Specifications_B45_Conf and Break Rms_20250715.pdf

B45 Conference Rooms, Offices, Break Rooms – FY_25

B45 Conference Rooms, Offices and Break Areas

SPECIFICATIONS – Table of Contents

01 32 33 Submittals

01 73 29 Cutting and Patching

02 41 00 Demolition

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry

06 20 00 Finish Carpentry

06 61 16 Solid Surface

09 22 00 Supports for Plaster and Gypsum

09 28 13 Gypsum Board

09 30 10 Ceramic Wall Tile

09 65 10 Luxury Vinyl Tile

09 65 18 Resilient Base and Accessories

09 91 23 Interior Painting

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SECTION 01 32 33 – SUBMITTALS

1.1 GENERAL

A. SCOPE: This section provides a summary of submittals which are required in various sections of the specifications, and is provided for the convenience of the Contractor and the Government in the administration of the Contract. Any omission of a submittal in this summary, but required elsewhere in the specifications, shall not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility of furnishing the requested submittal. Submittals shall be submitted for each delivery order issued under this contract.

The Contracting Officer may request submittals in addition to those specified when deemed necessary to adequately describe the work covered in the respective sections. Each submittal is to be complete and in sufficient detail to allow ready determination of compliance with contract requirements.

Units of weights and measures used on all submittals are to be the same as those used in the contract drawings.

B. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS: Not Used.

C. SUBMITTALS: Not Used.

D. DEFINITION: The term "submittal" includes, but is not limited to: catalog cuts and samples; certificates of compliance; certified lists of major equipment and materials; installation, application, and finishing instructions; keying schedules; manufacturer's descriptive literature; operation and maintenance instructions; repair parts lists; construction drawings; As-Built drawings; shop drawings, test reports and results; batch and weigh tickets; applications for authorizations or permits; and other related information to be furnished by the Contractor to describe, in detail, specific portions of the work and materials required by the plans and specifications.

1. Certified Lists of Materials: Certified lists of major materials shall include names of manufacturers; brand names, model numbers, stock numbers, or other designations; item descriptions; cross-references to applicable publications; and certification by manufacturers that materials being supplied meet or exceed the requirements specified. Current, dated manufacturer's descriptive literature sufficient to determine conformance with the requirements specified may be submitted in lieu of written certification by manufacturers.

2. Installation Instructions: Manufacturer's written installation, application and finishing instructions required in various sections of the specifications includes all installation, application and finishing instructions, recommendations, suggestions, and guidance whether published separately, noted on the manufacturer's shop drawings or printed on the product or its packaging. Samples of warranty language when the contract requires extended product warranties.

3. Samples: Fabricated or unfabricated physical examples of materials, equipment or workmanship that illustrate functional and aesthetic characteristics of a material or product and establish standards by which the work can be judged. Color samples from the manufacturer's standard line (or custom color samples if specified) to be used in selecting or approving colors for the project. Field samples and mock-ups constructed on the project site establish standards ensuring work can be judged. Includes assemblies or portions of assemblies that are to be incorporated into the project and those that will be removed at conclusion of the work. Samples of materials proposed for use in the project shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer, if requested or if indicated in drawings or specifications.

4. Test Reports: Test reports or other technical analyses demonstrating that materials proposed for use in the project conform to the requirements specified shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer, if requested.

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5. Shop Drawings: Drawings, diagrams and schedules specifically prepared to illustrate some portion of the work. Diagrams and instructions from a manufacturer or fabricator for use in producing the product and as aids to the Contractor for integrating the product or system into the project. Drawings prepared by or for the Contractor to show how multiple systems and interdisciplinary work will be coordinated.

6. Design Data: Design calculations, mix designs, analyses, or other data pertaining to a part of work.

Design submittals, design substantiation submittals and extensions of design submittals.

7. Test Reports: Report signed by authorized official of testing laboratory that a material, product, or system identical to the material, product or system to be provided has been tested in accord with specified requirements.

Report that includes findings of a test required to be performed on an actual portion of the work or prototype prepared for the project before shipment to job site.

Report that includes finding of a test made at the job site or on sample taken from the job site, on portion of work during or after installation.

Investigation reports

Daily logs and checklists

Final acceptance test and operational test procedure

8. Certificates: Statements printed on the manufacturer's letterhead and signed by responsible officials of manufacturer of product, system or material attesting that the product, system, or material meets specification requirements. Must be dated after award of project contract and clearly name the project.

Document required of Contractor, or of a manufacturer, supplier, installer or Subcontractor through Contractor. The document purpose is to further promote the orderly progression of a portion of the work by documenting procedures, acceptability of methods, or personnel qualifications.

Confined space entry permits

Text of posted operating instructions

9. Manufacturer's Field Reports Documentation of the testing and verification actions taken by manufacturer's representative at the job site, in the vicinity of the job site, or on a sample taken from the job site, on a portion of the work, during or after installation, to confirm compliance with manufacturer's standards or instructions. The documentation must be signed by an authorized official of a testing laboratory or agency and state the test results; and indicate whether the material, product, or system has passed or failed the test.

Factory test reports.

10. Operation and Maintenance Data provided by the manufacturer, or the system provider, including manufacturer's help and product line documentation, necessary to maintain and install equipment, for operating and maintenance use by facility personnel. Data required by operating and maintenance personnel for the safe and efficient operation, maintenance and repair of the item. Data incorporated in an operations and maintenance manual or control system.

