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KW Landscape Architects 000110 - 1 Table of Contents

SECTION 000110

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SPECIFICATIONS

1.01 DIVISION 01 -- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A 015213 - Field Offices and Sheds B 015500 - Vehicular Access and Parking C 015713 - Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control D 017419 - Construction Waste Management and Disposal E 017800 - Closeout Submittals F 017900 - Demonstration and Training

1.02 DIVISION 02 -- EXISTING CONDITIONS

1.03 DIVISION 03 -- CONCRETE

1.04 DIVISION 04 -- MASONRY

1.05 DIVISION 05 -- METALS

1.06 DIVISION 06 -- WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

1.07 DIVISION 07 -- THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

A 079200 - Joint Sealants

1.08 DIVISION 08 -- OPENINGS

1.09 DIVISION 09 -- FINISHES

A 099300 - Staining and Transparent Finishing

1.10 DIVISION 10 -- SPECIALTIES

1.11 DIVISION 11 -- EQUIPMENT

1.12 DIVISION 12 -- FURNISHINGS

1.13 DIVISION 13 -- SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

1.14 DIVISION 14 -- CONVEYING EQUIPMENT

1.15 DIVISION 21 -- FIRE SUPPRESSION

1.16 DIVISION 22 -- PLUMBING

1.17 DIVISION 23 -- HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR-CONDITIONING (HVAC)

1.18 DIVISION 25 -- INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

1.19 DIVISION 26 -- ELECTRICAL

1.20 DIVISION 27 -- COMMUNICATIONS

1.21 DIVISION 28 -- ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

1.22 DIVISION 31 -- EARTHWORK

1.23 DIVISION 32 -- EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

A 321413 - Precast Concrete Unit Paving B 321500 - Aggregate Surfacing C 321623 - Sidewalks D 321813 - Synthetic Grass Surfacing E 323119 - Decorative Metal Fences and Gates F 323300 - Site Furnishings G 328423 - Underground Sprinklers H 329119 - Landscape Grading I 329219 - Seeding J 329223 - Sodding K 329300 - Plants

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1.24 DIVISION 33 -- UTILITIES

1.25 DIVISION 34 -- TRANSPORTATION

1.26 DIVISION 40 -- PROCESS INTEGRATION

1.27 DIVISION 46 -- WATER AND WASTEWATER EQUIPMENT

KW Landscape Architects 015213 - 1 Field Offices and Sheds

SECTION 015213

FIELD OFFICES AND SHEDS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A Temporary field offices for use of Contractor.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, FURNISHINGS

A Materials, Equipment, Furnishings: Serviceable, new or used, adequate for required purpose.

2.02 CONSTRUCTION

A Portable or mobile buildings, or buildings constructed with floors raised above ground, securely fixed to foundations, with steps and landings at entrance doors.

B Construction: Structurally sound, secure, weather tight enclosures for office. Maintain during progress of Work; remove when no longer needed.

C Temperature Transmission Resistance of Floors, Walls, and Ceilings: Compatible with occupancy requirements.

D Exterior Materials: Weather resistant, finished in one color.

E Fire Extinguishers: Appropriate type fire extinguisher at each office.

2.03 CONTRACTOR OFFICE AND FACILITIES

2.04 OWNER AND ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OFFICE

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 PREPARATION

A Fill and grade sites for temporary structures to provide drainage away from buildings.

3.02 INSTALLATION

A Install office spaces ready for occupancy 15 days after date fixed in Notice to Proceed.

3.03 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

A Weekly janitorial services for offices; periodic cleaning and maintenance for offices.

B Maintain approach walks free of mud, water, and snow.

3.04 REMOVAL

A At completion of Work remove buildings, foundations, utility services, and debris. Restore areas.

END OF SECTION

KW Landscape Architects 015500 - 1 Vehicular Access and Parking

SECTION 015500

VEHICULAR ACCESS AND PARKING

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A Access roads.

B Parking.

C Construction parking controls.

D Maintenance.

E Removal, repair.

F Mud from site vehicles.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS

A Temporary Construction: Contractor's option.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 PREPARATION

A Clear areas, provide surface and storm drainage of road, parking, area premises, and adjacent areas.

3.02 ACCESS ROADS

A Use of existing on-site streets and driveways for construction traffic is permitted.

B Tracked vehicles not allowed on paved areas.

C Construct new temporary all-weather access roads from public thoroughfares to serve construction area, of a width and load bearing capacity to provide unimpeded traffic for construction purposes.

D Construct temporary bridges and culverts to span low areas and allow unimpeded drainage.

E Provide unimpeded access for emergency vehicles. Maintain 20 foot width driveways with turning space between and around combustible materials.

F Provide and maintain access to fire hydrants free of obstructions.

3.03 PARKING

A Arrange for temporary parking areas to accommodate use of construction personnel.

B When site space is not adequate, provide additional off-site parking.

3.04 CONSTRUCTION PARKING CONTROL

A Control vehicular parking to prevent interference with public traffic and parking, access by emergency vehicles, and Owner's operations.

B Monitor parking of construction personnel's vehicles in existing facilities. Maintain vehicular access to and through parking areas.

3.05 MAINTENANCE

A Maintain traffic and parking areas in a sound condition free of excavated material, construction equipment, products, mud, snow, and ice.

B Maintain existing paved areas used for construction; promptly repair breaks, potholes, low areas, standing water, and other deficiencies, to maintain paving and drainage in original, or specified, condition.

