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STAR CENTER SUMMARY OF WORK

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SUMMARY OF WORK

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SECTION 01 11 00 - SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Contract Description: See contract documents for Scope of Work.

B. Contractor use of site and premises.

C. Work Sequence.

D. Owner occupancy.

1.2 WORK BY CONTRACTOR

A. The scope of work listed on drawings.

1.3 CONTRACTOR USE OF SITE AND PREMISES

A. General: The Contractor shall have limited use of the premises for construction operations throughout the course of the work until Substantial Completion. The Contractor's use of the premises is limited by the Owner's right to continue operations and to perform construction operations with its own forces or to employ separate contractors on portions of the project. Confine operations to areas within construction area. Portions of the site beyond the construction area are not to be disturbed. Facilities or portions of facilities shall not be occupied during construction, unless exits, fire detection and early warning systems, fire protection and safety barriers are continuously maintained and clearly marked at all times.

B. The Contractor shall submit to and comply with all access and security requirements of the Star Center and Raytheon Company. Contractors and sub-contractors who are to work inside the Raytheon areas will need to submit their identification information shortly after the notice to proceed has been issued. Persons who fail to gain escort clearance will not be allowed inside the building and it is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure they have personnel who are escort clearance capable to be allowed into the building BEFORE the project commencement. All personnel full names and a copy of their driver’s license for those applying for a non-escort badge shall be provided to the STAR Center project manager for submission prior to the start of the project. There are no exceptions.

C. A maximum of (3) three non-escort badges shall be allowed for the Prime

Contractor. Each Subcontractor shall be allowed a maximum of (2) two

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01 11 00-2 non-escort badges. All other technicians shall apply for daily visitor’s badges when entering Raytheon.

D. The Contractor shall maintain full care and control of the portion of the site where construction operations are occurring. However, the building will remain occupied and normal operations will continue therein.

E. All areas disturbed by construction operations shall be returned to their original condition prior to Substantial Completion.

F. Any work that will cause interruptions to STAR Center tenants, whether the work is inside the tenant space or outside of the tenant space, especially welding, must be completed after hours or on weekends and coordinated with the STAR Center and the tenants.

G. Emergency Building Exits During Construction: Shall be accessible at all times.

H. Construction Operations: Scheduled by Contractor and approved by STAR center project manager.

I. Time Restrictions for Performing Interior and Exterior Work: Scheduled by Owner.

1.4 WORK SEQUENCE

A. The contractor shall obtain all necessary permits, authorizations, code inspections and site inspections required by local and/or regional authorities on a timely basis so as not to delay the project.

B. Construct Work in phases to accommodate Owner's occupancy during the construction period, coordinate construction schedule and operations with Owner:

1.5 OWNER OCCUPANCY

A. The Owner intends to occupy portions of the premises during construction. Schedule work with Owner.

B. Cooperate with Owner to minimize conflict, and to facilitate Owner's operations.

C. Schedule the Work to accommodate this requirement.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

A. Not Used

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

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STAR CENTER PROJECT COORDINATION

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PROJECT COORDINATION

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SECTION 01 31 00 - PROJECT COORDINATION

A. Project coordination by the County Project Manager.

B. Construction mobilization.

C. Schedules.

D. Submittals.

E. Coordination drawings.

F. Closeout procedures.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section Contract Closeout: Contract Closeout Procedures.

1.3 PROJECT COORDINATOR

A. Project Coordinator: Appointed by Owner.

1.4 CONSTRUCTION MOBILIZATION

A. Cooperate with the Project Coordinator in allocation of mobilization areas of site; for field offices and sheds, for access, traffic, and parking facilities.

B. During construction, coordinate use of site and facilities through the Project Coordinator.

C. Comply with Project Coordinator's procedures for intra-project communications; submittals, reports and records, schedules, coordination drawings, and recommendations; and resolution of ambiguities and conflicts.

D. Comply with instructions of the Project Coordinator for use of temporary utilities and construction facilities.

E. Coordinate field engineering and layout work under instructions of the Project Coordinator.

1.5 SCHEDULES

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A. The Contractor shall prepare and submit a Microsoft project management schedule file. Approval of the schedule by the Architect and Owner shall not relieve the CM of responsibility for scheduling the work and maintaining progress as specified in the Contract Documents.

1. Schedule shall show critical submittal dates related to each activity or prepare separate coordinated listing of critical submittal dates. Show phases of work within each activity for major elements which involve purchase lead-time, fabrication, or other coordination issues, as well as installation. In addition to a critical path for each of the work segments, an overall critical path relating these segments to the overall project completion time shall be indicated.

1.6 PERSONNEL

A. Prior to Notice to Proceed, Contractor shall submit a list of staff assignments, including the Superintendent and Project Manager. List their addresses and business contact telephone numbers. Identify the Contractor's point of contact for all communication regarding the project.

Provide home phone number of one person for emergency contact after business hours.

B. Comply with the Star Center and Raytheon Company requirements for security and access into the building and onto the roof prior to the start of the project.

