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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

00 11 21 Request for Proposal to Design Build 06-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 03-20

01 32 16.01 Architectural and Engineering CPM Schedules 03-20

01 32 16.13 Network Analysis Schedules – Major Construction

Project Design-Bid-Build

03-20

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 03-20

01 32 16.16 Network Analysis Schedules (Design-Build Only) 03-20

01 32 16.17 Network Analysis Schedules – Major Design/Build

Projects

06-19

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 07-20

01 42 19 Reference Standards 09-19

01 45 00 Quality Control 03-19

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18

01 45 35 Special Inspections 03-19

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

01 81 13.01 Sustainability Certification Requirements – LEED NC V3 09-15

01 81 13.02 Sustainability Certification Requirements – LEED NC V4 09-15

01 81 13.11 Sustainability Certification Requirements – LEED HC V3 09-15

01 81 13.21 Sustainability Certification Requirements – GREEN

GLOBES

09-15

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

01 91 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects General Commissioning Requirements 08-19

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 21 13 Site Surveys 08-16

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

02 65 00 Underground Storage Tank Removal 08-16

02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 04-19

02 82 13.13 Glovebag Asbestos Abatement 09-15

02 82 13.19 Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement 09-15

02 82 13.21 Asbestos Roofing Abatement 09-15

02 82 13.31 Asbestos Transite Abatement 09-15

02 82 13.41 Asbestos Abatement for Total Demolition Project 04-15

02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal 08-16

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DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 23 00 Stressing Tendons 07-11

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 07-19

03 30 53 (Short-Form) Cast-in-Place Concrete 02-16

03 37 13 Shotcrete 07-19

03 41 13 Precast Concrete Hollow Core Planks 07-11

03 41 33 Precast Structural Pretensioned Concrete 02-19

03 45 00 Precast Architectural Concrete 02-19

03 51 13 Cementitious Wood Fiber Decks 09-11

03 51 16 Gypsum Concrete Roof Decks 09-11

03 52 00 Lightweight Concrete Roof Insulation 05-15

03 55 11 Gypsum Concrete Floor Decks 07-11

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 01 00 Maintenance of Masonry 02-16

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 10-17

04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 02-16

04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-17

04 72 00 Cast Stone Masonry 02-15

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18

05 21 00 Steel Joist Framing 11-18

05 31 00 Steel Decking 02-16

05 36 00 Composite Metal Decking 10-15

05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 05-16

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

05 51 00 Metal Stairs 10-15

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

06 16 63 Cementitious Sheathing 02-16

06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 08-16

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 01 50.19 Preparation for Re-Roofing 02-16

07 08 00 Facility Exterior Closure Commissioning 11-16

07 08 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects Facility Exterior Closure

Commissioning

08-19

07 11 13 Bituminous Dampproofing 02-16

07 12 00 Built-Up Bituminous Waterproofing 09-11

07 13 00 Sheet Waterproofing 04-13

07 13 52 Modified Bituminous Sheet Waterproofing 08-16

07 14 21 Latex Mastic Deck Covering 05-15

07 18 13 Pedestrian Traffic Coatings 05-15

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07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 10-17

07 21 23 Loose-Fill Insulation 02-16

07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 02-16

07 24 00 Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems 02-16

07 27 26 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Permeable 02-16

07 27 27 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Retarding 02-16

07 31 13 Asphalt Shingles 02-16

07 31 26 Slate Shingles 02-16

07 31 29.13 Wood Shingles 02-16

07 32 13 Clay Roof Tiles 02-16

07 40 00 Roofing and Siding Panels 10-15

07 51 00 Built-Up Bituminous Roofing 08-18

07 51 13.11 Hot-Applied Built-Up Asphalt Roofing 08-16

07 51 13.13 Cold-Applied Built-Up Asphalt Roofing 08-16

07 52 16.11 Cold Adhesive Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene Modified

Bituminous Membrane Roofing

08-16

07 52 16.12 Hot-Mopped Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene Modified