3.06 REMOVAL, REPAIR

A Remove temporary roads when permanent paving is usable.

B Remove underground work and compacted materials to a depth of 2 feet; fill and grade site as specified.

C Repair existing facilities damaged by use, to original condition.

D Remove equipment and devices when no longer required.

E Repair damage caused by installation.

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3.07 MUD FROM SITE VEHICLES

A Provide means of removing mud from vehicle wheels before entering streets.

KW Landscape Architects 015713 - 1 Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control

SECTION 015713

TEMPORARY EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A Prevention of erosion due to construction activities.

B Prevention of sedimentation of waterways, open drainage ways, and storm and sanitary sewers due to construction activities.

C Restoration of areas eroded due to insufficient preventive measures.

D Compensation of Owner for fines levied by authorities having jurisdiction due to non-compliance by

Contractor.

1.02 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A ASTM D4355/D4355M - Standard Test Method for Deterioration of Geotextiles by Exposure to Light, Moisture, and Heat in a Xenon Arc-Type Apparatus; 2021.

B ASTM D4491/D4491M - Standard Test Methods for Water Permeability of Geotextiles by Permittivity;

2022.

C ASTM D4533/D4533M - Standard Test Method for Trapezoid Tearing Strength of Geotextiles; 2015 (Reapproved 2023).

D ASTM D4632/D4632M - Standard Test Method for Grab Breaking Load and Elongation of Geotextiles;

2015a (Reapproved 2023).

E ASTM D4751 - Standard Test Methods for Determining Apparent Opening Size of a Geotextile; 2021a.

F ASTM D4873/D4873M - Standard Guide for Identification, Storage, and Handling of Geosynthetic Rolls and Samples; 2017 (Reapproved 2021).

G EPA (NPDES) - National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), Construction General Permit;

Current Edition.

1.03 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A Comply with requirements of EPA (NPDES) for erosion and sedimentation control, as specified by the NPDES, for Phases I and II, and in compliance with requirements of Construction General Permit (CGP), whether the project is required by law to comply or not.

B Also comply with all more stringent requirements of TCEQ requirements.

C Develop and follow an Erosion and Sedimentation Prevention Plan and submit periodic inspection reports.

D Do not begin clearing, grading, or other work involving disturbance of ground surface cover until applicable permits have been obtained; furnish all documentation required to obtain applicable permits.

E Timing: Put preventive measures in place as soon as possible after disturbance of surface cover and before precipitation occurs.

F Storm Water Runoff: Control increased storm water runoff due to disturbance of surface cover due to construction activities for this project.

1. Prevent runoff into storm and sanitary sewer systems, including open drainage channels, in excess of actual capacity or amount allowed by authorities having jurisdiction, whichever is less.

2. Anticipate runoff volume due to the most extreme short term and 24-hour rainfall events that might occur in 25 years.

G Erosion On Site: Minimize wind, water, and vehicular erosion of soil on project site due to construction activities for this project.

1. Control movement of sediment and soil from temporary stockpiles of soil.

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2. Prevent development of ruts due to equipment and vehicular traffic.

3. If erosion occurs due to non-compliance with these requirements, restore eroded areas at no cost to Owner.

H Erosion Off Site: Prevent erosion of soil and deposition of sediment on other properties caused by water leaving the project site due to construction activities for this project.

1. Prevent windblown soil from leaving the project site.

2. Prevent tracking of mud onto public roads outside site.

3. Prevent mud and sediment from flowing onto sidewalks and pavements.

4. If erosion occurs due to non-compliance with these requirements, restore eroded areas at no cost to Owner.

I Sedimentation of Waterways On Site: Prevent sedimentation of waterways on the project site, including rivers, streams, lakes, ponds, open drainage ways, storm sewers, and sanitary sewers.

1. If sedimentation occurs, install or correct preventive measures immediately at no cost to Owner;

remove deposited sediments; comply with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

2. If sediment basins are used as temporary preventive measures, pump dry and remove deposited sediment after each storm.

J Sedimentation of Waterways Off Site: Prevent sedimentation of waterways off the project site, including rivers, streams, lakes, ponds, open drainage ways, storm sewers, and sanitary sewers.

1. If sedimentation occurs, install or correct preventive measures immediately at no cost to Owner;

remove deposited sediments; comply with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

K Open Water: Prevent standing water that could become stagnant.

L Maintenance: Maintain temporary preventive measures until permanent measures have been established.

1.04 SUBMITTALS

A Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan:

1. Include:

a. Site plan identifying soils and vegetation, existing erosion problems, and areas vulnerable to erosion due to topography, soils, vegetation, or drainage.

b. Site plan showing grading; new improvements; temporary roads, traffic accesses, and other temporary construction; and proposed preventive measures.

c. Where extensive areas of soil will be disturbed, include storm water flow and volume calculations, soil loss predictions, and proposed preventive measures.

d. Schedule of temporary preventive measures, in relation to ground disturbing activities.

e. Other information required by law.

f. Format required by law is acceptable, provided any additional information specified is also included.

2. Obtain the approval of the Plan by authorities having jurisdiction.

3. Obtain the approval of the Plan by Owner.

B Certificate: Mill certificate for silt fence fabric attesting that fabric and factory seams comply with specified requirements, signed by legally authorized official of manufacturer; indicate actual minimum average roll values; identify fabric by roll identification numbers.

C Inspection Reports: Submit report of each inspection; identify each preventive measure, indicate condition, and specify maintenance or repair required and accomplished.