1.7 LIST OF SUBCONTRACTORS

A. Prior to Notice to Proceed, Contractor shall submit to the Owner a list of all subcontractors for the project.

B. Note: When any work is being completed on the project by sub-contractors the Prime Contractor shall have the project leader or one of the other technicians with a non-escort badge be onsite during completion of the work.

1.8 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit preliminary shop drawings, product data and samples in accordance with Section Submittals for review and compliance with Contract Documents, for field dimensions and clearances, for relation to available space, and for relation to work of separate contracts. Revise and resubmit as required.

B. Submit applications for payment on forms requested by Owner for review, and for transmittal to Owner.

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C. Submit requests for interpretation of Contract Documents, and obtain instructions through the Design Professional and Owner.

D. Process requests for substitutions, and change orders, through the Design Professional and Owner.

E. Deliver closeout submittals for review and preliminary inspection reports, for transmittal to Design Professional and Owner.

1.9 COORDINATION DRAWINGS

A. Provide information required by Design Professional for preparation of coordination drawings.

B. Review drawings prior to submission to Owner.

1.10 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

A. Notify Design Professional when Work is considered ready for Substantial

Completion. Accompany Project Coordinator on preliminary inspection to determine items to be listed for completion or correction in Contractor's Notice of Substantial Completion.

B. Comply with Project Coordinator's instructions to correct items of work listed in executed Certificates of Substantial Completion and for access to Owner occupied areas.

C. Notify Project Coordinator when Work is considered finally complete.

Accompany Project Coordinator on preliminary final inspection.

D. Comply with Project Coordinator's instructions for completion of items of Work determined by Owner's final inspection.

STAR CENTER SUBMITTALS

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SUBMITTALS

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SECTION 01 33 00 - SUBMITTALS

A. Submittal procedures.

B. Construction progress schedules.

C. Proposed Products list.

D. Shop Drawings.

E. Product Data.

F. Samples.

G. Manufacturer's instructions.

H. Manufacturers' certificates.

I. Construction photographs.

A. Section Contract Closeout: Contract warranty and manufacturers' certificates closeout submittals.

1.3 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. Transmit each submittal with Design Professional’s submittal form.

B. Sequentially number the transmittal form. Resubmittals to have original number with an alphabetic suffix.

C. Each submittal shall include specification section number and name in the electronic file for tracking.

D. Identify Project, Contractor, Subcontractor or supplier; pertinent drawing and detail number, and specification section number, as appropriate.

E. Apply Contractor's stamp, signed or initialed certifying that review, verification of Products required, field dimensions, adjacent construction Work, and coordination of information, is in accordance with the requirements of the Work and Contract Documents.

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F. Schedule submittals to expedite the Project, and deliver to Owner at business address. Coordinate submission of related items.

G. Identify variations from Contract Documents and Product or system limitations which may be detrimental to successful performance of the completed Work.

H. Provide space for Contractor and Design Professional Approval stamps.

I. Revise and resubmit submittals as required, identify all changes made since previous submission.

J. Distribute copies of reviewed submittals to concerned parties. Instruct parties to promptly report any inability to comply with provisions.

1.4 PRODUCT DATA

A. Submit the number of copies which the Contractor requires, plus electronic copy to the project manager.

B. Mark each copy to identify applicable products, models, options, and other data. Supplement manufacturers' standard data to provide information unique to this Project.

C. After review distribute in accordance with Article above and provide approved electronic file for Closeout Record Documents described in Section Contract Closeout.

1.5 MANUFACTURER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

A. When specified in individual specification sections, submit printed instructions for delivery, storage, assembly, installation, start-up, adjusting, and finishing, in quantities specified for Product Data.

B. Identify conflicts between manufacturers' instructions and Contract

Documents.

C. Shall be in accordance with FBC Mechanical 304.1.

1.6 MANUFACTURER CERTIFICATES

A. When specified in individual specification sections, submit manufacturer's certificate to Owner, for review, in quantities specified for Product Data.

B. Indicate material or Product conforms to or exceeds specified requirements. Submit supporting reference data, affidavits, and certifications as appropriate.

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C. Certificates may be recent or previous test results on material or Product, but must be acceptable to Owner.

STAR CENTER STARTING OF SYSTEMS

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SECTION 01 75 00- STARTING OF SYSTEMS

A. Starting systems.

B. Demonstration and instructions.

C. Testing, adjusting, and balancing.

A. Section Contract Closeout: System operation and maintenance data and extra materials.

1.3 STARTING SYSTEMS

A. All AHUs will be installed over a weekend and a basic start-up shall be performed to provide cooling by 7 AM Monday morning.

B. Notify Owner seven days prior to start-up of each item. Factory start-up shall be provided after installation is complete and performed so as to minimize interruption to the STAR center and its tenants.

C. Verify that each piece of equipment or system has been checked for proper lubrication, drive rotation, belt tension, control sequence, or for other conditions which may cause damage.

D. Verify that tests, meter readings, and specified electrical characteristics agree with those required by the equipment or system manufacturer.

