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SECTION 01 33 23

SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES

1-1. Submit for approval, all of the product items specifically mentioned in the plans, with information sufficient to evidence full compliance with contract requirements. Provide samples of full range of colors and finishes available for review and approval, prior to ordering.

Materials, fabricated articles and the like to be installed in permanent work shall equal those of approved submittals. After an item has been approved, no change in brand or make will be permitted unless:

A. Satisfactory written evidence is presented to, and approved by

Contracting Officer, that manufacturer cannot make scheduled delivery of approved item or;

B. Item delivered has been rejected and substitution of a suitable item is an urgent necessity or;

C. Other conditions become apparent which indicates approval of such substitute item to be in best interest of the Government.

1-2. Forward submittals in sufficient time to permit proper consideration and approval action by Government. Time submission to assure adequate lead time for procurement of contract - required items. Delays attributable to untimely and rejected submittals will not serve as a basis for extending contract time for completion.

1-3. Submittals will be reviewed for compliance with contract requirements and action thereon will be taken by District Engineer on behalf of the

Contracting Officer.

1-4. The Government reserves the right to require additional submittals, whether or not particularly mentioned in this contract. If additional submittals beyond those required by the contract are furnished pursuant to request therefor by Contracting Officer, adjustment in contract price and time will be made in accordance with Articles titled CHANGES

(FAR 52.243-4) and CHANGES - SUPPLEMENT (VAAR 852.236-88) of the

GENERAL CONDITIONS.

1-5. Submittals must be submitted by Contractor only and shipped prepaid.

Contracting Officer assumes no responsibility for checking quantities or exact numbers included in such submittals.

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A. Submittals will receive consideration only when covered by a transmittal letter signed by Contractor. Letter shall be sent via first class mail and shall contain the list of items, name of Cemetery, name of Contractor, contract number, applicable specification paragraph numbers, (other information required for exact identification of location for each item), manufacturer and brand, ASTM or Federal

Specification Number (if any) and such additional information as may be required by specifications for particular item being furnished. In addition, catalogs shall be marked to indicate specific items submitted for approval.

1. A copy of letter must be enclosed with items, and any items received without identification letter will be considered "unclaimed goods" and held for a limited time only.

2. Each certificate, manufacturers' literature and data shall be labeled to indicate the name and location of the Cemetery, name of

Contractor, manufacturer, brand, contract number and ASTM or Federal

Specification Number as applicable and location(s) on project.

3. Required certificates shall be signed by an authorized representative of manufacturer or supplier of material, and by

Contractor.

1-6. Test reports, certificates and manufacturers' literature and data, shall be submitted for approval to

NCA Midwest District Engineer

575 North Pennsylvania Street, Suite 495

Indianapolis, IN 46204

1-7. At the time of transmittal to the Architect-Engineer, the Contractor shall also send a copy of the complete submittal directly to the COR.

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SECTION 07 31 34

COMPOSITE SLATE ROOFING

July

1 GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This Section specifies fiber cement simulated slate shingles.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Counterflashing and flashing of roof projections: 07 60 00, FLASHING AND SHEET METAL.

1.3 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. ASTM International (ASTM).

1. ASTM D7349/D7349M-2011, Standard Test Method for Determining the Capability of Roofing and Waterproofing Materials to Seal around Fasteners.

2. ASTM E108-2010a, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings.

3. ASTM F1667-2011, Standard Specification for Driven Fasteners: Nails, Spikes, and Staples.

B. Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL)

1. UL 2218-2010, Standard for Impact Resistance of Prepared Roof Covering Materials.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND

SAMPLES.

B. Installer Qualifications:

1. The applicator must have applied five installations of similar size and scope as this project within the previous 5 years.

1.5 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

A. Install in strict accordance with manufacturer’s requirements and guidelines.

1.6 DELIVERY STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Delivery and Requirements:

1. Deliver materials and components in manufacturer=s original packaging with identification labels intact.

B. Storage and Handling Requirements: Store materials off ground and protected from exposure to harmful weather conditions and at temperature conditions recommended by manufacturer.

1. Exercise care to avoid damage during unloading and storing.

2. Do not stack material or other skids on top of ridge caps.

1.7 WARRANTY

A. Project Warranty: Refer to Contract Conditions for project warranty provisions.

B. Manufacturer’s Warranty: Submit, for Owner’s acceptance, manufacturer’s standard warranty document executed by authorized company official. Manufacturer’s warranty is in addition to and not intended to limit other rights Owner may have under Contract Conditions.

C. Warranty period:

1. Commercial installations: 40 years pro rated commencing on Date of Purchase.

2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURER

A. Manufacturer: Slate Select, 3162 Miller Park Drive, North Garland, Texas 75042, Phone: (972) 276-

2000, e-mail: avery@slateselect.com URL: www.slateselect.com o r app rov ed e qua l .