Bituminous Membrane Roofing

08-16

07 53 23 Ethylene-Propylene-Diene-Monomer Roofing 02-16

07 54 16 Ethylene Interpolymer (KEE) Roofing 10-15

07 54 19 Polyvinyl-Chloride (PVC) Roofing 12-18

07 54 23 Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) Roofing 08-16

07 56 00 Fluid-Applied Roofing 05-15

07 57 13 Sprayed Polyurethane Foam Roofing 10-15

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07-14

07 61 16 Batten Seam Copper Roofing 10-15

07 71 00 Roof Specialties 10-15

07 72 00 Roof Accessories 10-15

07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 10-17

07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies 02-16

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16

08 11 73 Sliding Metal Fire Doors 02-16

08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 02-16

08 17 10 Integrated Door Assemblies 02-16

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 02-16

08 33 00 Coiling Doors and Grilles 02-16

08 33 13 Coiling Counter Doors 02-16

08 34 36 Darkroom Doors 07-15

08 34 53 Security Doors and Frames 05-15

08 34 59 Vault Doors and Day Gates 02-16

08 35 13.13 Accordion Folding Doors 05-15

08 36 13 Sectional Doors 05-15

08 38 16 Flexible Traffic Doors 02-16

08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 08-16

08 42 33 Revolving Door Entrances 05-15

08 44 13 Glazed Aluminum Curtain Walls 04-20

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08 51 13 Aluminum Windows 04-20

08 51 13.11 Side-Hinged Aluminum Windows 08-16

08 51 23 Steel Windows 02-16

08 51 69.11 Aluminum Storm Windows 05-15

08 56 19 Pass Windows 02-16

08 56 53 Blast Resistant Windows 02-16

08 56 59 Service and Teller Window Units 02-16

08 56 66 Detention Window Screens 02-16

08 63 00 Metal-Framed Skylights 10-15

08 71 00 Door Hardware 04-20

08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 02-16

08 71 13.11 Low Energy Power Assist Door Operators 08-16

08 80 00 Glazing 10-15

08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 05-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-15

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 04-15

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18

09 23 00 Gypsum Plastering 10-15

09 24 00 Portland Cement Plastering 10-15

09 26 00 Veneer Plastering 10-15

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20

09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 09-15

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18

09 54 23 Linear Metal Ceilings 10-15

09 63 13 Brick Flooring 02-16

09 63 40 Stone Flooring 10-15

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 02-16

09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 05-18

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18

09 66 13 Portland Cement Terrazzo Flooring 10-15

09 66 16 Terrazzo Floor Tile 10-15

09 67 23.20 Resinous Epoxy Base With Vinyl Chip Broadcast (RES 2) 07-14

09 67 23.30 Resinous (Epoxy Resin Composition) Mortar Flooring

(RES-3)

07-14

09.67.23.40 Resinous Poured In Place Resilient Flooring (RES-4) 07-14

09 67 23.50 Resinous (Epoxy Terrazzo) Flooring (RES-5) 07-14

09 67 23.60 Resinous (Urethane and Epoxy Mortar) Flooring (RES-6) 07-14

09 68 00 Carpeting 10-15

09 68 21 Athletic Carpeting 10-15

09 69 00 Access Flooring 10-15

09 72 16 Vinyl-Coated Fabric Wall Covering 10-15

09 72 31 Polypropylene Fabric Wall Covering 05-15

09 84 33 Sound-Absorbing Wall Units 10-15

09 91 00 Painting 01-16

09 94 19 Multicolor Interior Finishing 08-16

09 96 59 High-Build Glazed Coatings 07-14

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

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10 11 13 Chalkboards and Markerboards 10-15