E. Verify wiring and support components for equipment are complete and tested.

F. Execute start-up under supervision of responsible manufacturer's representative in accordance with manufacturers' instructions.

G. When specified in individual specification Sections, require manufacturer to provide authorized representative to be present at site to inspect, check, and approve equipment or system installation prior to start-up, and to supervise placing equipment or system in operation.

H. Submit a written report in accordance that equipment or system has been properly installed and is functioning correctly.

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1.4 DEMONSTRATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

A. Demonstrate operation and maintenance of Products to Owner's personnel two weeks prior to date of Substantial Completion.

B. Demonstrate Project equipment by a qualified manufacturers' representative who is knowledgeable about the Project.

C. For equipment or systems requiring seasonal operation, perform demonstration for other season within six months.

D. Utilize operation and maintenance manuals as basis for instruction.

Review contents of manual with Owners' personnel in detail to explain all aspects of operation and maintenance.

E. Demonstrate start-up, operation, control, adjustment, trouble-shooting, servicing, maintenance, and shutdown of each item of equipment at scheduled time, and designated location.

F. Prepare and insert additional data in operations and maintenance manuals when need for additional data becomes apparent during instruction.

1.5 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING

A. Refer to Section 23 05 93 for additional information.

STAR CENTER CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

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SECTION 01 77 00 – CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

1.1 SUMMARY

A. General: This section includes general requirements near end of Contract Time, in preparation for substantial completion, final acceptance, final payment, normal termination of contract, occupancy and similar actions evidencing completion of the work.

B. Specific requirements for individual units of work are specified in other specification sections.

C. Time of closeout is directly related to "Substantial Completion", and therefore may be either a single time period for entire work or a series of time periods for individual parts of the work which have been noted as substantially complete at different dates.

1.2 PREREQUISITES TO SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

A. General: Prior to requesting inspection for certification of substantial completion (for either entire work or portions thereof):

1. Provide final record documents for the entire project of portion thereof.

2. Provide operating and maintenance manuals.

3. Provide training/instructions to Owner maintenance personnel.

4. Start-up testing of all systems.

5. Testing, balancing, adjusting and commissioning of all systems.

6. Discontinue (or change over) and remove from project site temporary facilities and services, along with construction tools and facilities, mock-ups not approved to remain in place as part of completed work, and similar elements.

7. In progress payment request, coincident with or first following date claimed, show either 100% completion for portion of work claimed as "substantially complete", or list incomplete items, value of work not completed, and reasons for being incomplete. Include supporting documentation for completion as indicated in these contract documents.

B. Inspection Procedures: Upon receipt of Contractor's request, the

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Design Professional will either proceed with inspection or advise Contractor of prerequisites not fulfilled. Following initial inspection, the Design Professional will note substantial completion, or advise Contractor of work which must be performed and repeat inspection when requested and assured that work has been substantially completed. Results of completed inspection will form initial "punch-list" for final acceptance.

1.3 PREREQUISITES TO FINAL ACCEPTANCE

A. General: Prior to requesting final inspection for certification of final acceptance and final payment, as required by General Provisions and Conditions, complete the following and list known exceptions (if any) in request:

1. Submit final payment request with final releases and supporting documentation not previously submitted and accepted.

2. Submit copy of final punch-list of itemized work to be completed or corrected, stating that each item has been completed or otherwise resolved for acceptance.

3. Complete final cleaning up requirements, including touch-up painting of marred surfaces.

4. Touch-up and otherwise repair and restore marred exposed finishes.

B. Reinspection Procedure: Upon receipt of Contractor's notice that the work has been completed, including punch-list items resulting from earlier inspections, and excepting incomplete items delayed because of acceptable circumstances, the Design Professional will reinspect the work. Upon completion of reinspection, the Design Professional will either prepare certificate of final acceptance or advise Contractor of work not completed or obligations not fulfilled as required for final acceptance. If necessary, procedure will be repeated.

C. Record Sample Submittal: Immediately prior to date(s) of substantial completion, the Design Professional and the Owner will meet with Contractor at site, and will determine which (if any) of submitted samples maintained by Contractor during progress of the work are to be retained by the Owner. Comply with the Design Professional instructions for packaging, identification marking, and delivery.

2.1 INSTRUCTIONS TO MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL

A. Where instructions to maintenance personnel are specified in other sections furnish, without additional expense to the Owner, the services of competent instructors, who will give full instruction in the care, adjustment, and operation of the systems and equipment to designated maintenance personnel.

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B. Each instructor shall be familiar with all parts of the system on which he is to give instruction and shall be trained in operating theory as well as in practical operation and maintenance work. Employ factory trained instructors wherever practical and available.

C. Unless otherwise required or approved, give instruction during the regular work week prior to the equipment being accepted and turned over to the Owner for regular operation. Where significant changes or modifications in equipment are made under the terms of the guarantee, provide additional instruction as may be necessary to acquaint the operating personnel of the changes or modifications.