2.2 DESCRIPTION

A. fiber cement simulated slate shingles.

B. Acceptable Material: Slate Select or approved equal.

2.3 DESIGN CRITERIA

A. Roof Slope: 7:12 .

B. Ensure roof design load includes shingle weight of 750-800 lbs per 100 square feet minimum.

C. Fire Resistance: To ASTM E108

1. UBC Standard 15-2 Rating: Class A.

D. Water Absorption: To UBC Standard 32-2.

E. Freeze-Thaw: To ASTM C-67.

2.4 MATERIALS

A. Composite Roofing Slate: Cement matrix with reinforcing non-alkaline glass fibers or approved equal.

1. Thickness: Match Existing.

2. Color: Match Existing

3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Verification of Conditions: Verify that conditions of substrate previously installed under other Sections or Contracts are acceptable for composite slate roof shingle installation in accordance with manufacturer’s written recommendations.

1. Visually inspect substrate in presence of COR.

a. Verify roof slope.

2. Inform COR of unacceptable conditions immediately upon discovery.

3. Proceed with installation only after unacceptable conditions have been remedied and after approval to proceed from COR.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Removal of Existing Slate Roofing:

1. Remove existing roofing, flashings and underlay to expose sheathing.

2. Remove Sheathing

B. Proceed with work only after approval from COR.

C. Replace sheathing boards with boards of equal sectional dimensions and grade.

1. Seat each end of board on roof truss, with 1 inch minimum bearing and secure with mechanical fasteners.

3.3 COMPOSITE SLATE ROOFING INSTALLATION

A. Do composite slate roofing in strict accordance with roofing manufacturer’s written recommendations.

3.7 CLEANING

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A. Progress Cleaning: Perform cleanup as work progresses.

1. Leave work area clean end of each day.

B. Final leaning: Upon completion, remove surplus materials, rubbish, tools, and equipment.

3.8 PROTECTION

A. Protect installed products and components from damage during construction.

B. Repair damage to adjacent materials caused by composite slate roof tile installation.

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FLASHING AND SHEET METAL

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SECTION 07 60 00

FLASHING AND SHEET METAL

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Formed sheet metal work for flashing is specified in this section. Replace existing flashing like for like. The existing flashing type has not been determined in this specification so all forms of flashing are discussed. Several types of flashing will likely be encountered. Changing existing flashing type to a different flashing type must be approved by the COR. Submit for approval.

1.2 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. Publications listed below form a part of this specification to extent referenced. Publications are referenced in text by the basic designation only. Comply with applicable provisions and recommendations of the following, except as otherwise shown or specified.

B. Aluminum Association (AA):

AA-C22A41 Aluminum Chemically etched medium matte, with clear anodic coating, Class I Architectural, 0.7-mil thick

AA-C22A42 Chemically etched medium matte, with integrally colored anodic coating, Class I Architectural, 0.7 mils thick

AA-C22A44 Chemically etched medium matte with electrolytically deposited metallic compound, integrally colored coating Class I

Architectural, 0.7-mil thick finish

C. American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA):

AAMA 620 High Performance Organic Coatings on Coil Coated Architectural

Aluminum

AAMA 621 High Performance Organic Coatings on Coil Coated Architectural

Hot Dipped Galvanized (HDG) and Zinc-Aluminum Coated Steel

Substrates

D. American National Standards Institute/Single-Ply Roofing Institute (ANSI/SPRI):

ANSI/SPRI ES-1-03 Wind Design Standard for Edge Systems Used with Low Slope

Roofing Systems

E. ASTM International (ASTM):

A167-99(R2009) Stainless and Heat-Resisting Chromium-Nickel Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip

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A653/A653M-09 Steel Sheet Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc Alloy Coated

(Galvanized) by the Hot-Dip Process

B32-08 Solder Metal

B209-10 Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate

B370-09 Copper Sheet and Strip for Building Construction

D173-03 Bitumen-Saturated Cotton Fabrics Used in Roofing and

Waterproofing

D412-06 Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers-Tension

D1187-97(R2002) Asphalt Base Emulsions for Use as Protective Coatings for Metal

D3656-07 Insect Screening and Louver Cloth Woven from Vinyl-Coated

Glass Yarns

D4586-07 Asphalt Roof Cement, Asbestos Free

F. FM Approvals: RoofNav Approved Roofing Assemblies and Products:

1-49-09 Loss Prevention Data Sheet: Perimeter Flashing

G. International Code Commission (ICC):

International Building Code, Current Edition

H. National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers (NAAMM):

AMP 500-06 Metal Finishes Manual

I. Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA): Architectural

Sheet Metal Manual 2012

1.3 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Wind Uplift Forces: Resist the following forces per FM Approvals 1-49:

1. Wind Zone 1: 0.48 to 0.96 kPa (10 to 20 lbf/sq. ft.): 1.92-kPa (40-lbf/sq. ft.) perimeter uplift force, 2.87-kPa (60-lbf/sq. ft.) corner uplift force, and 0.96-kPa (20-lbf/sq. ft.) outward force.