10 11 23 Tackboards 10-15

10 13 00 Directories 05-15

10 14 00 Signage 10-15

10 21 13 Toilet Compartments 12-15

10 21 16 Shower and Dressing Compartments 08-16

10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 05-15

10 22 13 Wire Mesh Partitions 10-15

10 22 19 Demountable Partitions 04-16

10 22 26.13 Accordion Folding Partitions 04-19

10 25 13 Patient Bed Service Walls 01-20

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10-15

10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 02-16

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18

10 75 00 Flagpoles 02-16

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Equipment 11-11

11 12 00 Parking Control Equipment 02-16

11 17 36 Package Transfer Units 02-13

11 26 00 Unit Kitchens 11-11

11 27 00 Photographic Processing Equipment 11-11

11 40 11 Custom Fabricated Food Service Equipment 11-11

11 40 21 Food Service Equipment-Utility Distribution System 11-11

11 41 00 Food Storage Equipment 11-11

11 41 21 Walk-In Coolers and Freezers 05-15

11 44 00 Food Cooking Equipment 11-11

11 48 00 Cleaning and Disposal Equipment 11-11

11 53 13 Laboratory Fume Hoods 05-15

11 53 23 Laboratory Refrigerators 11-11

11 53 53 Biological Safety Cabinets Laminar Airflow Stations 01-11

11 53 61 Custom Fabricated Laboratory Equipment 11-11

11 53 71 Solution Warming Cabinets 11-11

11 71 01 Medical Washing and Sterilizing Equipment 02-11

11 71 02 Laboratory Washing and Sterilizing Equipment 10-11

11 73 00 Ceiling Mounted Patient Lift System 08-20

11 78 00 Mortuary Equipment 11-11

11 78 13 Mortuary Refrigerators 11-11

11 79 13 Hydrotherapy Equipment 11-11

11 82 19 Packaged Incinerators 11-11

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 22 16 Drapery Track and Accessories 05-15

12 24 00 Window Shades 08-17

12 24 21 Lightproof Shades 05-15

12 31 00 Manufactured Metal Casework 05-15

12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 09-15

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12 34 00 Manufactured Plastic Casework 10-15

12 35 70.21 Medication Cabinet 02-16

12 36 00 Countertops 12-18

12 56 70.11 Suspended Table 02-16

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components

01-14

13 17 23 Therapeutic Pools 05-15

13 17 23.11 Therapeutic Pool Accessories 05-15

13 19 13 Kennel Enclosures and Gates 02-16

13 21 29 Constant Temperature Rooms 08-16

13 34 19 Metal Building Systems 08-16

13 49 00 Radiation Protection 02-16

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

14 12 11 Traction and Winding Drum Dumbwaiter 03-20

14 21 00 New Traction Elevator 08-20

14 21 10 Modernization of Traction Elevator 08-20

14 21 11 Traction Cartlift 03-20

14 24 00 New Hydraulic Elevator 08-20

14 24 10 Modernization of Hydraulic Elevator 08-20

14 24 11 Hydraulic Cartlift 03-20

14 24 24 Renovation Hydraulic Elevator (Custom Written by VACO)

14 26 26 Renovation Traction Elevator (Custom Written by VACO)

14 91 33 Gravity Soiled Linen Chutes 08-20

14 91 82 Gravity Trash Chutes 03-20

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System 11-16

21 08 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects Commissioning of Fire Suppression

Systems

08-19

21 12 00 Manual Dry Standpipe Systems 06-15

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

21 13 16 Dry-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 01-15

21-22-00 Clean Agent Fire Suppression Systems 05-15

21-30-13 Electric-Driven, Fire Pumps 05-15

21-30-16 Diesel-Driven, Fire Pumps 05-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 09-20

22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 09-20

22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 09-20

22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-20

22 05 33 Heat Tracing for Plumbing Piping 09-20

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19

22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16

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22 08 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 08-19

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 11-19

22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps 09-15

22 12 16 Facility Elevated, Potable-Water Storage Tanks 09-15

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-20

22 13 23 Sanitary Waste Interceptors 09-20

22 13 29 Sanitary Sewerage Pumps 09-20

22 13 29.13 Wet-Pit Mounted, Vertical Sewerage Pumps 09-20

22 13 33 Packaged, Submersible Sewerage Pump Units 09-20

22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 09-15

22 14 29 Sump Pumps 09-15

22 14 33 Packaged, Pedestal Drainage Pump Units 09-15

22 14 36 Packaged, Submersible, Drainage Pump Units 09-15

22 15 00 General Service Compressed-Air Systems 09-20

22 31 11 Water Softeners 09-15

22 33 00 Electric Domestic Water Heaters 09-20

22 34 00 Fuel-Fired Domestic Water Heaters 09-20

22 35 00 Domestic Water Heat Exchangers 09-20

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15

22 42 26 Commercial Disposers 09-15

22 61 13.74 Dental Compressed-Air Piping 09-20

22 61 19.74 Dental Compressed-Air Equipment 09-20

22 62 00 Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare

Facilities

09-15

22 62 19.74 Dental Vacuum and Evacuation Equipment 09-15

22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-15

22 66 00 Chemical-Waste Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare

Facilities

09-20

22 67 19.16 Reverse-Osmosis Water Equipment 09-15

22 67 21 Water Dealkalizing System 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 10 Common Work Results for Boiler Plant and Steam

Generation

04-20

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-20

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment

02-20

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment

02-20

23 05 51 Noise and Vibration Control for Boiler Plant 04-20

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-20

23 05 93.01 DVA/USACE Projects Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC

08-19

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 02-20

23 08 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects Commissioning of HVAC Systems 08-19

23 08 11 Demonstrations and Tests for Boiler Plant 04-20

23 09 11 Instrumentation and Control for Boiler Plant 02-20

23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11

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23 10 00 Facility Fuel Systems 04-20

23 11 23 Facility Natural-Gas Piping 04-20

23 21 11 Boiler Plant Piping Systems 02-20

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 02-20

23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 02-20

23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 02-20

23 22 23 Steam Condensate Pumps 04-20

23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 02-20

23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 02-20

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 02-20

23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-20

23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-20

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-20

23 38 13 Commercial-Kitchen Hoods 02-20

23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 03-20

23 50 11 Boiler Plant Mechanical Equipment 11-17

23 51 00 Breechings, Chimneys, and Stacks 04-20

23 52 25 Low-Pressure Water Heating Boilers 04-20

23 52 28 Low Pressure Steam Boilers 04-20

23 52 33 Water-Tube Boilers 04-20

23 52 39 Fire-Tube Boilers 04-20

23 56 00 Solar Energy Heating System 03-20

23 57 33 Geothermal Energy – Direct Use (Heating Applications) 03-20

23 64 00 Packaged Water Chillers 03-20

23 65 00 Cooling Towers 03-20

23 72 00 Air-to-Air Energy Recovery Equipment 03-20

23 73 00 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units 03-20

23 74 13 Packaged, Outdoor, Central-Station Air-Handling Units 03-20

23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment 03-20

23 81 23 Computer-Room Air-Conditioners 03-20

23 81 43 Air-Source Unitary Heat Pumps 03-20

23 81 46 Water-Source Unitary Heat Pumps 03-20

23 81 49 Ground-Source Heat Pump 03-20

23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units 03-20

23 82 16 Air Coils 03-20

23 84 00 Humidity Control Equipment 03-20

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

25 10 10 Advanced Utility Metering System 02-10

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16

26 05 13 Medium-Voltage Cables 01-17

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-17

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 01-18

26 05 36 Wireways for Radiology Equipment 01-18

26 05 39 Underfloor Raceways for Electrical Systems 01-18

26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 01-17

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26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 01-18

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-16

26 08 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects Commissioning of Electrical Systems 08-19

26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-18

26 11 16 Secondary Unit Substations 01-18

26 12 19 Pad-Mounted, Liquid-Filled, Medium-Voltage

Transformers

01-18

26 13 13 Medium-Voltage Circuit Breaker Switchgear 01-17

26 13 16 Medium-Voltage Fusible Interrupter Switches 01-17

26 20 11 Isolated Power Systems 01-18

26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 01-18

26 23 00 Low-Voltage Switchgear 01-17

26 23 13 Generator Paralleling Controls 01-17

26 24 13 Distribution Switchboards 01-18

26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18

26 24 19 Motor Control Centers 01-18

26 25 11 Busways 01-17

26 26 00 Power Distribution Units for Static Uninterruptible

Power Systems

01-18

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18

26 29 11 Motor Controllers 01-18

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17

26 32 13 Engine Generators 01-18

26 33 53 Static Uninterruptible Power Supply 01-17

26 35 26 Harmonic Filters 01-18

26 36 23 Automatic Transfer Switches 01-17

26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 01-17

26 42 00 Cathodic Protection 01-17

26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 01-17

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

26 55 71 Medical and Surgical Lighting Fixtures 01-18

26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 01-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19

27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15

27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 10-18

27 05 61 Leased Space, Communication Equipment and Systems 06-15

27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 11-16

27 08 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects Commissioning of Communications

Systems

08-19

27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-15

27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 06-15

27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16

27 31 00 Voice Communications Switching and Routing Equipment 06-15

27 31 31 Voice Communications Switching and Routing Equipment -

Extension

06-15

27 32 41 Two-Way Radio Equipment and Systems 10-18

27 41 31 Master Antenna Television Equipment and Systems 06-15

27 51 16 Public Address and Mass Notification Systems 10-18

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27 51 23 Intercommunications and Program Systems 06-15