11. Closeout Submittals: Contractor shall follow instructions for project closeout in main body of the scope of work. Documentation to record compliance with technical or administrative requirements or to establish an administrative mechanism. Submittals required for Guiding Principle Validation (GPV) or Third Party Certification (TPC). Special requirements necessary to properly close out a construction

01 32 33 – SUBMITTALS Page 3 of 5 contract. For example, Record Drawings and as-built drawings. Also, submittal requirements necessary to properly close out a major phase of construction on a multi-phase contract.

E. GENERAL:

Submittals shall be adequate, in themselves, to determine conformance with the Contract plans and specifications. Submittals shall include sufficient manufacturer's installation, operation and maintenance data to verify proper installation during construction and installation meets all manufacturer's requirements for maintenance and warranty. Certificates of compliance submitted shall be notarized. The Contractor shall coordinate all submittals and review them for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with contract requirements, and indicate his approval thereon as evidence of such coordination and review. Submittals submitted to the Contracting Officer without evidence of the Contractor's approval will be returned without action for resubmission. The Contracting Officer shall indicate his approval or disapproval of the submittals, and if not approved as submitted, indicate his reasons for disapproval. Any materials for which a submittal is required shall not be purchased or incorporated into the work without prior approval of the submittals. Approval by the Contracting Officer shall not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for any errors or omissions in shop drawings, nor from responsibility for complying with the requirements of this Contract, except with respect to variations described and approved in compliance with the following paragraph.

F. VARIATIONS: If submittals show variations from the Contract requirements, the Contractor shall describe the variations in writing, separate from the basic submittal document, at the time of submission.

G. Format of Preconstruction Submittals: Follow instruction in the SOW

H. Format for Shop Drawings: Provide shop drawings not less than 8 1/2 by 11 inches nor more than 30 by 42 inches, except for full-size patterns or templates. Ensure drawings are suitable for reproduction and of a quality to produce clear, distinct lines and letters, with dark lines on a white background.

1. Include the nameplate data, size, and capacity on drawings. Also include applicable federal, military, industry, and technical society publication references.

2. Dimension drawings, except diagrams and schematic drawings. Prepare drawings demonstrating interface with other trades to scale. Identify materials and products for work shown. Submit all electronic drawings in PDF format.

3.Drawing Identification Include on each drawing the drawing title, number, date, and revision numbers and dates, in addition to information required in paragraph

4.IDENTIFYING SUBMITTALS. Number drawings in a logical sequence. Each drawing is to bear the number of the submittal in a uniform location next to the title block. Place the Government contract number in the margin, immediately below the title block, for each drawing.

I. Format of Product Data Present product data submittals for each section. Include a table of contents, listing the page and catalog item numbers for product data. Indicate, by prominent notation, each product that is being submitted; indicate the specification section number or sheet number to which it pertains.

J. Standards Where equipment or materials are specified to conform to industry or technical-society reference standards of such organizations as the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), ASTM International (ASTM), National Electrical Manufacturer's Association (NEMA), Underwriters Laboratories (UL), or Association of Edison Illuminating Companies (AEIC), submit proof of such compliance. The label or listing by the specified organization will be acceptable evidence of compliance. In lieu of the label or listing, submit a certificate from an independent testing organization, competent to perform testing, and approved by the Contracting Officer. State on the certificate that the item has been tested in accordance with the specified organization's test methods and that the item complies with the specified organization's reference standard.

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K. Format of Samples and Sample Characteristics: Furnish samples in the following sizes, unless otherwise specified or unless the manufacturer has prepackaged samples of approximately the same size as specified:

a. Sample of Equipment or Device: Full size.

b. Sample of Materials Less Than 2 by 3 inches: Built up to 8 1/2 by 11 inches.

c. Sample of Materials Exceeding 8 1/2 by 11 inches: Cut down to 8 ½ by 11 inches and adequate to indicate color, texture, and material variations.

d. Sample of Linear Devices or Materials: 10 inch length or length to be supplied, if less than 10 inches. Examples of linear devices or materials are conduit and handrails.

e. Sample Volume of Nonsolid Materials: Pint. Examples of nonsolid materials are sand and paint.

f. Color Selection Samples: 2 by 4 inches. Where samples are specified for selection of color, finish, pattern, or texture, submit the full set of available choices for the material or product specified. Sizes and quantities of samples are to represent their respective standard unit.

g. Sample Panel: 4 by 4 feet.

h. Sample Installation: 100 square feet.

Sample Incorporation Reusable Samples: Incorporate returned samples into work only if so specified or indicated. Incorporated samples are to be in undamaged condition at the time of use.

Recording of Sample Installation: Note and preserve the notation of any area constituting a sample installation, but remove the notation at the final clean-up of the project.

Comparison Sample Samples Showing Range of Variation: Where variations in color, finish, pattern, or texture are unavoidable due to nature of the materials, submit sets of samples of not less than three units showing extremes and middle of range. Mark each unit to describe its relation to the range of the variation.

When color, texture, or pattern is specified by naming a particular manufacturer and style, include one sample of that manufacturer and style, for comparison.