2. Wind Zone 1: 1.00 to 1.44 kPa (21 to 30 lbf/sq. ft.): 2.87-kPa (60-lbf/sq. ft.) perimeter uplift force, 4.31-kPa (90-lbf/sq. ft.) corner uplift force, and 1.44-kPa (30-lbf/sq. ft.) outward force.

3. Wind Zone 2: 1.48 to 2.15 kPa (31 to 45 lbf/sq. ft.): 4.31-kPa (90-lbf/sq. ft.) perimeter uplift force, 5.74-kPa (120-lbf/sq. ft.) corner uplift force, and 2.15-kPa (45-lbf/sq. ft.) outward force.

4. Wind Zone 3: 2.20 to 4.98 kPa (46 to 104 lbf/sq. ft.): 9.96-kPa (208-lbf/sq. ft.) perimeter uplift force, 14.94-kPa (312-lbf/sq. ft.) corner uplift force, and 4.98-kPa (104-lbf/sq. ft.)

outward force.

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B. Wind Design Standard: Fabricate and install roof-edge flashings tested per ANSI/SPRI ES-1.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit samples of roof materials, color sheets, and catalog cuts and written information for all construction materials to be used on this project for the approval of the COR.

1.5 PRE-INSTALLATION CONFERENCE

A. Convene a meeting on site, after submittals are received and approved but before any work, to review drawings and specifications, submittals, schedule, manufacturer instructions, site logistics and pertinent matters of coordination, temporary protection, governing regulations, tests and inspections; participants to include COR and all parties whose work is effected or related to the work of this section.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 FLASHING AND SHEET METAL MATERIALS

A. Stainless Steel: ASTM A167, Type 302B, dead soft temper.

B. Copper ASTM B370, cold-rolled temper.

C. Bituminous Coated Copper: Minimum copper ASTM B370, weight not less than 1 kg/m² (3 oz/sf); bituminous coating weight not less than 2 kg/m² (6 oz/sf); or, copper sheets may be bonded between two layers of coarsely woven bitumen-saturated cotton fabric ASTM D173.

Provide crimped exposed fabric surface.

D. Polyethylene Coated Copper: Copper sheet ASTM B370, weighing 1 Kg/m² (3 oz/sf) bonded between two layers of (two mil) thick polyethylene sheet.

E. Aluminum Sheet: ASTM B209, Alloy 3003-H14

F. Galvanized Sheet: ASTM A653.

G. Non-reinforced, Elastomeric Sheeting: Elastomeric substances reduced to thermoplastic state and extruded into continuous homogenous sheet (0.056 inch) thick.

1. Tensile Strength: Minimum 7 MPa (1,000 psi) tensile strength and not more than seven percent tension-set at 50 percent elongation when tested in accordance with ASTM D412.

2. No cracking or flaking when bent through 180 degrees over a 1 mm (1/32 inch) diameter mandrel and then bent at same point over same size mandrel in opposite direction through

360 degrees at temperature of -30°C (-20 °F).

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2.2 FLASHING ACCESSORIES

A. Solder: ASTM B32; flux type and alloy composition as required for use with metals to be soldered.

B. Rosin Paper: Sheathing paper, weighing minimum 141 g m²(3 lbs/100 sf).

C. Bituminous Paint: ASTM D1187, Type I.

D. Fasteners:

1. Use copper, copper alloy, bronze, brass, or stainless steel for copper and copper clad stainless steel, and stainless steel for stainless steel and aluminum alloy. Use galvanized steel or stainless steel for galvanized steel.

2. Nails:

a. Minimum diameter for copper nails: 3 mm (0.109 inch).

b. Minimum diameter for aluminum nails 3 mm (0.105 inch).

c. Minimum diameter for stainless steel nails: 2 mm (0.095 inch) and annular threaded.

d. Length to provide not less than 22 mm (7/8 inch) penetration into anchorage.

3. Rivets: Not less than 3 mm (1/8 inch) diameter.

E. Insect Screening: ASTM D3656, 18 by 18 regular mesh.

F. Roof Cement: ASTM D4586.

2.3 SHEET METAL THICKNESS

A. Except as otherwise shown or specified use thickness or weight of sheet metal as follows:

B. Concealed Locations (Built into Construction):

1. Copper: 30g (10 oz) minimum 0.33 mm (0.013 inch thick).

2. Stainless steel: 0.25 mm (0.010 inch) thick.

3. Copper clad stainless steel: 0.25 mm (0.010 inch) thick.

4. Galvanized steel: 0.5 mm (0.021 inch) thick.

C. Exposed Locations:

1. Copper: 0.4 Kg (16 oz).

2. Stainless steel: 0.4 mm (0.015 inch).

3. Copper clad stainless steel: 0.4 mm (0.015 inch).

D. Thickness of aluminum or galvanized steel is specified with each item.

2.4 FABRICATION, GENERAL

A. Jointing:

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1. Lock and solder copper, stainless steel and copper clad stainless steel joints, except expansion and contraction joints.

2. Jointing of copper over 0.5 Kg (20 oz) weight or stainless steel over 0.45 mm (0.018 inch) thick to be done by lapping, riveting and soldering.