27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems 10-18

27 52 41 Miscellaneous Medical Systems 06-15

27 53 19 Distributed Radio Antenna (Within Building) Equipment and System

10-18

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 04-18

28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security

10-18

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security

Systems

11-16

28 08 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems

08-19

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11

28 13 16 Physical Access Control System and Database Management 09-11

28 13 53 Security Access Detection 09-11

28 16 00 Intrusion Detection System 10-11

28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11

28 26 00 Electronic Personal Protection System 09-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

28 52 31 Emergency Call System 06-15

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork 07-16

31 20 11 Earthwork (Short Form) 10-12

31 23 19 Dewatering 10-12

31 23 23.33 Flowable Fill 10-12

31 32 23 Pressure Grouting Soil Stabilization 10-12

31 62 00 Driven Piles 10-12

31 63 16 Auger Cast Grout Piles 10-12

31 63 26 Drilled Caissons 10-12

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 08-16

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 09-15

32 14 16 Brick Unit Paving 08-16

32 17 23 Pavement Markings 08-16

32 31 13 Chain Link Fences and Gates 06-18

32 31 40 High Security Fences and Gates 08-16

32 84 00 Planting Irrigation 08-16

32 90 00 Planting 08-16

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

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33 08 00 Commissioning of Site Utility Systems 11-16

33 08 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects Commissioning of Site Utility

Systems

08-19

33 10 00 Water Utilities 03-17

33 30 00 Sanitary Sewer Utilities 06-13

33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 12-17

33 46 13 Foundation Drainage 10-11

33 51 00 Natural-Gas Distribution 10-11

33 63 00 Steam Energy Distribution 09-17

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

34 71 13 Passive Vehicle Barriers 04-18

34 75 13.13 Active Vehicle Barriers 08-16

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation

48 14 00 Solar Energy Electrical Power Generation System 10-17

48 15 00 Wind Energy Electrical Power Generation System 10-17

48 16 23 Geothermal Energy Electrical Power Generation System 10-17

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

The drawings listed below accompanying this specification form a part of the contract.

Discipline Title List

GENERAL

GI001 PROJECT COVER SHEET 1 3

FIRE SUPPRESSION

FX001 FIRE SUPPRESSION GENERAL INFORMATION AND

DETAILS

1 16

FX002 FIRE SUPPRESSION ELECTRICAL GENERAL INFORMATION 2 16

FX101A SUBBASEMENT FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN - AREA A 3 16

FX101B SUBBASEMENT FIRE SUPPRESSION PLANS - AREA B 4 16

FX101C SUBBASEMENT FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN - AREA C 5 16

FX101D SUBBASEMENT FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN - AREA D 6 16

FX102 FIRST FLOOR FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN 7 16

FX411 FIRE SUPPRESSION PLANS AND SECTIONS - STAIR 1 8 16

FX421 FIRE SUPPRESSION PLANS AND SECTIONS - STAIR 2 9 16

FX431 FIRE SUPPRESSION PLANS AND SECTIONS - STAIR 3 10 16

FX441 FIRE SUPPRESSION PLANS AND SECTIONS - STAIR 4 11 14

FX451 FIRE SUPPRESSION PLANS AND SECTIONS - STAIR 5 12 16

FX461 FIRE SUPPRESSION PLANS - STAIR 6 13 16

FX462 FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN AND SECTIONS - STAIR 6 14 16

FX901 EXISTING FIRE SUPPRESSION RISER SCHEMATIC 15 16

Fx902 NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION RISER SCHEMATIC 16 16

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

Department of Veterans Affairs Clement J. Zablocki VAMC

Replace Fire Sprinkler System Risers, Bldg. 111 VA Project No. 695-19-104

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Prepared by:

Apogee Consulting Group, PA

1151 Kildaire Farm Road Cary, NC 27511

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.10 RESTORATION

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.15 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.17 RESIDENT ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.20 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS

1.21 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.22 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.23 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.24 TESTS

1.25 INSTRUCTIONS

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695-19-104 Replace Fire Sprinkler System Risers, Bldg. 111 95% Construction Documents

Milwaukee, WI 53295 January 23, 202003-01-20 ii

1.26 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.27 RELOCATED // EQUIPMENT // ITEMS //

1.28 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT

1.29 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.30 SAFETY SIGN

1.31 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.32 FINAL ELEVATION Digital Images

1.33 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.34 VA TRIRIGA CPMS

03-01-20

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SPEC WRITER NOTES:

1. Delete between // ---- //if not applicable to project. Include following Notice on 8a contracts only.

2. //NOTICE: The provisions of this Section, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, pertain only to the contract between the Small Business Administration and its selected subcontractor(s).//

3. Verify identification requirements for all construction workers required by the medical center. ADD a statement concerning Photo ID requirements.