L. Format of Manufacturer's Instructions Present manufacturer's instructions submittals for each section. Include the manufacturer's name, trade name, place of manufacture, and catalog model or number on product data. Also include applicable federal, military, industry, and technical-society publication references. If supplemental information is needed to clarify the manufacturer's data, submit it as specified for Certificates. Submit the manufacturer's instructions before installation.

M. Format of Manufacturer's Field Reports By prominent notation, indicate each report in the submittal. Indicate the specification number or sheet number to which each report pertains.

N. Source Drawings for Shop Drawings The entire set of source drawing files will not be provided to the Contractor. Request the specific Drawing Number for the preparation of shop drawings. Only those drawings requested to prepare shop drawings will be provided. These drawings are provided only after award.

1. Terms and Conditions: Data contained on these electronic files must not be used for any purpose other than as a convenience in the preparation of construction data for the referenced project. Any other use or reuse is at the sole risk of the Contractor and without liability or legal exposure to the Government. The Contractor must make no claim, and waives to the fullest extent permitted by law any claim or cause of action of any nature against the Government, its agents, or its subconsultants that may arise out of or in connection with the use of these electronic files. The Contractor must, to the fullest extent permitted by law, indemnify and hold the Government harmless against all damages, liabilities, or costs, including reasonable attorney's fees and defense costs, arising out of or resulting from the use of these electronic files.

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These electronic source drawing files are not construction documents. Differences may exist between the source drawing files and the corresponding construction documents. The Government makes no representation regarding the accuracy or completeness of the electronic source drawing files, nor does it make representation to the compatibility of these files with the Contractor hardware or software. The Contractor is responsible for determining if any conflict exists. In the event that a conflict arises between the construction documents prepared by the Government and the furnished source drawing files, construction documents govern. Use of these source drawing files does not relieve the Contractor of the duty to fully comply with the contract documents, including and without limitation the need to check, confirm and coordinate the work of all contractors for the project. If the Contractor uses, duplicates or modifies these electronic source drawing files for use in producing construction data related to this contract, remove all previous indication of ownership (seals, logos, signatures, initials and dates).

O. FIELD TEST REPORTS Routine tests such as soil density, concrete field tests, pressure testing, etc., shall be delivered to the COR with the daily Reports. Additionally, field test reports may be required to be compiled and submitted per the applicable specification section and submitted via formal transmittal.

P. DISAPPROVED SUBMITTALS Make corrections required by the Contracting Officer. If the Contractor considers any correction or notation on the returned submittals to constitute a change to the contract drawings or specifications, give notice to the Contracting Officer as required under the FAR clause titled CHANGES. The Contractor is responsible for the dimensions and design of connection details and the construction of work. Failure to point out variations may cause the Government to require rejection and removal of such work at the Contractor's expense. If changes are necessary to submittals, make such revisions and resubmit in accordance with the procedures above. No item of work requiring a submittal change is to be accomplished until the changed submittals are approved.

Q. APPROVED SUBMITTALS The Contracting Officer's approval of submittals is not to be construed as a complete check, and indicates only that the general method of construction, materials, detailing, and other information are satisfactory. the design, general method of construction, materials, detailing, and other information appear to meet the Solicitation and Accepted Proposal.

Approval or acceptance by the Government for a submittal does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for meeting the contract requirements or for any error that may exist, because under the Quality Control (QC) requirements of this contract, the Contractor is responsible for ensuring information contained within each submittal accurately conforms with the requirements of the contract documents.

After submittals have been approved or accepted by the Contracting Officer, no resubmittal for the purpose of substituting materials or equipment will be considered unless accompanied by an explanation of why a substitution is necessary.

2 PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

3 EXECUTION

A. SUBMITTAL SUBMISSION:

1. When to Submit: Submittal Register, or other form approved by the Contracting Officer, showing all intended submittals withing 15 days of the Notice to Proceed.

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SECTION 01 73 29 - CUTTING AND PATCHING

1.1 GENERAL

A. Description Of Work

1. This specification covers the furnishing and installation of materials for cutting and patching.

Products shall be as follows or as directed by the Contracting Officer. Installation procedures shall be in accordance with the product manufacturer's recommendations. Demolition and removal of materials shall be as required to support the work.

B. Definitions

1. Cutting: Removal of in-place construction necessary to permit installation or performance of other Work.

2. Patching: Fitting and repair work required to restore surfaces to original conditions after installation of other Work.

C. Submittals

1. Cutting and Patching Proposal: Submit a proposal describing procedures at least 10 days before the time cutting and patching will be performed, requesting approval to proceed. Include the following information:

a. Extent: Describe cutting and patching, show how they will be performed, and indicate why they cannot be avoided.

b. Changes to In-Place Construction: Describe anticipated results. Include changes to structural elements and operating components as well as changes in building's appearance and other significant visual elements.

c. Products: List products to be used and firms or entities that will perform the Work.

d. Dates: Indicate when cutting and patching will be performed.

e. Utility Services and Mechanical/Electrical Systems: List services/systems that cutting and patching procedures will disturb or affect. List services/systems that will be relocated and those that will be temporarily out of service. Indicate how long services/systems will be disrupted.

f. Structural Elements: Where cutting and patching involve adding reinforcement to structural elements, submit details and engineering calculations showing integration of reinforcement with original structure.

g. the Contracting Officer's Approval: Obtain approval of cutting and patching proposal before cutting and patching. Approval does not waive right to later require removal and replacement of unsatisfactory work.