3. Provide joints conforming to following requirements:

a. Finish flat-lock joints not less than 19 mm (3/4 inch) wide.

b. Finish lap joints subject to stress not less than 25 mm (one inch) wide; soldered and riveted.

c. Finish unsoldered lap joints not less than 100 mm (4 inches) wide.

4. Make flat and lap joints in direction of flow.

5. Edges of bituminous coated copper, non-reinforced elastomeric sheeting and polyethylene coated copper to be jointed by lapping not less than 100 mm (4 inches) in the direction of flow and cementing with asphalt roof cement or sealant as required by the manufacturer's printed instructions.

6. Soldering:

a. Pre tin both mating surfaces with solder for a width not less than 38 mm (1 1/2 inches) of uncoated copper, stainless steel, and copper clad stainless steel.

b. Wire brush to produce a bright surface before soldering lead coated copper.

c. Treat in accordance with metal producers recommendations other sheet metal required to be soldered.

d. Completely remove acid and flux after soldering is completed.

B. Expansion and Contraction Joints:

1. Fabricate in accordance with the Architectural Sheet Metal Manual recommendations for expansion and contraction of sheet metal work in continuous runs.

2. Space joints as shown or as specified.

3. Space expansion and contraction joints for copper, stainless steel, and copper clad stainless steel at intervals not exceeding 7200 mm (24 feet).

4. Space expansion and contraction joints for aluminum at intervals not exceeding 5400 mm

(18 feet), except do not exceed 3000 mm (10 feet) for gravel stops and fascia-cant systems.

5. Fabricate slip-type or loose locked joints and fill with sealant unless otherwise specified.

6. Fabricate joint covers of same thickness material as sheet metal served.

C. Cleats:

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1. Fabricate cleats to secure flashings and sheet metal work over 300 mm (12 inches) wide and where specified.

2. Provide cleats for maximum spacing of 300 mm (12 inch) centers unless specified otherwise.

3. Form cleats of same metal and weights or thickness as the sheet metal being installed unless specified otherwise.

4. Fabricate cleats from 50 mm (2 inch) wide strip. Form end with not less than 19 mm (3/4 inch) wide loose lock to item for anchorage. Form other end of length to receive nails free of item to be anchored and end edge to be folded over and cover nail heads.

D. Edge Strips or Continuous Cleats:

1. Fabricate continuous edge strips where shown and specified to secure loose edges of the sheet metal work.

2. Except as otherwise specified, fabricate edge strips of minimum 0.6 Kg (24 ounce) copper;

0.6 mm (0.024 inch) thick stainless steel; 1.25 mm (0.050 inch) thick aluminum.

3. Use material compatible with sheet metal to be secured by the edge strip.

4. Fabricate in 3000 mm (10 feet) maximum lengths with not less than 19 mm (3/4 inch) loose lock into metal secured by edge strip.

5. Fabricate Strips for fascia anchorage to extend below the supporting wood construction to form a drip and to allow the flashing to be hooked over the lower edge at least 19 mm (3/4-inch).

6. Fabricate anchor edge maximum width of 75 mm (3 inches) or of sufficient width to provide adequate bearing area to insure a rigid installation using 1 Kg (32 oz.) copper; 0.8 mm (0.031 inch) thick stainless steel; 1.6 mm (0.0625 inch) thick aluminum.

E. Drips:

1. Form drips at lower edge of sheet metal counter-flashings (cap flashings), fascias, gravel stops, wall copings, by folding edge back 13 mm (1/2 inch) and bending out 45 degrees from vertical to carry water away from the wall.

2. Form drip to provide hook to engage cleat or edge strip for fastening for not less than 19 mm (3/4 inch) loose lock where shown.

F. Edges:

1. Turn up edges of flashings concealed in masonry joints and opposite drain side 6 mm (1/4 inch) to form dam, unless otherwise specified or shown otherwise.

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2. Finish exposed edges of flashing with a 6 mm (1/4 inch) hem formed by folding edge of flashing back on itself when not hooked to edge strip or cleat. Use 6 mm (1/4 inch) minimum penetration beyond wall face with drip for through-wall flashing exposed edge.

3. All metal roof edges must meet requirements of IBC, current edition.

G. Metal Options:

1. Where options are permitted for different metals use only one metal throughout.

2. Stainless steel may be used in concealed locations for fasteners of other metals exposed to view.

3. Where copper gravel stops, copings and flashings will carry water onto cast stone, stone, or architectural concrete, or stainless steel.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. General:

1. Install flashing and sheet metal items as shown in Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning

Contractors National Association, Inc., publication, ARCHITECTURAL SHEET METAL MANUAL, except as otherwise shown or specified.

2. Anchor sheet metal flashing and trim and other components of the work securely in place with provisions for thermal and structural movement. Use fasteners, solder, welding rods, protective coatings, separators, sealants and other miscellaneous items as required, to complete flashing and trim assemblies.