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Refer to section 01 35 26, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS for safety and infection control requirements.

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for __________________________

___________________________________________________________________ as required by drawings and specifications.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Following paragraph is applicable for construction at existing hospitals.See attached Scope of Work.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only as described in the solicitation in accordance with FAR 52.236-27 Site Visit

(Construction)Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the //Medical Center Engineering Officer.// Cemetery

Director//.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Include following paragraph only on A/E projects.

C. Offices of _________________________________________________________, Apogee Consulting Group, as Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as

01 00 00 -2 expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: The following paragraph is intended for use on Central Office projects and A/E projects where certain tests are to be performed by a VA retained Testing Laboratory.

D. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by Department of Veterans Affairs, the Contractor shall notify the Resident Engineer // COR //in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than three work days unless otherwise designated by the Resident Engineer //COR //.

DE. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA security management program and obtain permission of the

VA police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access. Refer to Section 01 01 10-SN SPECIAL NOTES for fingerprint, badging, construction door access and parking requirements.

SPEC WRITER NOTES:

1. In paragraph below change title, "GENERAL CONSTRUCTION" as necessary to reflect project title, such as A/C, Sewers, etc.

2. Unit-price items will only be used when their use is directed by the Project Manager. When using unit-price items insert FAR clause 52.215-26 in the contract specifications.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S) – SEE BID SCHEDULE

A. ITEM I, //GENERAL CONSTRUCTION:// _______:// Work includes general construction, alterations, roads, walks, grading, drainage, //______// necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items.

ITEM II, //Electrical Work:// _______:// Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required electrical construction work on this project including….., , //______//.

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ITEM III, //Mechanical Work:// _______:// Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required Mechanical construction work on this project including….., , //______//.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: AE should define the specific scope of the project in the bid items to provide a project overview. A breakdown of additional items should be added to cover the work as required

SPEC WRITER NOTE: If prices are needed for Alternate Bid Items, describe Alternate Items below and show items on

SOLICITAION, OFFER AND AWARD (SF 1442).

Coordinate with Project Manager.

B. ALTERNATE NO.1: ____________________________________________

C. ALTERNATE NO. 2:____________________________________________

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Drawings and specifications (contract documents) may be obtained from the beta.SAM.gov website where the solicitation is posted. Hard copies will be the responsibility and expense of the contractor(s).Drawings and contract documents may be obtained from the website where the solicitation is posted. Additional copies will be at Contractor's expense,.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Modify following article to suit the project. Coordinate with Medical Center.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

1. The security plan defines both physical and administrative security procedures that will remain effective for the entire duration of the project.

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2. The General Contractor is responsible for assuring that all sub-contractors working on the project and their employees also comply with these regulations.

B. Security Procedures:

1. General Contractor’s employees shall not enter the project site without appropriate badge. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

2. A Special Agreement SAC form is required for every contract employee. See the SPECIAL NOTES specification for an example of this SAC form. This needs to be supplied to the COR for every contract employee on the jobsite. Even if the contractor has an active badge, a SAC form is needed for the COR’s records.

2. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the Contracting Officer so that security //escort// arrangements// can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

3. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the Contracting Officer.

4. VA reserves the right to close down or shut down the project site and order General Contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency. The General Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting Officer.

C. Guards:

1. The General Contractor shall provide unarmed guards at the project site // 24 hours a days, 7 days a week// // after construction hours//.

2. The Contractor shall provide the guards and VA police with communication devices as directed.

3. The general Contractor shall install equipment for recording guard rounds to ensure systematic checking of the premises.

D. Key Control:

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1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the Contracting officers representative (COR)//

Resident Engineer // COR // //for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

2. The General Contractor shall turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation. See Section 08 71

00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

CE. Document Control:

1. Before starting any work, the General Contractor/Sub Contractors shall submit an electronic security memorandum describing the approach to following goals and maintaining confidentiality of

“sensitive information”.

12. The General Contractor is responsible for safekeeping of all drawings, project manual and other project information. This information shall be shared only with those with a specific need to accomplish the project.

3. Certain documents, sketches, videos or photographs and drawings may be marked “Law Enforcement Sensitive” or “Sensitive Unclassified”.