D. Quality Assurance

1. Structural Elements: Do not cut and patch structural elements in a manner that could change their load-carrying capacity or load-deflection ratio without prior COR approval.

2. Operational Elements: Do not cut and patch operating elements and related components in a manner that results in reducing their capacity to perform as intended or that results in increased maintenance or decreased operational life or safety. Operating elements include the following:

a. Primary operational systems and equipment.

b. Air or smoke barriers.

c. Fire-suppression systems.

d. Mechanical systems piping and ducts.

e. Control systems.

f. Communication systems.

g. Conveying systems.

h. Electrical wiring systems.

i. Operating systems of special construction in Division 13.

3. Miscellaneous Elements: Do not cut and patch miscellaneous elements or related components in a manner that could change their load-carrying capacity, that results in reducing their capacity

01 32 33 00l - CUTTING AND PATCHING Page 2 of 3 to perform as intended, or that results in increased maintenance or decreased operational life or safety. Miscellaneous elements include the following:

a. Water, moisture, or vapor barriers.

b. Membranes and flashings.

c. Exterior curtain-wall construction.

d. Equipment supports.

e. Piping, ductwork, vessels, and equipment.

f. Noise- and vibration-control elements and systems.

4. Visual Requirements: Do not cut and patch construction in a manner that results in visual evidence of cutting and patching. Do not cut and patch construction exposed on the exterior or in occupied spaces in a manner that would, in Architect's opinion, reduce the building's aesthetic qualities. Remove and replace construction that has been cut and patched in a visually unsatisfactory manner.

5. Cutting and Patching Conference: Before proceeding, meet at Project site with parties involved in cutting and patching, including mechanical and electrical trades. Review areas of potential interference and conflict. Coordinate procedures and resolve potential conflicts before proceeding.

E. Warranty

1. Existing Warranties: Remove, replace, patch, and repair materials and surfaces cut or damaged during cutting and patching operations, by methods and with materials so as not to void existing warranties.

1.2 PRODUCTS

A. Materials

1. In-Place Materials: Use materials identical to in-place materials. For exposed surfaces, use materials that visually match in-place adjacent surfaces to the fullest extent possible.

a. If identical materials are unavailable or cannot be used, use materials that, when installed, will match the visual and functional performance of in-place materials.

1.3 EXECUTION

A. Preparation

1. Temporary Support: Provide temporary support of Work to be cut.

2. Protection: Protect in-place construction during cutting and patching to prevent damage.

Provide protection from adverse weather conditions for portions of Project that might be exposed during cutting and patching operations.

3. Adjoining Areas: Avoid interference with use of adjoining areas or interruption of free passage to adjoining areas.

4. Existing Utility Services and Mechanical/Electrical Systems: Where existing services/systems are required to be removed, relocated, or abandoned, bypass such services/systems before cutting to minimize OR prevent, as directed, interruption to occupied areas.

B. Performance

1. General: Employ skilled workers to perform cutting and patching. Proceed with cutting and patching at the earliest feasible time, and complete without delay.

a. Cut in-place construction to provide for installation of other components or performance of other construction, and subsequently patch as required to restore surfaces to their original condition.

2. Cutting: Cut in-place construction by sawing, drilling, breaking, chipping, grinding, and similar operations, including excavation, using methods least likely to damage elements retained or adjoining construction. If possible, review proposed procedures with original Installer; comply with original Installer's written recommendations.

a. In general, use hand or small power tools designed for sawing and grinding, not hammering and chopping. Cut holes and slots as small as possible, neatly to size

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b. Finished Surfaces: Cut or drill from the exposed or finished side into concealed surfaces.

c. Concrete and Masonry: Cut using a cutting machine, such as an abrasive saw or a diamond-core drill.

d. Excavating and Backfilling: Comply with requirements in applicable Division 31 where required by cutting and patching operations.

e. Mechanical and Electrical Services: Unless noted otherwise, cut off pipe or conduit in walls or partitions to be removed. Cap, valve, or plug and seal remaining portion of pipe or conduit to prevent entrance of moisture or other foreign matter after cutting.

f. Proceed with patching after construction operations requiring cutting are complete.

3. Patching: Patch construction by filling, repairing, refinishing, closing up, and similar operations following performance of other Work. Patch with durable seams that are as invisible as possible.

Provide materials and comply with installation requirements specified in other Sections.

a. Inspection: Where feasible, test and inspect patched areas after completion to demonstrate integrity of installation.

b. Exposed Finishes: Restore exposed finishes of patched areas and extend finish restoration into retained adjoining construction in a manner that will eliminate evidence of patching and refinishing.

1) Clean piping, conduit, and similar features before applying paint or other finishing materials.

2) Restore damaged pipe covering to its original condition.

c. Floors and Walls: Where walls or partitions that are removed extend one finished area into another, patch and repair floor and wall surfaces in the new space. Provide an even surface of uniform finish, color, texture, and appearance. Remove in-place floor and wall coverings and replace with new materials, if necessary, to achieve uniform color and appearance.