3. Apply sheet metal and other flashing material to surfaces which are smooth, sound, clean, dry and free from defects that might affect the application.

4. Remove projections which would puncture the materials and fill holes and depressions with material compatible with the substrate. Cover holes or cracks in wood wider than 6 mm (1/4 inch) with sheet metal compatible with the roofing and flashing material used.

5. Coordinate with masonry work for the application of a skim coat of mortar to surfaces of unit masonry to receive flashing material before the application of flashing.

6. Apply a layer of 7 Kg (15 pound) saturated felt followed by a layer of rosin paper to wood surfaces to be covered with copper. Lap each ply 50 mm (2 inch) with the slope and nail with large headed copper nails.

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7. Confine direct nailing of sheet metal to strips 300 mm (12 inch) or less wide. Nail flashing along one edge only. Space nails not over 100 mm (4 inches) on center unless specified otherwise.

8. Install bolts, rivets, and screws where indicated, specified, or required in accordance with the SMACNA Sheet Metal Manual. Space rivets at 75 mm (3 inch) on centers in two rows in a staggered position. Use neoprene washers under fastener heads when fastener head is exposed.

9. Coordinate with roofing work for the installation of metal base flashings and other metal items having roof flanges for anchorage and watertight installation.

10. Nail continuous cleats on 75 mm (3 inch) on centers in two rows in a staggered position.

11. Nail individual cleats with two nails and bend end tab over nail heads. Lock other end of cleat into hemmed edge.

12. Install flashings in conjunction with other trades so that flashings are inserted in other materials and joined together to provide a water tight installation.

13. Where required to prevent galvanic action between dissimilar metal isolate the contact areas of dissimilar metal with sheet lead, waterproof building paper, or a coat of bituminous paint.

14. Isolate aluminum in contact with dissimilar metals others than stainless steel, white bronze or other metal compatible with aluminum by:

a. Paint dissimilar metal with a prime coat of zinc-chromate or other suitable primer, followed by two coats of aluminum paint.

b. Paint dissimilar metal with a coat of bituminous paint.

c. Apply an approved caulking material between aluminum and dissimilar metal.

15. Paint aluminum in contact with or built into mortar, concrete, plaster, or other masonry materials with a coat of bituminous paint.

16. Paint aluminum in contact with absorptive materials that may become repeatedly wet with two coats of bituminous paint or two coats of aluminum paint.

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EARTH MOVING (SHORT FORM)

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SECTION 31 20 11

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Earthwork including excavation, fill, backfill, and lawn restoration.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Unsuitable Materials:

1. Fills: Topsoil, frozen materials; construction materials and materials subject to decomposition; clods of clay and stones larger than 75 mm (3 inches); organic materials, including silts, which are unstable; and inorganic materials, including silts, too wet to be stable.

2. Existing Subgrade (except footings): Same materials as above paragraph, not capable of direct support of slabs, pavement, and similar items, with the possible exception of improvement by compaction, proof rolling, or similar methods of improvement.

B. Earthwork: Earthwork operations required within the new construction area. Also includes earthwork required for auxiliary structures and buildings and sewer and other trench work throughout the job site.

C. Degree of Compaction: Degree of compaction is expressed as a percentage of maximum density obtained by the test procedure presented in AASHTO

T99 Method A.

D. The term fill means fill or backfill.

E. Topsoil: Fertile, friable, natural topsoil of loamy character and characteristic of locality, capable of growing healthy horticultural crops of grasses.

1.3 CLASSIFICATION OF EXCAVATION

A. Classified Excavation: Removal and disposal of all material not defined as rock.

B. Rock Excavation:

1. Solid ledge rock (igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rock).

2. Bedded or conglomerate deposits, cemented to present characteristics of solid rock which cannot be excavated without blasting; or the use of modern power excavator (shovel, backhoe, or similar power excavators) minimum 0.75 m3 (1 cubic yard) capacity, properly used, having adequate power and in good running condition.

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3. Boulders or other detached stones each having a volume of 0.4 cubic meter (1/2 cubic yard) or more.

1.4 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. Comply with references to extent specified in this section.

B. American Nursery and Landscape Association (ANLA):

1. 2004 - American Standard for Nursery Stock.

C. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials

(AASHTO):

1. T99-01 (R2004) - Moisture-Density Relations of Soils Using a 2.5 kg

(5.5 lb) Rammer and a 305 mm (12 inch) Drop.

2. T180-01 (2004) - Moisture-Density Relations of Soils Using a 4.54-kg

[10 lb] Rammer and a 457 mm (18 inch) Drop.

D. ASTM International (ASTM):

1. D698-07 - Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using

Standard Effort.

2. D1557-07 - Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using

Modified Effort.

E. Standard Specifications of (Insert name of local state) State

Department of Transportation, latest revision.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Fills: Materials approved from on site and off site sources.

1. Dry Density: 1760 kg/m3 (110 pcf) minimum.

2. Plasticity Index: 6 maximum.

3. Liquid Limit: 30 maximum.

B. Granular Fill:

1. Under Concrete Slab: Crushed stone or gravel graded from 25 mm

(1 inch) to 4.75 mm (No. 4).