When more than four man-days (32 hours) of instruction are specified, approximately half of the time shall be classroom instruction and the other half with the equipment or system.

D. Utilize the maintenance manual for the system or equipment as a text for instruction. Instruction shall include a review of the maintenance manual.

E. Upon completion, obtain written acknowledgment from the Owner that the required instruction was completed.

2.2 POSTED OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

A. Post operating instructions approved by the Design Professional for each system and each principal piece of equipment for the use of operation and maintenance personnel.

B. Include wiring and control diagrams showing the complete layout of the entire system including equipment, piping, and valves, and control sequence, framed under glass or approved laminated plastic and posted where directed by the Design Professional.

C. Printed or engraved operating instructions for each principal piece of equipment including start-up, proper adjustment, operating, lubrication, shut-down, safety precautions, procedure in the event of equipment failure, and any other necessary items of instruction as recommended by the manufacturer of the unit shall be attached to or posted adjacent to the piece of equipment.

D. Operating instructions exposed to the weather shall be made of weather-resisting materials or shall be suitably enclosed to be weather protected.

E. Operating instructions shall not fade when exposed to sunlight and shall be secured to prevent easy removal or peeling.

STAR CENTER MINOR DEMOLITION FOR REMODELING

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SECTION 02 40 00 - MINOR DEMOLITION FOR REMODELING

A. Removal of designated building equipment and fixtures.

B. Removal of designated construction.

C. Identification of utilities.

1.2 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

A. Submit under provisions of Section Project Closeout.

B. Accurately record actual locations of capped utilities and subsurface obstructions.

1.3 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

A. Conform to all applicable code for demolition work, safety of structure, dust control and protection.

B. Obtain required permits from authorities.

C. Notify affected utility companies before starting work and comply with their requirements.

D. Do not close or obstruct egress width to exits.

E. Do not disable or disrupt building fire or life safety systems without 3 day prior written notice to the Owner.

F. Conform to procedures applicable when discovering hazardous or contaminated materials.

1.4 SEQUENCING

A. Sequence work under the provisions of Section Summary of Work.

B. Sequence activities as not to disrupt Owner's continuing occupation of the building.

1.5 SCHEDULING

A. Schedule work under the provisions of Section Submittals.

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B. Schedule Work to coincide with new construction.

C. Describe demolition removal procedures and schedule.

D. No work shall be performed during any and all religious services.

Coordinate with Owner.

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Provide, erect, and maintain temporary barriers and partitions where necessary to minimize impact of construction on facility operations.

B. Erect and maintain weatherproof closures for exterior openings.

C. Erect and maintain temporary partitions to prevent spread of dust, odors and noise to permit continued Owner occupancy, as specified in Section Summary of Work.

D. Protect existing materials and finishes which are not to be demolished.

E. Prevent movement of structure; provide required bracing and shoring.

F. Mark location of utilities.

3.2 DEMOLITION REQUIREMENTS

A. Conduct demolition to minimize interference with adjacent and occupied building areas.

B. Cease operations immediately if structure appears to be in danger. Notify Architect/Engineer. Do not resume operations until directed.

C. Maintain protected egress and access to the Work.

3.3 DEMOLITION

A. Disconnect, remove, cap and identify designated utilities within demolition areas.

B. Demolish in an orderly and careful manner. Protect existing supporting

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C. Except where noted otherwise, remove demolished materials from site.

Do not burn or bury materials on site.

D. Remove demolished materials from site as work progresses. Upon completion of work, leave areas in clean condition.

E. Remove temporary Work.

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STAR CENTER BASIC MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS

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SECTION 23 05 00 - BASIC MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General Conditions apply to this and the other sections of this Division.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes general administrative and procedural requirements for mechanical installations. The following administrative and procedural requirements are included in this Section to expand the requirements specified in General Requirements:

1. Submittals.

2. Coordination drawings.

3. Record documents.

4. Maintenance manuals.

5. Rough-ins.

6. Mechanical installations.

7. Cutting and patching.

B. Related Sections: The following sections contain requirements that relate to this section:

C. Section "ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT," for factory-installed motors, controllers, accessories, and connections.

D. Section "BASIC MECHANICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS," for materials and methods common to the remainder of Division, plus general related specifications including:

1. Access to mechanical installations.

2. Excavation for mechanical installations within the building boundaries, and from building to utilities connections.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. General: Follow the procedures specified in General Requirements Section "SUBMITTALS."

1.4 COORDINATION DRAWINGS

A. Prepare coordination drawings in accordance with General Requirement

Section "PROJECT COORDINATION," to a scale of 1/4"=1'-0" or larger;

detailing major elements, components, and systems of mechanical

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23 05 00-2 equipment and materials in relationship with other systems, installations, and building components. Indicate locations where space is limited for installation and access and where sequencing and coordination of installations are of importance to the efficient flow of the Work, including (but not necessarily limited to) the following:

1. Indicate the proposed locations of piping, ductwork, equipment, and materials. Include the following:

a. Clearances for installing and maintaining insulation.

b. Clearances for servicing and maintaining equipment, including tube removal, filter removal, and space for equipment disassembly required for periodic maintenance.

c. Equipment connections and support details.

d. Exterior wall and foundation penetrations.

e. Fire-rated wall and floor penetrations.

f. Sizes and location of required concrete pads and bases.

g. Valve stem movement.