Secure such information in separate containers and limit the access to only those who will need it for the project. Return the information to the Contracting Officer upon request.

24. These security documents shall not be removed or transmitted from the project site without the written approval of Contracting

Officer.

35. All paper waste or electronic media such as CD’s and diskettes shall be shredded and destroyed in a manner acceptable to the VA.

46. Notify Contracting Officer and Site Security Officer immediately when there is a loss or compromise of “sensitive information”.

7. All electronic information shall be stored in specified location following VA standards and procedures using an Engineering Document

Management Software (EDMS).

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a. Security, access and maintenance of all project drawings, both scanned and electronic shall be performed and tracked through the

EDMS system.

b. “Sensitive information” including drawings and other documents may be attached to e-mail provided all VA encryption procedures are followed.

DF. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Permits shall be issued for General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only. See the SPECIAL NOTES

SpecificationVehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submitted 24 hours before the date and time of access. Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.

2. A limited number of (2 to 5) permits shall be issued for General

Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Coordinate editing with facility Safety

Manager/Officer at VA medical facilities. Edit subparagraphs C, E, G, H, M, P and Q carefully as they directly relate to interim life safety measures required in or adjacent to construction affecting occupied buildings by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of

Healthcare Organizations. At other sites, edit for project and delete // and facility Safety // Manager // Officer// provisions.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the

Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the

Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the

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Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting

Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting

Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting

Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The

Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

(FAR 52.236-10)

SPEC WRITER NOTES:

1. Use Paragraphs D through O for projects at existing sites and Paragraphs E* through F* for projects at new stations.

2. If construction fences are required, and if there are any requirements or limitations on workers’ parking and access by VA or Contractor, they should be so stated in this article.

3. Check with requirements of Network Analysis System when that Section is included on project, because the Project Analysis Group generally composes the following subparagraphs G through H' to supplement the NAS section.

4. On large projects, the drawings should indicate the space available to the Contractor. On small projects the Resident Engineer // COR // may determine what space may be made available.

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be // as shown on the drawings. // as determined by the Resident Engineer // as determined by the COR //. //

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E. Workers are subject to rules of // Medical Center // Cemetery // applicable to their conduct.

//E*. Execute work in such a manner as to interfere as little as possible with work being done by others. Keep roads clear of construction materials, debris, standing construction equipment and vehicles at all times. //

F. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of // Medical Center // Cemetery // as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others. // Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the building structure, are not permitted in buildings that are occupied, during construction, jointly by patients or medical personnel, and

Contractor's personnel, except as permitted by Resident Engineer //

COR. //where required by limited working space. //

1. Do not store materials and equipment in other than assigned areas.

2. // Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas within buildings in use by Department of

Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two work daysworkdays. // Provide unobstructed access to // Medical Center //

Cemetery // areas required to remain in operation.

3. Where access by // Medical Center // Cemetery // personnel to vacated portions of buildings is not required, storage of

Contractor's materials and equipment will be permitted subject to fire and safety requirements.

//GF*. Utilities Services: Where necessary to cut existing pipes, electrical wires, conduits, cables, etc., of utility services, or of fire protection systems or communications systems (except telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by Resident Engineer //COR

//. All such actions shall be coordinated with the COR or Utility

Company involved:

1. Whenever it is required that a connection fee be paid to a public utility provider for new permanent service to the construction project, for such items as water, sewer, electricity, gas or steam, 01 00 00 -9 payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Government and not the Contractor. //

HG. Phasing:

The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur.

It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. The work to be outlined shall include, but not be limited to:

To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the Resident

Engineer // COR // with a schedule of approximate // phasing // dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the Resident Engineer // COR // twothree weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such // phasing // dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to

// Medical Center Director, // Cemetery Director, // Resident Engineer

// COR, // and Contractor, as followsthe phasing is laid out in the provided construction plans:.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Set up phasing by buildings, wings, floors, or areas in accordance with information received from Medical Center through Project Director.

Phase I:

Phase II:

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Following sub-paragraphs H and H' shall be used where entire buildings are vacated. Coordinate with preceding phasing paragraph. Edit and use sub-paragraphs H and H' as indicated by project requirements. If the project includes NAS, the Project Analysis Group should furnish information about which buildings or areas that cannot be vacated during construction.