2. Bedding for Sanitary and Storm Sewer Pipe, crushed stone or gravel graded from 13 mm (1/2 inch) to 4.75 mm (No. 4).

C. Fertilizer: 5 percent nitrogen, 10 percent phosphorus, and 5 percent potash.

D. Sod: Comparable species with existing turf, without broken pads and torn or uneven ends. Use State Certified or State Approved sod when available.

1. Thickness of Cut: 19 mm to 32 mm (3/4 inch to 1 1/4 inches) excluding top growth.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 SITE PREPARATION

A. Clearing: Clear within the limits of earthwork operations as described or designated by the COR. Remove trees, shrubs, fences, debris, trash and any other obstructions. Remove materials from the Cemetery

Property.

B. Grubbing:

1. Remove stumps and roots 75 mm (3 inches) and larger diameter.

2. Leave undisturbed sound stumps, roots up to 75 mm (3 inches) diameter, and nonperishable solid objects minimum 900 mm (3 feet) below subgrade or finished embankment.

3. Do not leave material within the burial profile up to 1200 mm

(4 feet) below finished grade.

C. Trees and Shrubs:

1. Remove trees and shrubs, not shown for removal, within 4500 mm

(15 feet) of new construction and 2250 mm (7’-6”) of utility lines when approved in advance by the COR.

2. Remove materials from the Cemetery Property.

3. Protect from damage, existing trees and shrubs. Trim, clean, and paint existing trees and shrubs including the roots, according to standard industry horticultural practice for the geographic area and plant species.

4. Do not store materials closer to trees and shrubs to remain than the farthest extension of limbs.

D. Stripping Topsoil: Unless otherwise indicated on the drawings, extend limits of earthwork operations anywhere the existing grade is filled or cut or where construction operations have compacted or otherwise disturbed the existing grade or turf. Strip topsoil within the limits of earthwork operations as specified above, unless specifically indicated or specified elsewhere in the specifications or shown on the drawings. Stockpile topsoil and protect as directed by the COR.

Eliminate foreign material larger than 0.014 cubic meter (1/2 cubic foot) in volume, from soil when stockpiled. Retain topsoil on station.

Remove foreign materials larger than 50 mm (2 inches) in any dimension from topsoil used in final grading. Do not excavate wet topsoil.

E. Disposal: All materials removed from the property shall be disposed of at a legally approved site, for the specific materials, and all

31 20 11 - 4 removals shall be in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, and local regulations. No burning of materials is permitted on site.

3.2 EXCAVATION

A. Site Earthwork:

1. Perform excavation as indicated on Drawings and as follows:

a. Remove and replace unsuitable subgrade materials, as determined by the COR.

2. Finished subgrade elevation as follows:

a. Planting and Lawn Areas: 100 mm (4 inches) below finished grade, unless otherwise specified or indicated on the Drawings.

b. Pavement Areas: Bottom of pavement or base course as applicable.

3.3 FILLING AND BACKFILLING

A. General: Fill or backfill when all debris, unsatisfactory soil materials, obstructions, and deleterious materials have been removed from excavation. Proof-roll exposed subgrades with a fully loaded dump truck. Use excavated materials or borrow for fill and backfill, as applicable. Do not use unsuitable excavated materials.

B. Proofrolling Existing Subgrade: Proof roll with fully loaded dump truck. Make a minimum of one pass in each direction. Remove unstable uncompactable material and replace with granular fill material completed to mix requirements specified.

C. Placing: Place material in horizontal layers not exceeding 200 mm

(8 inches) loose depth and then compacted. Do not place material muddy, frozen, or with frost surfaces.

D. Compaction: Use approved equipment (hand or mechanical) to suit type of material compacted. Moisten or aerate material necessary to provide moisture content that will readily facilitate obtaining specified compaction with equipment used. Compact each layer until there is no evidence of further compaction.

3.4 GRADING

A. General: Uniformly grade areas within limits specified, including adjacent transition areas. Smooth finished surface within specified tolerance. Provide uniform levels or slopes between points where elevations are indicated, or between points and existing finished grades. Provide smooth transition between abrupt changes in slope.

B. Place crushed stone or gravel fill under concrete slabs on grade, tamped, and leveled, 150 mm (6 inches) thick, unless otherwise indicated on Drawings.

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3.5 LAWN AREAS

A. Finished Grading: Begin after rough grading has settled. Scarify subgrade surface areas 100 mm (4 inches) deep. Apply topsoil smooth, even surface, and true grades minimum 100 mm (4 inches). Shape top and bottom of banks to form reverse curves in section; make junctions with undisturbed areas to conform to existing topography.

B. Fertilizing: Mix fertilizer into the soil 100 mm (4 inches) deep at a rate of 12 kg/100 m2 (25 pounds per 1000 square feet).