2. Indicate scheduling, sequencing, movement, and positioning of large equipment into the building during construction.

3. Prepare floor plans, elevations, and details to indicate penetrations in floors, walls, and ceilings and their relationship to other penetrations and installations.

4. Prepare reflected ceiling plans to coordinate and integrate installations, air outlets and inlets, light fixtures, communication systems components, sprinklers, and other ceiling-mounted items.

1.5 RECORD DOCUMENTS

A. Prepare record documents in accordance with the requirements in

General Requirements Section "PROJECT CLOSEOUT." In addition to the requirements specified in the General Requirements, indicate the following installed conditions:

1. Ductwork mains and branches, size and location, for both exterior and interior; locations of dampers and other control devices;

filters, boxes, and terminal units requiring periodic maintenance or repair.

2. Mains and branches of piping systems, with valves and control devices located and numbered, concealed unions located, and with items requiring maintenance located (i.e., traps, strainers, expansion compensators, tanks, etc.). Valve location diagrams, complete with valve tag chart. Refer to Section "Mechanical Identification."

3. Equipment locations (exposed and concealed), dimensioned from prominent building lines.

4. Approved Substitutions, Contract Modifications, and actual equipment and materials installed.

5. Contract Modifications, actual equipment and materials installed.

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1.6 MAINTENANCE MANUALS

A. Prepare maintenance manuals in accordance with General Requirements

Section "PROJECT CLOSEOUT." In addition to the requirements specified in the General Requirements, include the following information for equipment items:

1. Description of function, normal operating characteristics and limitations, performance curves, engineering data and tests, and complete nomenclature and commercial numbers of replacement parts.

2. Manufacturer's printed operating procedures to include start-up, break-in, and routine and normal operating instructions;

regulation, control, stopping, shutdown, and emergency instructions; and summer and winter operating instructions.

3. Maintenance procedures for routine preventative maintenance and troubleshooting; disassembly, repair, and reassembly;

aligning and adjusting instructions.

4. Servicing instructions and lubrication charts and schedules.

1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Deliver products to the project properly identified with names, model numbers, types, grades, compliance labels, and other information needed for identification.

1.8 CLOSEOUT DOCUMENTS

A. The contractor shall provide electronic as-built construction drawings in AutoCAD dwg and Adobe pdf format. The mechanical drawings will be available in electronic format at the beginning of the project. The contractor shall sign the release provided by the engineer prior to receiving the files.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT APPLICABLE)

3.1 ROUGH-IN

A. Verify final locations for rough-ins with field measurements and with the requirements of the actual equipment to be connected.

B. Refer to equipment specifications in other sections for rough-in requirements.

3.2 MECHANICAL INSTALLATIONS

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A. General: Sequence, coordinate, and integrate the various elements of mechanical systems, materials, and equipment. Comply with the following requirements:

1. Coordinate mechanical systems, equipment, and materials installation with other building components.

2. Verify all dimensions by field measurements.

3. Arrange for chases, slots, and openings in other building components during progress of construction, to allow for mechanical installations.

4. Coordinate the installation of required supporting devices and sleeves to be set in poured-in-place concrete and other structural components, as they are constructed.

5. Sequence, coordinate, and integrate installations of mechanical materials and equipment for efficient flow of the Work. Give particular attention to large equipment requiring positioning prior to closing the building.

6. Where mounting heights are not detailed or dimensioned, install systems, materials, and equipment to provide the maximum headroom possible.

7. Install systems, materials, and equipment to conform with approved submittal data, including coordination drawings, to greatest extent possible. Conform to arrangements indicated by the Contract Documents, recognizing that portions of the Work are shown only in diagrammatic form. Where coordination requirements conflict with individual system requirements, refer conflict to the Architect/Engineering/Owner.

8. Install systems, materials, and equipment level and plumb, parallel and perpendicular to other building systems and components, where installed exposed in finished spaces.

9. Install mechanical equipment to facilitate servicing, maintenance, and repair or replacement of equipment components. As much as practical, connect equipment for ease of disconnecting, with minimum of interference with other installations. Extend grease fittings to an accessible location.

10. Install access panel or doors where units are concealed behind finished surfaces. Access panels and doors are specified in Section "ACCESS DOORS" and in Section "BASIC

MECHANICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS."

11. Install systems, materials, and equipment giving right-of-way priority to systems required to be installed at a specified slope.

12. All work performed in Raytheon areas shall follow Raytheon’s FOD and ESD requirements.

13. All roof areas shall not be damaged and fully protected during the AHU demolition and installation. Any damage caused by the contractor shall be repaired to original condition at the contractor’s expense.