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PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS

A Grass Seed For Temporary Cover: Select a species appropriate to climate, planting season, and intended purpose. If same area will later be planted with permanent vegetation, do not use species known to be excessively competitive or prone to volunteer in subsequent seasons.

B Silt Fence Fabric: Polypropylene geotextile resistant to common soil chemicals, mildew, and insects;

non-biodegradable; in longest lengths possible; fabric including seams with the following minimum average roll lengths:

1. Average Opening Size: 30 U.S. Std. Sieve, maximum, when tested in accordance with ASTM

D4751.

2. Permittivity: 0.05 sec^-1, minimum, when tested in accordance with ASTM D4491/D4491M.

3. Ultraviolet Resistance: Retaining at least 70 percent of tensile strength, when tested in accordance with ASTM D4355/D4355M after 500 hours exposure.

4. Tensile Strength: 100 pounds-force, minimum, in cross-machine direction; 124 pounds-force, minimum, in machine direction; when tested in accordance with ASTM D4632/D4632M.

5. Elongation: 15 to 30 percent, when tested in accordance with ASTM D4632/D4632M.

6. Tear Strength: 55 pounds-force, minimum, when tested in accordance with ASTM

D4533/D4533M.

7. Color: Manufacturer's standard, with embedment and fastener lines preprinted.

C Silt Fence Posts: One of the following, minimum 5 feet long:

1. Steel U- or T-section, with minimum mass of 1.33 pound per linear foot.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 EXAMINATION

A Examine site and identify existing features that contribute to erosion resistance; maintain such existing features to greatest extent possible.

3.02 PREPARATION

A Schedule work so that soil surfaces are left exposed for the minimum amount of time.

3.03 SCOPE OF PREVENTIVE MEASURES

A In all cases, if permanent erosion resistant measures have been installed temporary preventive measures are not required.

B Construction Entrances: Traffic-bearing aggregate surface.

1. Width: As required; 20 feet, minimum.

2. Length: 50 feet, minimum.

3. Provide at each construction entrance from public right-of-way.

4. Where necessary to prevent tracking of mud onto right-of-way, provide wheel washing area out of direct traffic lane, with drain into sediment trap or basin.

C Linear Sediment Barriers: Made of silt fences.

1. Provide linear sediment barriers:

a. Along downhill perimeter edge of disturbed areas, including soil stockpiles.

b. Along the top of the slope or top bank of drainage channels and swales that traverse disturbed areas.

c. Along the toe of cut slopes and fill slopes.

d. Perpendicular to flow across the bottom of existing and new drainage channels and swales that traverse disturbed areas or carry runoff from disturbed areas; space at maximum of 200 feet apart.

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e. Across the entrances to culverts that receive runoff from disturbed areas.

2. Space sediment barriers with the following maximum slope length upslope from barrier:

a. Slope of Less Than 2 Percent: 100 feet..

b. Slope Between 2 and 5 Percent: 75 feet.

c. Slope Between 5 and 10 Percent: 50 feet.

d. Slope Between 10 and 20 Percent: 25 feet.

e. Slope Over 20 Percent: 15 feet.

D Storm Drain Curb Inlet Sediment Trap: Protect each curb inlet using one of the following measures:

1. Filter fabric wrapped around hollow concrete blocks blocking entire inlet face area; use one piece of fabric wrapped at least 1-1/2 times around concrete blocks and secured to prevent dislodging;

orient cores of blocks so runoff passes into inlet.

2. Straw bale row blocking entire inlet face area; anchor into pavement.

E Storm Drain Drop Inlet Sediment Traps: As detailed on drawings.

F Temporary Splash Pads: Stone aggregate over filter fabric; size to suit application; provide at downspout outlets and storm water outlets.

G Soil Stockpiles: Protect using one of the following measures:

1. Cover with polyethylene film, secured by placing soil on outer edges.

2. Cover with mulch at least 4 inches thickness of pine needles, sawdust, bark, wood chips, or shredded leaves, or 6 inches of straw or hay.

H Mulching: Use only for areas that may be subjected to erosion for less than 6 months.

I Temporary Seeding: Use where temporary vegetated cover is required.

3.04 INSTALLATION

A Traffic-Bearing Aggregate Surface:

1. Excavate minimum of 6 inches.

2. Place geotextile fabric full width and length, with minimum 12 inch overlap at joints.

3. Place and compact at least 6 inches of 1 1/2 to 3 1/2 inch diameter stone.

B Silt Fences:

1. Store and handle fabric in accordance with ASTM D4873/D4873M.

2. Where slope gradient is less than 3:1 or barriers will be in place less than 6 months, use nominal

16 inch high barriers with minimum 36 inch long posts spaced at 6 feet maximum, with fabric embedded at least 4 inches in ground.

3. Where slope gradient is steeper than 3:1 or barriers will be in place over 6 months, use nominal 28 inch high barriers, minimum 48 inch long posts spaced at 6 feet maximum, with fabric embedded at least 6 inches in ground.

4. Where slope gradient is steeper than 3:1 and vertical height of slope between barriers is more than 20 feet, use nominal 32 inch high barriers with woven wire reinforcement and steel posts spaced at 4 feet maximum, with fabric embedded at least 6 inches in ground.

5. Install with top of fabric at nominal height and embedment as specified.

6. Do not splice fabric width; minimize splices in fabric length; splice at post only, overlapping at least 18 inches, with extra post.

