S02 - SECTION 02 41 00 Demolition.pdf

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Palo Alto, Building 100, VA Palo Alto Health Care System Final Bid Document

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SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION:

This section specifies demolition and removal of portions of buildings, utilities, other structures and debris.

1.2 RELATED WORK:

A. Not Used.

1.3 PROTECTION:

A. Perform demolition in such manner as to eliminate hazards to persons and property; to minimize interference with use of adjacent areas, utilities and structures or interruption of use of such utilities; and to provide free passage to and from such adjacent areas of structures.

Comply with requirements of GENERAL CONDITIONS Article, ACCIDENT

PREVENTION.

B. Provide safeguards, including warning signs, barricades, temporary fences, warning lights, and other similar items that are required for protection of all personnel during demolition and removal operations.

Comply with requirements of Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, Article PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS.

E. Prevent spread of flying particles and dust. Sprinkle rubbish and debris with water to keep dust to a minimum. Do not use water if it results in hazardous or objectionable condition such as, but not limited to; ice, flooding, or pollution. Vacuum and dust the work area daily.

F. NOT USED:

G. Before beginning any demolition work, the Contractor shall survey the site and examine the drawings and specifications to determine the extent of the work. The contractor shall take necessary precautions to avoid damages to existing items to remain in place, to be reused, or to remain the property of the Medical Center; any damaged items shall be repaired or replaced as approved by the Contracting Officers

Representative. The Contractor shall coordinate the work of this

07 92 00 - 2 section with all other work and shall construct and maintain shoring, bracing, and supports as required. The Contractor shall ensure that structural elements are not overloaded and shall be responsible for increasing structural supports or adding new supports as may be required as a result of any cutting, removal, or demolition work performed under this contract. Do not overload structural elements.

Provide new supports and reinforcement for existing construction weakened by demolition or removal works. Repairs, reinforcement, or structural replacement must have Contracting Officers Representative’s approval.

H. The work shall comply with the requirements of Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS.

I. The work shall comply with the requirements of Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, Article 1.7 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES.

1.4 UTILITY SERVICES:

A. NOT USED.

B. NOT USED

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 DEMOLITION:

A. Completely demolish and remove equipment, electrical and associated materials.

B. Cut roof coverings, sheet metal and structural members as needed to provide an opening large enough to remove existing equipment and install new equipment.

C. Store removed roof section out of the way of lifting operations to ne reinstalled at the completion of the lifting operation(s).

3.2 CLEAN-UP:

On completion of work of each phase and after removal of all debris, leave site in clean condition satisfactory to Contracting Officers

Representative. Clean-up shall include off the Medical Center disposal of all items and materials not required to remain property of the

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Government as well as all debris and rubbish resulting from demolition operations.