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3.3 CUTTING AND PATCHING

A. General: Perform cutting and patching in accordance with General

Requirements Section "CUTTING AND PATCHING. "In addition to the requirements specified in General Requirements, the following requirements apply:

1. Protection of Installed Work: During cutting and patching operations, protect adjacent installations.

B. Perform cutting, fitting, and patching of mechanical equipment and materials required to:

1. Uncover Work to provide for installation of ill-timed Work.

2. Remove and replace defective Work.

3. Remove and replace Work not conforming to requirements of the

Contract Documents.

4. Remove samples of installed Work as specified for testing.

5. Install equipment and materials in existing structures.

6. Upon written instructions from the Architect/Engineer, uncover and restore Work to provide for Architect/Engineer observation of concealed Work.

C. Cut, remove and legally dispose of selected mechanical equipment, components, and materials as indicated, including but not limited to removal of mechanical piping, heating units, plumbing fixtures and trim, and other mechanical items made obsolete by the new work.

D. Protect the structure, furnishings, finishes, and adjacent materials not indicated or scheduled to be removed.

E. Provide and maintain temporary partitions or dust barriers adequate to prevent the spread of dust and dirt to adjacent areas.

F. Patch existing finished surfaces and building components using new materials specified for the original installation and experienced Installers.

Installers' qualifications refer to the materials and methods required for the surface and building components being patched.

G. Any hot work performed (structural modification welding and piping welding) shall require a hot work permit. Permit documentation form shall be provided by the STAR Center facility operations manager – Kevin Rzeszut. The contractor shall fill out and sign permit documentation forms. Any hot work performed in the building shall be coordinated with project manager well in advance of scheduled work period.

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STAR CENTER BASIC MECHANICAL MATERIALS & METHODS

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BASIC MECHANICAL MATERIALS &

METHODS

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SECTION 23 05 01 - BASIC MECHANICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS

Conditions, apply to this Section.

B. Requirements specified in Mechanical Section "Basic Mechanical

Requirements" apply to this Section.

A. This Section includes limited scope general construction materials and methods for application with mechanical installations as follows:

1. Mechanical equipment nameplate data.

2. Selective demolition including:

a. Nondestructive removal of materials and equipment for reuse or salvage as indicated.

b. Dismantling mechanical materials and equipment made obsolete by these installations.

3. Miscellaneous metals for support of mechanical materials and equipment.

4. Wood grounds, nailers, blocking, fasteners, and anchorage for support of mechanical materials and equipment.

5. Joint sealers for sealing around mechanical materials and equipment; and for sealing penetrations in fire and smoke barriers, floors, and foundation walls.

6. Access panels and doors in walls, ceilings, and floors for access to mechanical materials and equipment.

A. General: Submit the following in accordance with Conditions of Contract and General Requirements Section "SUBMITTALS."

B. Product data for the following products:

1. Access panels and doors.

2. Joint sealers.

C. Shop drawings detailing fabrication and installation for metal fabrications, and wood supports and anchorage for mechanical materials and equipment.

D. Coordination Drawings for access panel and door locations in accordance with Section "Basic Mechanical Requirements."

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E. Samples of joint sealer, consisting of strips of actual products showing full range of colors available for each product.

F. Welder certificates, signed by Contractor, certifying that welders comply with requirements specified under "Quality Assurance" article of this Section.

G. Schedules indicating proposed methods and sequence of operations for selective demolition prior to commencement of Work. Include coordination for shut-off of utility services and details for dust and noise control.

H. Coordinate sequencing with construction phasing and Owner occupancy specified in General Requirements Section "Summary of Work."

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Qualifications: Engage an experienced Installer for the installation and application joint sealers, access panels, and doors.

B. Qualify welding processes and welding operators in accordance with

AWS D1.1 "Structural Welding Code - Steel."

C. Certify that each welder has satisfactorily passed AWS qualification tests for welding processes involved and, if pertinent, has undergone re-certification.

D. Fire-Resistance Ratings: Where a fire-resistance classification is indicated, provide access door assembly with panel door, frame, hinge, and latch from manufacturer listed in the UL "Building Materials Directory" for rating shown.

E. Provide UL Label on each fire-rated access door.

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Deliver joint sealer materials in original unopened containers or bundles with labels informing about manufacturer, product name and designation, color, expiration period for use, pot life, curing time, and mixing instructions for multi-component materials.

B. Store and handle joint sealer materials in compliance with the manufacturers' recommendations to prevent their deterioration and damage.

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1.6 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Conditions Affecting Selective Demolition: The following project conditions apply:

1. Protect adjacent materials indicated to remain. Install and maintain dust and noise barriers to keep dirt, dust, and noise from being transmitted to adjacent areas. Remove protection and barriers after demolition operations are complete.

B. Follow Raytheon FOD contractor requirements.

C. Environmental Conditions: Apply joint sealers under temperature and humidity conditions within the limits permitted by the joint sealer manufacturer. Do not apply joint sealers to wet substrates.