7. Fasten fabric to steel posts using wire, nylon cord, or integral pockets.

8. Wherever runoff will flow around end of barrier or over the top, provide temporary splash pad or other outlet protection; at such outlets in the run of the barrier, make barrier not more than 12 inches high with post spacing not more than 4 feet.

C Temporary Seeding:

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1. When hydraulic seeder is used, seedbed preparation is not required.

2. When surface soil has been sealed by rainfall or consists of smooth undisturbed cut slopes, and conventional or manual seeding is to be used, prepare seedbed by scarifying sufficiently to allow seed to lodge and germinate.

3. If temporary mulching was used on planting area but not removed, apply nitrogen fertilizer at 1 pound per 1000 sq ft.

4. On soils of very low fertility, apply 10-10-10 fertilizer at rate of 12 to 16 pounds per 1000 sq ft.

5. Incorporate fertilizer into soil before seeding.

6. Apply seed uniformly; if using drill or cultipacker seeders place seed 1/2 to 1 inch deep.

7. Irrigate as required to thoroughly wet soil to depth that will ensure germination, without causing runoff or erosion.

8. Repeat irrigation as required until grass is established.

3.05 MAINTENANCE

A Inspect preventive measures weekly, within 24 hours after the end of any storm that produces 0.5 inches or more rainfall at the project site, and daily during prolonged rainfall.

B Repair deficiencies immediately.

C Silt Fences:

1. Promptly replace fabric that deteriorates unless need for fence has passed.

2. Remove silt deposits that exceed one-third of the height of the fence.

3. Repair fences that are undercut by runoff or otherwise damaged, whether by runoff or other causes.

D Clean out temporary sediment control structures weekly and relocate soil on site.

E Place sediment in appropriate locations on site; do not remove from site.

3.06 CLEAN UP

A Remove temporary measures after permanent measures have been installed, unless permitted to remain by Landscape Architect.

B Clean out temporary sediment control structures that are to remain as permanent measures.

C Where removal of temporary measures would leave exposed soil, shape surface to an acceptable grade and finish to match adjacent ground surfaces.

KW Landscape Architects 017419 - 1 Construction Waste Management and Disposal

SECTION 017419

CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 WASTE MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS

A Owner requires that this project generate the least amount of trash and waste possible.

B Employ processes that ensure the generation of as little waste as possible due to error, poor planning, breakage, mishandling, contamination, or other factors.

C Minimize trash/waste disposal in landfills; reuse, salvage, or recycle as much waste as economically feasible.

D Contractor Reporting Responsibilities: Submit periodic Waste Disposal Reports; report landfill disposal, incineration, recycling, salvage, and reuse regardless of to whom the cost or savings accrues; use the same units of measure on required reports.

E Methods of trash/waste disposal that are not acceptable are:

1. Burning on the project site.

2. Burying on the project site.

3. Dumping or burying on other property, public or private.

4. Other illegal dumping or burying.

F Regulatory Requirements: Contractor is responsible for knowing and complying with regulatory requirements, including but not limited to Federal, state and local requirements, pertaining to legal disposal of all construction and demolition waste materials.

1.02 DEFINITIONS

A Clean: Untreated and unpainted; not contaminated with oils, solvents, caulk, or the like.

B Construction and Demolition Waste: Solid wastes typically including building materials, packaging, trash, debris, and rubble resulting from construction, remodeling, repair and demolition operations.

C Hazardous: Exhibiting the characteristics of hazardous substances, i.e., ignitibility, corrosivity, toxicity or reactivity.

D Nonhazardous: Exhibiting none of the characteristics of hazardous substances, i.e., ignitibility, corrosivity, toxicity, or reactivity.

E Nontoxic: Neither immediately poisonous to humans nor poisonous after a long period of exposure.

F Recyclable: The ability of a product or material to be recovered at the end of its life cycle and remanufactured into a new product for reuse by others.

G Recycle: To remove a waste material from the project site to another site for remanufacture into a new product for reuse by others.

H Recycling: The process of sorting, cleansing, treating and reconstituting solid waste and other discarded materials for the purpose of using the altered form. Recycling does not include burning, incinerating, or thermally destroying waste.

I Return: To give back reusable items or unused products to vendors for credit.

J Reuse: To reuse a construction waste material in some manner on the project site.

K Salvage: To remove a waste material from the project site to another site for resale or reuse by others.

L Sediment: Soil and other debris that has been eroded and transported by storm or well production run-off water.

M Source Separation: The act of keeping different types of waste materials separate beginning from the first time they become waste.

N Toxic: Poisonous to humans either immediately or after a long period of exposure.

O Trash: Any product or material unable to be reused, returned, recycled, or salvaged.

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P Waste: Extra material or material that has reached the end of its useful life in its intended use. Waste includes salvageable, returnable, recyclable, and reusable material.

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A Waste Disposal Reports: Submit at specified intervals, with details of quantities of trash and waste, means of disposal or reuse, and costs; show both totals to date and since last report.

1. Submit updated Report with each Application for Progress Payment; failure to submit Report will delay payment.

2. Submit Report on a form acceptable to Owner.

3. Landfill Disposal: Include the following information:

a. Identification of material.

b. Amount, in tons or cubic yards, of trash/waste material from the project disposed of in landfills.

c. State the identity of landfills, total amount of tipping fees paid to landfill, and total disposal cost.

d. Include manifests, weight tickets, receipts, and invoices as evidence of quantity and cost.