1) Where patching occurs in a painted surface, apply primer and intermediate paint coats over the patch and apply final paint coat over entire unbroken surface containing the patch. Provide additional coats until patch blends with adjacent surfaces.

d. Ceilings: Patch, repair, or rehang in-place ceilings as necessary to provide an even-plane surface of uniform appearance.

e. Exterior Building Enclosure: Patch components in a manner that restores enclosure to a weathertight condition.

4. Cleaning: Clean areas and spaces where cutting and patching are performed. Completely remove paint, mortar, oils, putty, and similar materials.

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02 41 00 DEMOLITION

Part 1 General

1.1 References

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

AASHTO T 180 (2017) Standard Method of Test for Moisture-Density Relations of Soils Using a 4.54-kg (10-lb) Rammer and a 457-mm (18-in.) Drop

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY PROFESSIONALS (ASSP)

ASSP A10.6 (2006) Safety & Health Program

Requirements for Demolition Operations - American National Standard for Construction and Demolition Operations

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

EM 385-1-1 (2014) Safety and Health Requirements

Manual U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS

ADMINISTRATION (NARA)

40 CFR 61 National Emission Standards for Hazardous

Air Pollutants

1.1 Project Description

1.2.1 Definitions

1.2.1.1 Demolition

Demolition is the process of wrecking or taking out any load-supporting structural member of a facility together with any related handling and disposal operations.

1.2.1.2 Deconstruction is the process of taking apart a facility with the primary goal of preserving the value of all useful building materials.

1.2.3 General Requirements

Do not begin demolition or deconstruction until authorization is received from the Contracting Officer. Remove rubbish and debris from the project site; do not allow accumulations inside or outside the building. In the interest of occupational safety and health, perform the work in accordance with EM 385-1-1, and other applicable Sections.

1.3 ITEMS TO REMAIN IN PLACE

Take necessary precautions to avoid damage to existing items to remain in place, to be reused, or to remain the property of the Government. Repair or replace damaged items as approved by the Contracting Officer. Coordinate the work of this section with all other work indicated. Construct and maintain shoring, bracing, and supports as required. Ensure that structural elements are not overloaded. Increase structural supports or add new supports as may be required as a result of any cutting, removal, or demolition work performed under this contract. Do not overload structural elements. Provide new supports and reinforcement for existing construction weakened by demolition, or removal work. Repairs, reinforcement, or structural replacement require approval by the Contracting Officer prior to performing such work.

Existing Construction Limits and Protection

Do not disturb existing construction beyond the extent indicated or necessary for installation of new construction. Provide protective measures to control accumulation and migration of dust and dirt in all work areas. Remove dust, dirt, and debris from work areas daily.

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Patching

Where removals leave holes and damaged surfaces exposed in the finished work, patch and repair these holes and damaged surfaces are to be reconstructed and/or patched as necessary to match adjacent finished surfaces, using on-site materials when available. Where new work is to be applied to existing surfaces, perform removals and patching in a manner to produce surfaces suitable for receiving new work. Finished surfaces of patched area shall be flush with the adjacent existing surface and shall match the existing adjacent surface as closely as possible as to texture and finish.

Locksets on Swinging Doors Any locksets not reused on the project shall be delivered to the Contracting Officer after removal.

Reuse of Materials and Equipment Remove and store materials and equipment indicated to be reused or relocated to prevent damage, and reinstall as the work progresses.

Dust and Debris Control Prevent the spread of dust and debris and avoid the creation of a nuisance or hazard in the surrounding area. Do not use water if it results in hazardous or objectionable conditions such as, but not limited to, ice, flooding, or pollution. Vacuum and dust the work area daily.

Protection of Personnel Before, during and after the demolition and deconstruction work continuously evaluate the condition of the structure being demolished and deconstructed and take immediate action to protect all personnel working in and around the project site. No area, section, or component of floors, roofs, walls, columns, pilasters, or other structural element will be allowed to be left standing without sufficient bracing, shoring, or lateral support to prevent collapse or failure while workmen remove debris or perform other work in the immediate area.

EXISTING CONDITIONS

Before beginning any demolition or deconstruction work, survey the site and examine the drawings and specifications to determine the extent of the work. Record existing conditions in the presence of the Contracting Officer showing the condition of structures and other facilities adjacent to areas of alteration or removal. Digital Photographs sized 4 inch will be acceptable as a record of existing conditions. Include in the record possible conflicting electrical conduits, plumbing lines, alarms systems, the location and extent of existing cracks and other damage and description of surface conditions that exist prior to before starting work. It is the Contractor's responsibility to verify and document all required outages which will be required during the course of work, and to note these outages on the record document. Submit survey results.

