoid dusting.

1. Comply with work restrictions specified in 01 10 00 SUMMARY.

C. Temporary Fire Protection: Until fire protection needs are supplied by permanent facilities, install and maintain temporary fire protection measures and devices of types needed to protect against reasonably predictable and controlled fire losses.

1. Comply with NFPA 10 "Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers" and NFPA 241 "Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alterations, and Demolition Operations".

2. Locate fire extinguishers where convenient and effective for their intended purpose, but not less than one extinguisher at or near each access route exit or entrance, including stairwells on each floor.

3. Store combustible materials in containers in fire-safe locations.

4. Maintain unobstructed access to fire extinguishers, fire hydrants, temporary fire protection facilities and access routes. Prohibit smoking in hazardous fire-exposure areas.

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5. Provide supervision of welding operations, combustion-type temporary heating units and other sources of fire ignition.

D. Permanent Fire Protection: At the earliest possible date in each area of the Project, complete installation of the permanent fire protection facilities including connected services, and place into operation and use. Instruct key personnel in the use of the facilities.

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