4. Incinerator Disposal: Include the following information:

a. Identification of material.

b. Amount, in tons or cubic yards, of trash/waste material from the project delivered to incinerators.

c. State the identity of incinerators, total amount of fees paid to incinerator, and total disposal cost.

d. Include manifests, weight tickets, receipts, and invoices as evidence of quantity and cost.

5. Recycled and Salvaged Materials: Include the following information for each:

a. Identification of material, including those retrieved by installer for use on other projects.

b. Amount, in tons or cubic yards, date removed from the project site, and receiving party.

c. Transportation cost, amount paid or received for the material, and the net total cost or savings of salvage or recycling each material.

d. Include manifests, weight tickets, receipts, and invoices as evidence of quantity and cost.

e. Certification by receiving party that materials will not be disposed of in landfills or by incineration.

6. Material Reused on Project: Include the following information for each:

a. Identification of material and how it was used in the project.

b. Amount, in tons or cubic yards.

c. Include weight tickets as evidence of quantity.

7. Other Disposal Methods: Include information similar to that described above, as appropriate to disposal method.

PART 3 EXECUTION

2.01 WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION

A Manager: Designate an on-site person or persons responsible for instructing workers and overseeing and documenting results of the Waste Management Plan.

B Communication: Distribute copies of the Waste Management Plan to job site foreman, each subcontractor, Owner, and Landscape Architect.

C Instruction: Provide on-site instruction of appropriate separation, handling, and recycling, salvage, reuse, and return methods to be used by all parties at the appropriate stages of the project.

D Meetings: Discuss trash/waste management goals and issues at project meetings.

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1. Prebid meeting.

2. Preconstruction meeting.

3. Regular job-site meetings.

E Facilities: Provide specific facilities for separation and storage of materials for recycling, salvage, reuse, return, and trash disposal, for use by all contractors and installers.

1. Provide containers as required.

2. Provide adequate space for pick-up and delivery and convenience to subcontractors.

3. Keep recycling and trash/waste bin areas neat and clean and clearly marked in order to avoid contamination of materials.

F Hazardous Wastes: Separate, store, and dispose of hazardous wastes according to applicable regulations.

G Recycling: Separate, store, protect, and handle at the site identified recyclable waste products in order to prevent contamination of materials and to maximize recyclability of identified materials. Arrange for timely pickups from the site or deliveries to recycling facility in order to prevent contamination of recyclable materials.

H Reuse of Materials On-Site: Set aside, sort, and protect separated products in preparation for reuse.

I Salvage: Set aside, sort, and protect products to be salvaged for reuse off-site.

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SECTION 017800

CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A Project record documents.

B Operation and maintenance data.

C Warranties and bonds.

1.02 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A Individual Product Sections: Specific requirements for operation and maintenance data.

B Individual Product Sections: Warranties required for specific products or Work.

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A Project Record Documents: Submit documents to Landscape Architect with claim for final Application for Payment.

B Operation and Maintenance Data:

1. For equipment, or component parts of equipment put into service during construction and operated by Owner, submit completed documents within ten days after acceptance.

2. Submit one copy of completed documents 15 days prior to final inspection. This copy will be reviewed and returned after final inspection, with Landscape Architect comments. Revise content of all document sets as required prior to final submission.

3. Submit two sets of revised final documents in final form within 10 days after final inspection.

C Warranties and Bonds:

1. For equipment or component parts of equipment put into service during construction with Owner's permission, submit documents within 10 days after acceptance.

2. Make other submittals within 10 days after Date of Substantial Completion, prior to final Application for Payment.

3. For items of Work for which acceptance is delayed beyond Date of Substantial Completion, submit within 10 days after acceptance, listing the date of acceptance as the beginning of the warranty period.

PART 3 EXECUTION

2.01 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

A Maintain on site one set of the following record documents; record actual revisions to the Work:

1. Drawings.

2. Addenda.

3. Change Orders and other modifications to the Contract.

B Ensure entries are complete and accurate, enabling future reference by Owner.

C Store record documents separate from documents used for construction.

D Record information concurrent with construction progress.

E Record Drawings: Legibly mark each item to record actual construction including:

1. Field changes of dimension and detail.

2. Details not on original Contract drawings.

2.02 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

A Product Data: Mark each sheet to clearly identify specific products and component parts, and data applicable to installation. Delete inapplicable information.

B Drawings: Supplement product data to illustrate relations of component parts of equipment and systems, to show control and flow diagrams. Do not use Project Record Documents as maintenance drawings.

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C Typed Text: As required to supplement product data. Provide logical sequence of instructions for each procedure, incorporating manufacturer's instructions.

2.03 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA FOR MATERIALS AND FINISHES

A For Each Product, Applied Material, and Finish:

1. Product data, with catalog number, size, composition, and color and texture designations.

2. Information for re-ordering custom manufactured products.

B Instructions for Care and Maintenance: Manufacturer's recommendations for cleaning agents and methods, precautions against detrimental cleaning agents and methods, and recommended schedule for cleaning and maintenance.

C Where additional instructions are required, beyond the manufacturer's standard printed instructions, have instructions prepared by personnel experienced in the operation and maintenance of the specific products.

2.04 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA FOR EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS

A Where additional instructions are required, beyond the manufacturer's standard printed instructions, have instructions prepared by personnel experienced in the operation and maintenance of the specific products.

B Operating Procedures: Include start-up, break-in, and routine normal operating instructions and sequences. Include regulation, control, stopping, shut-down, and emergency instructions. Include summer, winter, and any special operating instructions.