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The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

AMERICAN HARDBOARD ASSOCIATION (AHA)

AHA A135.4 (1995; R 2004) Basic Hardboard AMERICAN

INSTITUTE OF TIMBER CONSTRUCTION (AITC)

AITC 111 (2005) Recommended Practice for Protection of Structural Glued Laminated Timber During Transit, Storage and Erection

AITC TCM (2012) Timber Construction Manual, 5th Edition

ANSI/AITC A190.1 (2007) American National Standard, Structural Glued

Laminated Timber

AMERICAN LUMBER STANDARDS COMMITTEE (ALSC)

ALSC PS 20 (2015) American Softwood Lumber Standard

AMERICAN RAILWAY ENGINEERING AND MAINTENANCE-OF-WAY ASSOCIATION (AREMA)

AREMA Eng Man (2017) Manual for Railway Engineering AMERICAN

SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS (ASME)

ASME B18.2.1 (2012; Errata 2013) Square and Hex Bolts and Screws (Inch Series)

ASME B18.2.2 (2015) Nuts for General Applications: Machine Screw Nuts, Hex, Square, Hex Flange, and Coupling Nuts (Inch Series)

ASME B18.5.2.1M (2006; R 2011) Metric Round Head Short Square Neck Bolts

ASME B18.5.2.2M (1982; R 2010) Metric Round Head Square Neck Bolts

ASME B18.6.1 (2016) Wood Screws (Inch Series) AMERICAN

WOOD COUNCIL(AWC)

AWC NDS (2015) National Design Specification (NDS) for Wood Construction

AWC WFCM (2012) Wood Frame Construction Manual for One- and Two- Family Dwellings

AMERICAN WOOD PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (AWPA)

AWPA M2 (2019) Standard for the Inspection of Preservative Treated

Wood Products for Industrial Use

AWPA M6 (2013) Brands Used on Preservative Treated Materials

APA - THE ENGINEERED WOOD ASSOCIATION (APA)

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APA E30 (2016) Engineered Wood Construction Guide

APA E445 (2002) Performance Standards and Qualification Policy for Structural-Use Panels (APA PRP-108)

APA EWS R540 (2013) Builder Tips: Proper Storage and Handling of Glulam

Beams

APA EWS T300 (2007) Technical Note: Glulam Connection Details

APA F405 (19) Product Guide: Performance Rated Panels

APA L870 (2010) Voluntary Product Standard, PS 1-09, Structural Plywood

APA S350 (2014) PS 2-10, Performance Standard for Wood-Based

Structural-Use Panels

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM A153/A153M (2016a) Standard Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware

ASTM A307 (2014; E 2017) Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Bolts, Studs, and Threaded Rod 60 000 PSI Tensile Strength

ASTM A653/A653M (2020) Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip Process

ASTM D2898 (2010; R 2017) Standard Practice for Accelerated

Weathering of Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood for Fire Testing

ASTM D3498 (2019a) Standard Specification for Adhesives for Field-Gluing

Wood Structural

Panels (Plywood or Oriented Stand Board) to Wood Based Floor System Framing

ASTM F547 (2017) Standard Terminology of Nails for Use with Wood and

Wood-Base Materials

ASTM F1667 (2018a) Standard Specification for Driven Fasteners: Nails, Spikes, and Staples

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH)

CDPH SECTION 01350 (2010; Version 1.1) Standard Method for the Testing and

Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources using Environmental Chambers FM GLOBAL

(FM)

FM 4435 (2013) Roof Perimeter Flashing GREEN SEAL

(GS)

GS-36 (2013) Adhesives for Commercial Use INTERNATIONAL

CODE COUNCIL (ICC)

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ICC IBC (2018) International Building Code SOUTH COAST AIR

QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (SCAQMD)

SCAQMD Rule 1168 (2017) Adhesive and Sealant Applications SOUTHERN PINE

INSPECTION BUREAU (SPIB)

SPIB 1003 (2014) Standard Grading Rules for Southern Pine Lumber

TRUSS PLATE INSTITUTE (TPI)

TPI 1 (2014) National Design Standard for Metal Plate Connected Wood Truss Construction, Including Commentary and Appendices

TPI HIB (1991) Commentary and Recommendations for Handling, Installing and Bracing Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)

DOC/NIST PS58 (1973) Basic Hardboard (ANSI A135.4)

U.S. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)

CID A-A-1923 (Rev A; Notice 3) Shield, Expansion (Lag, Machine and Externally Threaded Wedge Bolt Anchors)

CID A-A-1924 (Rev A; Notice 3) Shield, Expansion (Self Drilling Tubular

Expansion Shell Bolt

Anchors

CID A-A-1925 (Rev A; Notice 3) Shield Expansion (Nail Anchors)

FS UU-B-790 (Rev A; Notice 2) Building Paper Vegetable Fiber: (Kraft, Waterproofed, Water Repellent and Fire Resistant)

WEST COAST LUMBER INSPECTION BUREAU (WCLIB)

WCLIB 17 (2015) Standard Grading Rules

WESTERN WOOD PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION (WWPA)

WWPA G-5 (2017) Western Lumber Grading Rules

1.2 DELIVERY AND STORAGE

Deliver materials to the site in an undamaged condition. Store, protect, handle, and install prefabricated structural elements in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and as specified.

Store materials off the ground to provide proper ventilation, with drainage to avoid standing water, and protection against ground moisture and dampness. Store materials with a moisture barrier at both the ground level and as a cover forming a well ventilated enclosure. Store glue-laminated beams on edge. Adhere to requirements for stacking, lifting, bracing, cutting, notching, and special fastening requirements. Handle and store laminated timber in accordance with AITC 111 or APA EWS R540. Do not use materials that have visible moisture or biological growth. Remove defective and damaged materials and provide new materials. Store separated reusable wood waste

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1.3 GRADING AND MARKING

1.3.1 Lumber

Mark each piece of framing and board lumber or each bundle of small pieces of lumber with the grade mark of a recognized association or independent inspection agency. Such association or agency must be certified by the Board of Review, American Lumber Standards Committee, to grade the species used. Surfaces that are to be exposed to view must not bear grademarks, stamps, or any type of identifying mark. Hammer marking will be permitted on timbers when all surfaces will be exposed to view.