C. Sodding: Water topsoil lightly before laying sod. Tightly butt sod strips at the ends and stagger in a running bond fashion. Place sod strips running across slope from bottom to top. Secure sodded slopes by pegging or other approved methods. Roll sodded area not to exceed 225 kg/m (150 pounds per foot) of the roller width.

D. Watering: Upon completion in any one section, water thoroughly new sod pad and soil to a sufficient depth. COR will be responsible for sod after installation and acceptance.

3.6 DISPOSAL OF UNSUITABLE AND EXCESS EXCAVATED MATERIAL

A. Disposal: Transport surplus satisfactory soil to designated storage areas on Cemetery property. Stockpile or spread soil as directed by

COR. Remove waste material, including unsatisfactory soil, trash, and debris, and legally dispose off Cemetery property.

3.7 CLEANING

A. Upon completion of earthwork operations, clean areas within contract limits, remove tools, and equipment. Clean site, free of debris, and suitable for subsequent construction operations. Remove debris, rubbish, and excess material from the Cemetery Property.

PLANTING

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SECTION 32 90 00

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Plants, soils, turf, and landscape materials and accessories.

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Topsoil Materials, Stripping and Stockpiling: Section 31 20 00, EARTH

MOVING.

B. Topsoil Placement and Compaction Test: Section 31 20 00, EARTH MOVING.

1.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. Comply with references to extent specified in this section.

B. American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Publications:

1. ANSI Z60.1-2014 - Nursery Stock.

2. ANSI Z133.1-2012 - Tree Care Operations-Pruning, Trimming, Repairing, Maintaining, and Removing Trees and Cutting Brush- Safety

Requirements.

C. Hortus Third, most current edition: A Concise Dictionary of Plants

Cultivated in the United States and Canada.

D. National Cemetery Administration (NCA):

1. Handbook 3410 - Integrate Pest Management.

2. Handbook 3420-11 - Turfgrass Maintenance.

E. Turfgrass Producers International (TPI):

1. 2006 Guideline Specifications to Turfgrass Sodding.

F. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA):

1. Federal Seed Act-2011 - Rules and Regulations of the Secretary of

Agriculture.

G. United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):

1. 40 CFR Part 503-1993 - Biosolids Rule.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Manufacturer's Literature and Data:

1. Description of each product.

a. Sod.

b. Soil amendments.

c. Erosion control materials.

B. Certificates: Certify products comply with specifications.

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C. Before delivery, submit notarized certificates for approval to COR attesting that following materials meet specified requirements:

1. Sod.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Qualifications:

1. Regularly installs specified materials and products.

2. Installed specified products with satisfactory service on five similar installations for minimum five years.

1.6 DELIVERY

A. Deliver products in manufacturer's original sealed packaging.

B. Mark packaging, legibly. Indicate manufacturer's name or brand, type, production run number, and manufacture date.

C. Before installation, return or dispose of products within distorted, damaged, or opened packaging.

D. Bulk Products:

1. Deliver bulk products away from buildings, utilities, pavement, and existing turf and planted areas. Maintain dry bulk product storage away from contaminants. Protect products from weather.

2. Install erosion control materials to prevent erosion or displacement of bulk products.

E. Notify COR of delivery schedule five days in advance, minimum. COR will inspect materials upon arrival. Remove unacceptable plant materials from project site immediately.

F. Protect sod from drying out.

1.7 STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Store fertilizers and packaged materials in dry locations away from contaminants.

B. Keep sod moist and protect from exposure to wind and direct sunlight.

1.8 FIELD CONDITIONS

A. Seasons and Conditions:

B. Restrictions: Do not plant when ground is frozen, snow covered, saturated or in otherwise unsuitable condition for planting.

1.9 WARRANTY

A. Comply with "Warranty" requirements, including the following supplements:

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1. One Year Plant and Turfgrass Warranty: Warranty begins when

Government accepts plants and turfgrass but not before end of

Landscape Plant and Turfgrass Establishment Period.

2. Replace any dead plant material and any areas void of turfgrass immediately during warranty period and during an active growing season. One year warranty for replaced plants and turfgrass begins on day replacement work is completed and accepted.

3. Government will inspect replacement plants and turfgrass at end of

Warranty period. Replace any dead, missing, or defective plant material and turfgrass immediately and during growing season.

Warranty ends on date of this inspection provided work specified in this section is complied.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PRODUCTS - GENERAL

A. Provide each product from one source or manufacturer.

B. Turf Grasses: Comply with the varieties specified or shown in plant list.

C. Warrant plants are true to botanical name as listed in Hortus Third.

D. Maintain equipment, tools and machinery on project site in sufficient quantities and capacity for proper execution of Work.

2.2 TOPSOIL

A. Topsoil: Provide well-graded soil of good uniform quality, natural, friable soil representative of productive soils in project vicinity.

Topsoil to be free of subsoil, foreign matter, objects larger than

25 mm (1 inch) in any dimension, toxic substances, weeds and any material or substances that may be harmful to plant growth and have pH value of minimum 6.0 and maximum 7.0, and be best suited to region, climate and plant material specific to project.