C Maintenance Requirements: Include routine procedures and guide for preventative maintenance and trouble shooting; disassembly, repair, and reassembly instructions; and alignment, adjusting, balancing, and checking instructions.

2.05 ASSEMBLY OF OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

A Assemble operation and maintenance data into durable manuals for Owner's personnel use, with data arranged in the same sequence as, and identified by, the specification sections.

B Where systems involve more than one specification section, provide separate tabbed divider for each system.

C Project Directory: Title and address of Project; names, addresses, and telephone numbers of Landscape

Architect, Consultants, Contractor and subcontractors, with names of responsible parties.

D Tables of Contents: List every item separated by a divider, using the same identification as on the divider tab; where multiple volumes are required, include all volumes Tables of Contents in each volume, with the current volume clearly identified.

E Arrangement of Contents: Organize each volume in parts as follows:

1. Project Directory.

2. Table of Contents, of all volumes, and of this volume.

3. Operation and Maintenance Data: Arranged by system, then by product category.

a. Source data.

b. Operation and maintenance data.

c. Field quality control data.

d. Photocopies of warranties and bonds.

2.06 WARRANTIES AND BONDS

A Obtain warranties and bonds, executed in duplicate by responsible Subcontractors, suppliers, and manufacturers, within 10 days after completion of the applicable item of work. Except for items put into use with Owner's permission, leave date of beginning of time of warranty until Date of Substantial completion is determined.

B Verify that documents are in proper form, contain full information, and are notarized.

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C Co-execute submittals when required.

D Retain warranties and bonds until time specified for submittal.

E Include originals of each in operation and maintenance manuals, indexed separately on Table of

Contents.

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SECTION 017900

DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A Demonstration of products and systems to be commissioned and where indicated in specific specification sections.

B Training of Owner personnel in operation and maintenance is required for:

1. All software-operated systems.

2. Landscape irrigation.

3. Items specified in individual product Sections.

C Training of Owner personnel in care, cleaning, maintenance, and repair is required for:

1. Items specified in individual product Sections.

1.02 SUBMITTALS

A Draft Training Plans: Owner will designate personnel to be trained; tailor training to needs and skill-level of attendees.

1. Revise and resubmit until acceptable.

2. Provide an overall schedule showing all training sessions.

3. Include at least the following for each training session:

a. Identification, date, time, and duration.

b. Description of products and/or systems to be covered.

c. Name of firm and person conducting training; include qualifications.

d. Intended audience, such as job description.

e. Objectives of training and suggested methods of ensuring adequate training.

f. Methods to be used, such as classroom lecture, live demonstrations, hands-on, etc.

g. Media to be used, such a slides, hand-outs, etc.

h. Training equipment required, such as projector, projection screen, etc., to be provided by

Contractor.

B Training Manuals: Provide training manual for each attendee; allow for minimum of two attendees per training session.

1. Include applicable portion of O&M manuals.

2. Include copies of all hand-outs, slides, overheads, video presentations, etc., that are not included in O&M manuals.

3. Provide one extra copy of each training manual to be included with operation and maintenance data.

1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A Instructor Qualifications: Familiar with design, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of the relevant products and systems.

1. Provide as instructors the most qualified trainer of those contractors and/or installers who actually supplied and installed the systems and equipment.

2. Where a single person is not familiar with all aspects, provide specialists with necessary qualifications.

PART 2 PRODUCTS - NOT USED

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 DEMONSTRATION - GENERAL

A Demonstrations conducted during system start-up do not qualify as demonstrations for the purposes of this section, unless approved in advance by Owner.

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B Demonstrations conducted during Functional Testing need not be repeated unless Owner personnel training is specified.

C Demonstration may be combined with Owner personnel training if applicable.

D Operating Equipment and Systems: Demonstrate operation in all modes, including start-up, shut-down, seasonal changeover, emergency conditions, and troubleshooting, and maintenance procedures, including scheduled and preventive maintenance.

1. Perform demonstrations not less than two weeks prior to Substantial Completion.

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

E Non-Operating Products: Demonstrate cleaning, scheduled and preventive maintenance, and repair procedures.

1. Perform demonstrations not less than two weeks prior to Substantial Completion.

3.02 TRAINING - GENERAL

A Conduct training on-site unless otherwise indicated.

B Do not start training until Functional Testing is complete, unless otherwise specified or approved by the

Commissioning Authority.

C Training schedule will be subject to availability of Owner's personnel to be trained; re-schedule training sessions as required by Owner; once schedule has been approved by Owner failure to conduct sessions according to schedule will be cause for Owner to charge Contractor for personnel "show-up" time.

D Product- and System-Specific Training:

1. Review the applicable O&M manuals.

2. For systems, provide an overview of system operation, design parameters and constraints, and operational strategies.

3. Review instructions for proper operation in all modes, including start-up, shut-down, seasonal changeover and emergency procedures, and for maintenance, including preventative maintenance.

4. Provide hands-on training on all operational modes possible and preventive maintenance.

5. Emphasize safe and proper operating requirements; discuss relevant health and safety issues and emergency procedures.

6. Discuss common troubleshooting problems and solutions.

7. Discuss any peculiarities of equipment installation or operation.

8. Discuss warranties and guarantees, including procedures necessary to avoid voiding coverage.

9. Review recommended tools and spare parts inventory suggestions of manufacturers.

10. Review spare parts and tools required to be furnished by Contractor.

11. Review spare parts suppliers and sources and procurement procedures.

E Be prepared to answer questions raised by training attendees; if unable to answer during training session, provide written response within three days.