1.7 SEQUENCE AND SCHEDULING

A. Coordinate all activities with the STAR Center project manager.

2.1 MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT NAMEPLATE DATA

A. Nameplate: For each piece of power operated mechanical equipment provide a permanent operational data nameplate indicating manufacturer, product name, model number, serial number, capacity, operating and power characteristics, labels of tested compliances, and similar essential data. Locate nameplates in an accessible location.

2.2 MISCELLANEOUS METALS

A. Steel plates, shapes, bars, and bar grating: ASTM A 36.

B. Cold-Formed Steel Tubing: ASTM A 500.

C. Hot-Rolled Steel Tubing: ASTM A 501.

D. Steel Pipe: ASTM A 53, Schedule 40, welded.

E. Non-shrink, Nonmetallic Grout: Premixed, factory-packaged, non-staining, non-corrosive, non-gaseous grout, recommended for interior and exterior applications.

F. Fasteners: Zinc-coated, type, grade, and class as required.

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3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine substrates, areas, and conditions, with Installer present, for compliance with requirements for installation tolerances and other conditions affecting installation and application of joint sealers and access panels. Do not proceed with installation until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.2 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

A. General: Demolish, remove, demount, and disconnect abandoned mechanical materials and equipment indicated to be removed and not indicated to be salvaged or saved.

B. Materials and Equipment To Be Salvaged: Remove, demount, and disconnect existing mechanical materials and equipment indicated to be removed and salvaged, and deliver materials and equipment to the location designated for storage.

C. Disposal and Cleanup: Remove from the site and legally dispose of demolished materials and equipment not indicated to be salvaged.

D. Mechanical Materials and Equipment: Demolish, remove, demount, and disconnect the following items:

1. Inactive and obsolete piping, fittings and specialties, equipment, ductwork, controls, fixtures, and insulation.

2. Piping and ducts embedded in floors, walls, and ceilings may remain if such materials do not interfere with new installations.

Remove materials above accessible ceilings. Drain and cap piping and ducts allowed to remain.

3. Inactive and obsolete electrical wiring, conduit, cabling, devices and all associated equipment.

E. Perform cutting and patching required from demolition in accordance with

Division 1 Section "Cutting and Patching."

STAR CENTER BASIC PIPING MATERIALS & METHODS

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SECTION 23 05 15 - BASIC PIPING MATERIALS AND METHODS

Conditions apply to work of this section.

A. This Section specifies piping materials and installation methods common to more than one section of the Mechanical Division and includes joining materials, piping specialties, and basic piping installation instructions.

B. Related Sections:

1. Section "BASIC MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS" applies to work of this Section.

2. Piping materials and installation methods peculiar to individual systems are specified within their respective system specification sections of the Mechanical Division.

3. Valves are specified in a separate section and in individual piping system sections of the Mechanical Division.

4. Section "EXPANSION COMPENSATION".

5. Section "SUPPORTS AND ANCHORS".

6. Section "MECHANICAL IDENTIFICATION".

A. Refer to Basic Mechanical Requirements for administrative and procedural requirements for submittals.

B. Product Data: Submit product data on the following items:

1. Escutcheons

2. Dielectric Unions and Fittings

3. Mechanical Sleeve Seals

4. Strainers

C. Quality Control Submittals:

1. Submit welders' certificates specified in Quality Assurance below.

A. Welder's Qualifications: All welders shall be qualified in accordance with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX, Welding and Brazing Qualifications. Welding procedures and testing shall comply with ANSI Standard B31.1.0 - Standard Code for Pressure Piping, Power

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Piping, and The American Welding Society, Welding Handbook.

B. Soldering and Brazing procedures shall conform to ANSI B9.1 Standard Safety Code for Mechanical Refrigeration.

A. Provide factory-applied plastic end-caps on each length of pipe and tube, except for concrete, corrugated metal, hub-and -spigot, clay pipe.

Maintain end-caps through shipping, storage and handling to prevent pipe-end damage and prevent entrance of dirt, debris, and moisture.

B. Protect stored pipes and tubes. Elevate above grade and enclose with durable, waterproof wrapping. When stored inside, do not exceed structural capacity of the floor.

C. Protect flanges, fittings, and specialties from moisture and dirt by inside storage and enclosure, or by packaging with durable, waterproof wrapping.

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Manufacturer uniformity: conform with the requirements specified in Section "BASIC MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS", under "Product Options."

B. Manufacturer: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide piping materials and specialties from one of the following:

1. Dielectric Unions:

a. Eclipse, Inc.

b. Perfection Corp.

c. Watts Regulator Co.

2. Strainers:

a. Armstrong Machine Works.

b. Hoffman Specialty ITT, Fluid Handling Div.

c. Metraflex Co.

d. R-P&C Valve; Div. White Consolidated Industries, Inc.

e. Spirax Sarco.

f. Trane Co.

g. Victaulic Co. of America. (low pressure applications only)

h. Watts Regulator Co.

2.2 PIPE AND FITTINGS

A. Refer to the individual piping system specification sections in the

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Mechanical Division for specifications on piping and fittings relative to that particular system.