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H. // Building (s) No. (s) // Part of Bldg.// _____will be vacated by Government in accordance with above phasing beginning immediately after date of receipt of Notice to Proceed and turned over to Contractor.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Use the first sentence of Paragraph H', including material enclosed within " // ," only if all areas will be vacated by VA during the periods of alterations. Delete material within " // " from first sentence and include subparagraph 1 and 2 if one or more areas will be occupied by VA during the periods of alterations.

//HI. Building(s) No. 111(s) _______ will be occupied during performance of work // . // ; but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated. //

//1. Certain areas of Building(s) No. (s) _____ will be occupied by Medical

Center personnel for various periods as listed below:

AREA PERIOD

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical Centers operations will not be hindered. Contractor shall permit access to Department of Veterans

Affairs personnel and patients through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. These routes whether access or egress shall be isolated from the construction area by temporary partitions and have walking surfaces, lighting etc.

to facilitate patient and staff access. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of Veterans Affairs so that Medical Center operations will continue during the construction period.

2. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding

Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed. //

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//I. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m (seven feet) minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings.

Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum 375mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm

(one inch) above grade. Remove the fence when directed by Resident

Engineer // COR //.

J. When a building and/or construction site is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility including upkeep and maintenance therefore:

1. Contractor shall maintain a minimum temperature of 4 degrees C (40 degrees F) at all times, except as otherwise specified.

2. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspection of site with Fire Department or Company (Department of Veterans Affairs or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from

Contractor's employee or watchman.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: If anticipated work involves a serious disruption of services, the permitted down time and other limitations should be mentioned in the specification.

K. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for // Medical

Center // Cemetery // at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services. Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems

(including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by

Resident Engineer // COR //.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be

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[Chief Engineer][Chief of Facilities Management]. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR

COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 00, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR

ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY for additional requirements.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to

Resident Engineer // COR //, in writing, 287 days in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

3. Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operations of // Medical Center // Cemetery // .

Interruption time approved by Medical Center may occur at other than

Contractor's normal working hours.

4. Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, at least 3515 calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the Resident Engineer // COR //.

5. In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of Resident Engineer // COR //. Such approval will be confirmed in writing as soon as practical.

6. Whenever it is required that a connection fee be paid to a public utility provider for new permanent service to the construction project, for such items as water, sewer, electricity, gas or steam, payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Government and not the Contractor.

L. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely removed, shall be sealed, capped or plugged at the main, branch or panel they originate from. The lines shall not be capped in finished areas, but shall be

01 00 00 -13 removed and sealed, capped or plugged in ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

M. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles. // Wherever excavation for new utility lines cross existing roads, at least one lane must be open to traffic at all times with approval. //

2. Method and scheduling of required cutting, altering and removal of existing roads, walks and entrances must be approved by the Resident

Engineer // COR //.

N. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by Resident Engineer // COR //. This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in

Article, USE OF ROADWAYS.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Use following Subparagraph O on existing cemetery projects only.

O. Coordination of Construction with Cemetery Director: The burial activities at a National Cemetery shall take precedence over construction activities. The Contractor must cooperate and coordinate with the Cemetery Director, through the Resident Engineer // COR //, in arranging construction schedule to cause the least possible interference with cemetery activities in actual burial areas.

Construction noise during the interment services shall not disturb the service. Trucks and workers shall not pass through the service area during this period:

1. The Contractor is required to discontinue his work sufficiently in advance of Easter Sunday, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Memorial Day, Veteran's Day and/or Federal holidays, to permit him to clean up all areas of operation adjacent to existing burial plots before these dates.

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2. Cleaning up shall include the removal of all equipment, tools, materials and debris and leaving the areas in a clean, neat condition.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Include the following references to Supply Representative only on STATION LEVEL PROJECTS.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the Resident Engineer // COR // // and a representative of VA Supply Service, of // buildings // areas of buildings // in areas which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by // both, // all three, //the Contractor and submitted to the COR Contracting

Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

1. Existing condition and types of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces not required to be altered throughout // affected areas of the // building. // buildings. //

2. Existence and conditions of items such as plumbing fixtures and accessories, electrical fixtures, equipment, venetian blinds, shades, etc., required by drawings to be either reused or relocated, or both.

3. Shall note any discrepancies between drawings and existing conditions at site.

4. Shall designate areas for working space, materials storage and routes of access to areas within buildings where alterations occur and which have been agreed upon by Contractor and Resident Engineer

// COR //.

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of

Resident Engineer // COR // // and/or Supply Representative //, to be in such condition that their…