KW Landscape Architects 079200 - 1 Joint Sealants

SECTION 079200

JOINT SEALANTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A Nonsag gunnable joint sealants.

B Self-leveling pourable joint sealants.

C Joint backings and accessories.

1.02 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A ASTM C661 - Standard Test Method for Indentation Hardness of Elastomeric-Type Sealants by Means of a Durometer; 2015 (Reapproved 2022).

B ASTM C920 - Standard Specification for Elastomeric Joint Sealants; 2018.

C ASTM C1193 - Standard Guide for Use of Joint Sealants; 2016 (Reapproved 2023).

D ASTM C1248 - Standard Test Method for Staining of Porous Substrate by Joint Sealants; 2022.

E ASTM C1521 - Standard Practice for Evaluating Adhesion of Installed Weatherproofing Sealant Joints;

2019 (Reapproved 2020).

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A Product Data: Submit manufacturer's technical datasheets for each product to be used; include the following:

1. Physical characteristics, including movement capability, VOC content, hardness, cure time, and color availability.

2. List of backing materials approved for use with the specific product.

3. Backing material recommended by sealant manufacturer.

4. Substrates that product is known to satisfactorily adhere to and with which it is compatible.

5. Substrates the product should not be used on.

B Color Cards for Selection: Where sealant color is not specified, submit manufacturer's color cards showing standard colors available for selection.

C Samples for Verification: Where custom sealant color is specified, obtain directions from Landscape Architect and submit at least two physical samples for verification of color of each required sealant.

D Preinstallation Field Adhesion Test Reports: Submit filled out Preinstallation Field Adhesion Test Reports log within 10 days after completion of tests; include bagged test samples and photographic records.

E Executed warranty.

1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A Installer Qualifications: Company specializing in performing the work of this section and with at least three years of documented experience.

B Field Adhesion Test Procedures:

1. Allow sealants to fully cure as recommended by manufacturer before testing.

2. Have a copy of the test method document available during tests.

3. Record the type of failure that occurred, other information required by test method, and the information required on the Field Quality Control Log.

4. If any combination of sealant type and substrate does not show evidence of minimum adhesion or shows cohesion failure before minimum adhesion, report results to Landscape Architect.

C Nondestructive Field Adhesion Test: Test for adhesion in accordance with ASTM C1521, using

Nondestructive Spot Method.

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1.05 WARRANTY

A Manufacturer Warranty: Provide 2-year manufacturer warranty for installed sealants and accessories that fail to achieve a watertight seal, exhibit loss of adhesion or cohesion, or do not cure. Complete forms in Owner's name and register with manufacturer.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 MANUFACTURERS

A Nonsag Sealants:

1. Sika Corporation: usa.sika.com/#sle.

2. Tremco Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing: www.tremcosealants.com/#sle.

B Self-Leveling Sealants:

1. Sika Corporation: usa.sika.com/#sle.

2. Tremco Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing: www.tremcosealants.com/#sle.

2.02 JOINT SEALANT APPLICATIONS

A Scope:

1. Exterior Joints:

a. Seal open joints except open joints indicated on drawings as not sealed.

2. Do Not Seal:

a. Intentional weep holes in masonry.

b. Joints indicated to be covered with expansion joint cover assemblies.

c. Joints where sealant is specified to be furnished and installed by manufacturer of product to be sealed.

d. Joints where sealant installation is specified in other sections.

2.03 JOINT SEALANTS - GENERAL

A Colors: As indicated on drawings.

2.04 NONSAG JOINT SEALANTS

A Nonstaining Silicone Sealant: ASTM C920, Grade NS, Uses M, A, G, and O; not expected to withstand continuous water immersion or traffic.

1. Movement Capability: Plus and minus 35 percent, minimum.

2. Nonstaining to Porous Stone: Nonstaining to light-colored natural stone when tested in accordance with ASTM C1248.

3. Dirt Pick-Up: Reduced dirt pick-up compared to other silicone sealants.

4. Color: To be selected by Landscape Architect from manufacturer's standard range.

2.05 SELF-LEVELING JOINT SEALANTS

A Self-Leveling Silicone Sealant: ASTM C920, Grade P, Uses M and A; single or multicomponent, explicitly approved by manufacturer for traffic exposure when recessed below traffic surface; not expected to withstand continuous water immersion.

1. Movement Capability: Plus and minus 50 percent, minimum.

2. Color: To be selected by Landscape Architect from manufacturer's standard range.

3. Products:

a. Sika Corporation; Sikasil-728 RCS: usa.sika.com/#sle.

b. Sika Corporation; Sikasil-728 SL: usa.sika.com/#sle.

c. Tremco Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing; Spectrem 900SL:

www.tremcosealants.com/#sle.

B Self-Leveling Polyurethane Sealant for Horizontal Expansion Joints: ASTM C920, Grade P, Uses T, M, and

O; single or multicomponent; explicitly approved by manufacturer for horizontal expansion joints.

1. Movement Capability: Plus and minus 25 percent, minimum.

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2. Hardness Range: 30 to 35, Shore A, when tested in accordance with ASTM C661.