2.3 JOINING MATERIALS

A. Welding Materials: Comply with Section II, Part C, ASME Boiler and

Pressure Vessel Code for welding materials appropriate for the wall thickness and chemical analysis of the pipe being welded.

B. Brazing Materials: Comply with SFA-5.8, Section II, ASME Broiler and

Pressure Vessel Code for brazing filler metal materials appropriate for the materials being joined.

C. Soldering Materials: Refer to individual piping system specifications for solder appropriate for each respective system.

D. Gaskets for Flanged Joints: Gasket material shall be full-faced for cast-iron flanges and raised-face for steel flanges. Select materials to suit the service of the piping system in which installed and which conform to their respective ANSI Standard (A21.11, B16.20, or B16.21). Provide materials that will not be detrimentally affected by the chemical and thermal conditions of the fluid being carried.

2.4 PIPING SPECIALTIES

A. Unions: Malleable-iron, Class 150 for low pressure service and class 250 for high pressure service; hexagonal stock, with ball-and-socket joints, metal-to-metal bronze seating surfaces; female threaded ends.

B. Dielectric Unions: Provide dielectric unions with appropriate end connections for the pipe materials in which installed (screwed, soldered, or flanged), which effectively isolate dissimilar metals, prevent galvanic action, and stop corrosion. Dielectric Waterway Fittings: electroplated steel or brass nipple, with an inert and non-corrosive, thermoplastic lining.

C. Y-Type Strainers: Provide strainers full line size of connecting piping, with ends matching piping system materials. Screens shall be Type 304 stainless steel, with 3/64" perforations at 233 per square inch.

1. Provide strainers with 125 psi working pressure rating for low pressure applications, and 250 psi pressure rating for high pressure application.

2. Threaded Ends, 2" and Smaller: Cast-iron body, screwed screen retainer with centered blowdown fitted with pipe plug.

3. Threaded Ends, 2-1/2" and Larger: Cast-iron body, bolted screen retainer with off center blowdown fitted with pipe plug.

4. Flanged Ends, 2-1/2" and Larger: Cast-iron body, bolted screen retainer with off center blowdown fitted with pipe plug.

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5. Butt Welded Ends, 2-1/2" and Larger for Low Pressure Application: Schedule 40 cast carbon steel body, bolted screen retainer with off-center blowdown fitted with pipe plug.

6. Butt Welded Ends, 2-1/2" and Larger for High Pressure Application: Schedule 80 cast carbon steel body, bolted screen retainer with off-center blowdown fitted with pipe plug.

7. Grooved Ends, 2-1/2" and Larger: Tee pattern, ductile-iron or malleable-iron body and access end cap, access coupling with EDPM gasket.

A. Ream ends of pipes and tubes, and remove burrs. Bevel plain ends of steel pipe. Remove scale, slag, dirt, and debris for both inside and outside of piping and fittings before assembly.

3.2 INSTALLATIONS

A. General Locations and Arrangements: Drawings (plans, schematics, and diagrams) indicate the general location and arrangement of the piping systems. Location and arrangement of piping layout take into consideration pipe sizing and friction loss, expansion, pump sizing, and other design considerations. So far as practical, install piping as indicated. Refer to individual system specifications for requirements for coordination drawing submittals.

B. Install piping free of sags or bends and with ample space between piping to permit proper insulation applications.

C. Install exposed piping at right angles or parallel to building walls.

Diagonal runs are not permitted, unless expressly indicated on the Drawings.

D. Locate groups of pipes parallel to each other, spaced to permit applying full insulation and servicing of valves.

E. Install drains at low points in mains, risers, and branch lines consisting of a tee fitting, 3/4" ball valve, and short 3/4" threaded nipple and cap.

3.3 FITTINGS AND SPECIALTIES

A. Use fittings for all changes in direction and all branch connections.

B. Remake leaking joints using new materials.

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C. Install strainers on the supply side of each control valve, pressure reducing or regulating valve, solenoid valve, and elsewhere as indicated.

D. Install unions adjacent to each valve, and at the final connection to each piece of equipment having 2" and smaller connections, and elsewhere as indicated.

E. Install Flanges in piping 2-1/2" and larger, where indicated, adjacent to each valve, and at the final connection to each piece of equipment.

F. Install dielectric unions to connect piping materials of dissimilar metals in dry piping systems (gas, compressed air, vacuum).

G. Install dielectric fittings to connect piping materials of dissimilar metals in wet piping systems (water, steam).

3.4 JOINTS

A. Steel Pipe Joints:

1. Pipe 2" and Smaller: Thread pipe with tapered pipe threads in accordance with ANSI B2.1. Cut threads full and clean using sharp dies. Ream threaded ends to remove burrs and restore full inside diameter. Apply pipe joint lubricant or sealant suitable for the service for which the pipe is intended on the male threads at each joint and tighten joint to leave not more than 3 threads exposed.

2. Pipe Larger Than 2": Weld pipe joints…