1.3.2 Plywood

Mark each sheet with the mark of a recognized association or independent inspection agency that maintains continuing control over the quality of the plywood. The mark must identify the plywood by species group or span rating, exposure durability classification, grade, and compliance with APA L870. Surfaces that are to be exposed to view must not bear grademarks or other types of identifying marks.

1.3.3 Structural-Use and OSB Panels

Mark each panel with the mark of a recognized association or independent inspection agency that maintains continuing control over the quality of the panel. The mark must indicate end use, span rating, and exposure durability classification. Oriented Strand Board (OSB), APA F405.

The Contractor must provide Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) with the inspection report of an approved independent inspection agency that offered products comply with applicable AWPA Standards. The appropriate Quality Mark on each piece will be accepted, in lieu of inspection reports, as evidence of compliance with applicable AWPA treatment standards.

1.3.4 Fire-Retardant Treated Lumber

Mark each piece in accordance with AWPA M6, except pieces that are to be natural or transparent finished. In addition, exterior fire-retardant lumber must be distinguished by a permanent penetrating blue stain.

Labels of a nationally recognized independent testing agency will be accepted as evidence of conformance to the fire-retardant requirements of AWPA M6.

1.3.5 Hardboard, Gypsum Board, and Fiberboard

Mark each sheet or bundle to identify the standard under which the material is produced and the producer.

1.4 SIZES AND SURFACING

ALSC PS 20 for dressed sizes of yard and structural lumber. Lumber must be surfaced four sides. Size references, unless otherwise specified, are nominal sizes, and actual sizes must be within manufacturing tolerances allowed by the standard under which the product is produced. Other measurements are IP or SI standard.

1.5 MOISTURE CONTENT

Air-dry or kiln-dry lumber. Kiln-dry treated lumber after treatment. Maximum moisture content of wood products must be as follows at the time of delivery to the job site:

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a. Framing lumber and board, 15 percent maximum

b. Timbers 5 inches and thicker, 25 percent maximum

c. Roof planking, 15 percent maximum

d. Materials other than lumber; moisture content must be in accordance with standard under which the product is produced

1.6 FIRE-RETARDANT TREATMENT

All concealed wood shall be fire-retardant treated and pressure treated. Treatment and performance inspection must be by an independent and qualified testing agency that establishes performance ratings. Each piece or bundle of treated material must bear identification of the testing agency to indicate performance in accordance with such rating. Treated materials to be exposed to rain wetting must be subjected to an accelerated weathering technique in accordance with ASTM D2898 prior to being tested. Such items which will not be inside a building, and such items which will be exposed to heat or high humidity, must receive exterior fire-retardant treatment. Fire-retardant-treated wood products must be free of halogens, sulfates, ammonium phosphate, and formaldehyde.

1.7 CERTIFICATIONS

1.7.1 Certified Wood Grades

Provide certificates of grade from the grading agency on graded but unmarked lumber or plywood attesting that materials meet the grade requirements specified herein.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

2.1.1 Virgin Lumber

Lumber fabricated from old growth timber is not permitted. Avoid companies who buy, sell, or use old growth timber in their operations, when possible.

2.2 LUMBER

2.2.1 Framing Lumber

Framing lumber such as studs, plates, caps, collar beams, cant strips, bucks, sleepers, nailing strips, and nailers and board lumber such as subflooring and wall and roof sheathing must be one of the species listed in the table below. Minimum grade of species must be as listed.

Finger-jointed lumber is not allowed.

Table of Grades for Framing and Board Lumber

Grading Rules Species Framing Board Lumber

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WWPA G-5 standard grading rules

Aspen, Douglas Fir-Larch, Douglas Fir South, Engelmann Spruce-Lodgepole Pine, Engelmann Spruce, Hem-Fir, Idaho White Pine, Lodgepole Pine, Mountain Hemlock, Mountain Hemlock-Hem-Fir, Ponderosa Pine-Sugar Pine, Ponderosa Pine-Lodgepole Pine, Subalpine Fir, White Woods, Western Woods, Western Cedars, Western Hemlock

All Species: Standard Light Framing or No. 3 Structural Light Framing (Stud Grade for 2x4 nominal size, 10 feet and shorter)

All Species: No. 3 Common

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Table of Grades for Framing and Board Lumber

Grading Rules Species Framing Board Lumber

WCLIB 17 standard grading rules

Douglas Fir-Larch, Hem- Fir, Mountain Hemlock, Sitka Spruce, Western Cedars, Western Hemlock

All Species: Standard Light Framing or No. 3 Structural Light Framing (Stud Grade for 2x4 nominal size, 10 feet and shorter)

All Species: Standard

SPIB 1003 standard grading rules

Southern Pine All Species: Standard Light Framing or No. 3 Structural Light Framing (Stud Grade for 2x4 nominal size, 10 feet and shorter)

No. 2 Boards

2.3 PLYWOOD, STRUCTURAL-USE, AND ORIENTED STRAND BOARD (OSB)

PANELS APA L870, APA S350, APA E445, and APA F405 respectively.