3. Color: To be selected by Landscape Architect from manufacturer's standard range.

4. Products:

a. Sika Corporation; Sikaflex SL 1: usa.sika.com/#sle.

b. Sika Corporation; Sikaflex SL 2: usa.sika.com/#sle.

c. Sika Corporation; Sikaflex-1c SL: usa.sika.com/#sle.

d. Sika Corporation; Sikaflex-2c SL: usa.sika.com/#sle.

e. Tremco Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing; ____: www.tremcosealants.com/#sle.

2.06 ACCESSORIES

A Sealant Backing Materials, General: Materials placed in joint before applying sealants; assists sealant performance and service life by developing optimum sealant profile and preventing three-sided adhesion; type and size recommended by sealant manufacturer for compatibility with sealant, substrate, and application.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 EXAMINATION

A Verify that joints are ready to receive work.

B Verify that backing materials are compatible with sealants.

C Verify that backer rods are of the correct size.

D Preinstallation Adhesion Testing: Install a sample for each test location indicated in the test plan.

1. Test each sample as specified in PART 1 under QUALITY ASSURANCE article.

2. Notify Landscape Architect of date and time that tests will be performed, at least seven days in advance.

3. Record each test on Preinstallation Adhesion Test Log as indicated.

4. If any sample fails, review products and installation procedures, consult manufacturer, or take other measures that are necessary to ensure adhesion; retest in a different location; if unable to obtain satisfactory adhesion, report to Landscape Architect.

5. After completion of tests, remove remaining sample material and prepare joints for new sealant installation.

3.02 PREPARATION

A Remove loose materials and foreign matter that could impair adhesion of sealant.

B Clean joints, and prime as necessary, in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

C Perform preparation in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and ASTM C1193.

D Mask elements and surfaces adjacent to joints from damage and disfigurement due to sealant work; be aware that sealant drips and smears may not be completely removable.

3.03 INSTALLATION

A Install this work in accordance with sealant manufacturer's requirements for preparation of surfaces and material installation instructions.

B Provide joint sealant installations complying with ASTM C1193.

C Install bond breaker backing tape where backer rod cannot be used.

D Install sealant free of air pockets, foreign embedded matter, ridges, and sags, and without getting sealant on adjacent surfaces.

E Do not install sealant when ambient temperature is outside manufacturer's recommended temperature range, or will be outside that range during the entire curing period, unless manufacturer's approval is obtained and instructions are followed.

F Nonsag Sealants: Tool surface concave, unless otherwise indicated; remove masking tape immediately after tooling sealant surface.

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3.04 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A Perform field quality control inspection/testing as specified in PART 1 under QUALITY ASSURANCE article.

B Non-Destructive Adhesion Testing: If there are any failures in first 100 linear feet, notify Landscape

Architect immediately.

C Remove and replace failed portions of sealants using same materials and procedures as indicated for original installation.

KW Landscape Architects 099300 - 1 Staining and Transparent Finishing

SECTION 099300

STAINING AND TRANSPARENT FINISHING

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A Field application of stains.

B Field application of transparent finishes.

1.02 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A 40 CFR 59, Subpart D - National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Architectural

Coatings; U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; Current Edition.

B ASTM D4442 - Standard Test Methods for Direct Moisture Content Measurement of Wood and Wood-

Based Materials; 2020.

C MPI (APSM) - Master Painters Institute Architectural Painting Specification Manual; Current Edition.

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A Product Data: Provide complete list of products to be used, with the following information for each:

1. Manufacturer's name, product name and catalog number, and general product category.

B Samples: Two samples on actual wood substrate to be finished, 4 inch x 4 inch in size, indicating selected colors and sheens for each system, with specified coats cascaded.

1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A Applicator Qualifications: Company specializing in performing work of the type specified and with at least three years of documented experience.

1.05 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A Deliver products to site in sealed and labeled containers; inspect to verify acceptability.

B Container Label: Include manufacturer's name, type of stain or transparent finish, brand name, lot number, brand code, coverage, surface preparation, drying time, cleanup requirements, color designation, and instructions for mixing and reducing.

C Stain and Transparent Finish Materials: Store at minimum ambient temperature of 45 degrees F and a maximum of 90 degrees F, in ventilated area, and as required by manufacturer's instructions.

1.06 FIELD CONDITIONS

A Do not apply materials when surface and ambient temperatures are outside the temperature ranges required by manufacturer of stains and transparent finishes.

B Follow manufacturer's recommended procedures for producing best results, including testing of substrates, moisture in substrates, and humidity and temperature limitations.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 MANUFACTURERS

A Provide finishes used in any individual system from the same manufacturer; no exceptions.

B Transparent Finishes:

1. Behr Process Corporation: www.behr.com/#sle.

C Stains:

1. Behr Process Corporation: www.behr.com/#sle.

2.02 STAINS AND TRANSPARENT FINISHES - GENERAL

A Finishes:

1. Provide finishes capable of being readily and uniformly dispersed to a homogeneous coating, with good flow and brushing properties, and capable of drying or curing free of streaks or sags.

2. Provide materials compatible with one another and the substrates indicated under conditions of service and application, as demonstrated by manufacturer based on testing and field experience.

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3. Supply each finish material in quantity required to complete entire project's work from a single production run.

4. Do not reduce, thin, or dilute finishes or add materials unless such procedure is specifically described in manufacturer's product instructions.

B Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Content:

1. Provide stains and transparent finishes that comply with the most stringent requirements specified in the following:

a. 40 CFR 59, Subpart D--National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for

Architectural Coatings.

2. Determination of VOC Content: Testing and calculation in accordance with 40 CFR 59, Subpart D

(EPA…