2.3.1 Subflooring

2.3.1.1 Plywood

C-D Grade, Exposure 1 durability classification, Span rating of 48/24 or greater.

2.3.1.2 Structural-Use and OSB Panels

Sheathing grade with durability equivalent to Exposure 1, Span Rating of 48/24 or greater. OSB, APA E445, Rated Sturd-I-Floor.

2.3.2 Combination Subfloor-Underlayment

2.3.2.1 Plywood

Underlayment Grade, Exposure 1. Minimum thickness must be as listed below be coordinated with existing floor panel thickness.

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2.3.2.2 Structural-Use Panel

Combination subfloor-underlayment grade with durability equivalent to Interior plywood with Exterior glue (Exposure 1) , Span Rating of 24 or greater. Thickness coordinated with existing conditions.

2.3.3 Wall Sheathing

2.3.3.1 Plywood

C-D Grade, Exposure 1, and a minimum thickness of 1/2 inch, except where indicated to have greater thickness.

2.3.3.2 Structural-Use and OSB Panels

Sheathing grade with durability equivalent to Exposure 1, Span Rating of 16/0 or greater. OSB, APA Rated Sheathing. OSB must be a phenolic-glued board.

2.4 UNDERLAYMENT

Underlayment must conform to one of the following:

2.4.1 Hardboard

AHA A135.4 service class, sanded one side, 1/4 inch thick, 4 feet wide.

2.4.2 Plywood

Plywood must conform to APA L870, underlayment grade with exterior glue, or C-C (Plugged) exterior grade 11/32 inch thick, 4 feet wide.

2.4.3 Oriented Strand Board

OSB underlayment grade 0.225 inch.

2.4.4 Miscellaneous Wood Members

2.4.4.1 Nonstress Graded Members

Members must include bridging, corner bracing, furring, grounds, and nailing strips.

Members must be in accordance with TABLE I for the species used.

Sizes must be as follows unless otherwise shown:

Member Size inch

Bridging 1 x 3 or 1 x 4 for use between members 2 x 12 and smaller; 2 x 4 for use between members larger than 2 x 12.

Corner bracing 1 x 4.

Furring 1 x 3

Grounds Plaster thickness by 38.

Nailing strips 1 x 3 or 1 x 4 when used as shingle base or interior finish, otherwise 2 inch stock.

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2.4.4.2 Wood Bumpers

AREMA Eng Man, Industrial grade cross ties

2.4.4.3 Sill Plates

Sill plates must be standard or number 2 grade.

2.4.4.4 Blocking

Blocking must be standard or number 2 grade (2 x 6 min).

2.4.4.5 Rough Bucks and Frames

Rough bucks and frames must be straight standard or number 2 grade.

2.5 ROUGH HARDWARE

Unless otherwise indicated or specified, rough hardware must be of the type and size necessary for the project requirements. Sizes, types, and spacing of fastenings of manufactured building materials must be as recommended by the product manufacturer unless otherwise indicated or specified. Rough hardware exposed to the weather or embedded in or in contact with preservative treated wood, exterior masonry, or concrete walls or slabs must be hot-dip zinc-coated in accordance with ASTM A153/A153M. Nails and fastenings for fire-retardant treated lumber and woodwork exposed to the weather must be copper alloy or hot-dipped galvanized fasteners as recommended by the treated wood manufacturer.

2.5.1 Bolts, Nuts, Studs, and Rivets

ASME B18.2.1, ASME B18.5.2.1M, ASME B18.5.2.2M and ASME B18.2.2.

2.5.2 Anchor Bolts

ASTM A307, size as indicated, complete with nuts and washers.

2.5.3 Expansion Shields

CID A-A-1923, CID A-A-1924, and CID A-A-1925. Except as shown otherwise, maximum size of devices must be 3/8 inch.

2.5.4 Lag Screws and Lag Bolts

ASME B18.2.1.

2.5.5 Wood Screws

ASME B18.6.1.

2.5.6 Nails

ASTM F547, size and type best suited for purpose. For sheathing and subflooring, length of nails must be sufficient to extend 1 inch into supports. In general, 8-penny or larger nails must be used for nailing through 1 inch thick lumber and for toe nailing 2 inch thick lumber;

16-penny or larger nails must be used for nailing through 2 inch thick lumber.

Nails used with treated lumber and sheathing must be hot-dipped galvanized in accordance with ASTM A153/A153M. Nailing must be in accordance with the recommended nailing

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Reasonable judgment backed by experience must ensure that the designed connection will not cause the wood to split. If a load situation exceeds a reasonable limit for nails, a specialized connector must be used.

2.5.7 Wire Nails

ASTM F1667.

2.5.8 Clip Angles

Steel, 3/16 inch thick, size as indicated or best suited for intended use; or zinc-coated steel or iron commercial clips designed for connecting wood members.

2.5.9 Metal Framing Anchors

Construct anchors to the configuration shown using hot dip zinc-coated steel conforming to ASTM A653/A653M, G90. Except where otherwise shown, steel must be not lighter than 18 gage. Special nails supplied by the manufacturer must be used for all nailing.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

Do not install building construction materials that show visual evidence of biological growth.

Conform to AWC WFCM unless otherwise indicated or specified. Select lumber sizes to minimize waste.