B. Obtain material from stockpiles established under Section 31 20 00, EARTH MOVING, subparagraph, Stripping Topsoil that meet general requirements stated above. Amend topsoil not meeting pH range specified by the addition of pH adjusters.

C. When sufficient topsoil is not available on project site to specified depth, provide additional topsoil. Minimum 10 days before topsoil delivery, notify COR of sources from which topsoil will be furnished.

Obtain topsoil meeting general requirements stated above.

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2.3 TURFGRASS FERTILIZER

A. Provide commercial grade granular fertilizer, free flowing, uniform in composition, and complying with applicable state and federal regulations. Submit fertilizer manufacturer's warranted statement of analysis. Fertilizer contain minimum 20 percent nitrogen by weight (50 percent from controlled release source such as sulfur coated urea), 5 percent available phosphoric acid, and 15 percent potash. Liquid starter fertilizer for hydro mulch slurry, commercial type with 50 percent of nitrogen from controlled release source.

B. Erosion Control Blanket: Cellulose fiber blanket bonded to 6 mm

(1/4 inch) square plastic net weighing 10 kg/100 sq. m

(20 lbs./1000 sq. ft.) in 1250 mm (50 inch) wide rolls.

2.4 SOD

A. Sod: Nursery grown, certified sod as classified in TPI "Guideline

Specifications to Turfgrass Sodding." Sod must also conform to turfgrass species limitations as outlined in the project scope of work.

B. Sod Species: Genetically pure, free of weeds, pests, and disease.

1. Full Sun: RTF Tall Fescue Festuca arundinacea minimum of 3 cultivars.

2. Sun and Partial Shade: Proportion grass species as follows:

a. RTF Tall Fescue Festuca arundinacea; one such supplier is Ideal

Turf 309-697-6691

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Examine and verify substrate suitability for product installation.

B. Protect existing construction and completed work from damage.

C. Examine areas to receive planting for compliance with requirements and other conditions affecting performance.

D. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

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3.2 FINISH GRADING

A. After ripping subgrade for topsoil/subsoil bonding, spread topsoil evenly to minimum 150 mm (6 inches) deep. Incorporate topsoil at least

50 to 75 mm (2 to 3 inches) into subsoil to avoid soil layering. Spread additional topsoil as required to meet finish grades. Do not spread topsoil when frozen or excessively wet or dry. Correct irregularities in finished surfaces to eliminate depressions. Protect finished lawn areas from damage by vehicular or pedestrian traffic. Complete lawn work only after areas are brought to finished grade.

3.3 APPLICATION OF FERTILIZER AND SOIL AMENDMENTS FOR TURFGRASS AREAS

A. Apply turfgrass fertilizer and adjust soil acidity as recommended by soil test results. Add soil conditioners as specified for suitable topsoil in PART 2.

3.4 SODDING

A. Place sod according to TPI Guideline Specifications for sodding. Lay sod at right angles to slope or the flow of water. On slope areas, start at bottom of slope.

B. Finishing: After sodding, blend edges of sod smoothly into surrounding area. Roll with lightweight roller to eliminate air spaces between sod and firmed soil.

3.5 WATERING

A. Watering: Start watering turfgrass areas immediately after installation at sufficient rate to ensure thorough wetting of soil to minimum 50 mm

(2 inches) deep. Supervise watering operation to prevent run-off.

Supply necessary pumps, hoses, pipelines, and sprinkling equipment.

Repair all areas damaged by water operations. Keep soil surface constantly moist, not wet, until turfgrass plants are well established.

3.6 EROSION CONTROL MATERIAL

A. Install and maintain erosion control material on designated areas as shown on drawings. Prepare, fertilize and vegetate areas to be covered, before erosion material is placed. Immediately following planting operations, lay erosion control material evenly and smoothly and in contact with soil throughout. Omit straw mulch from all seeded areas receiving erosion control material.

B. For waterways, unroll erosion control material in direction of water flow. When two or more strips are required to cover ditch area, overlap strips minimum 100 mm (4 inches). For strips to be spliced lengthwise, overlap ends minimum 150 mm (6 inches) with upgrade section on top.

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C. On slopes, place erosion control material either horizontally or vertically to slope with edges and ends of adjacent strips butted tightly against each other.

D. Staple each erosion control strip in three rows (each edge and center with center row alternately spaced) with staples spaced maximum 1200 mm

(4 feet) longitudinally. For two or more strips side by side on slopes, install common row of staples on adjoining strips. Staple all end strips at 300 mm (12 inch) intervals at end. Firmly embed staples in underlying soil.

E. Provide erosion control maintenance to repair damage by erosion, wind, or any other cause. Maintain, protect, repair, or replace erosion control material until Termination of the Plant and Warranty Period.

3.7 LANDSCAPE PLANT AND TURFGRASS ESTABLISHMENT PERIOD

A. Landscape Plant and Turfgrass Establishment Period: Begins immediately after installation, with COR's approval, and continues through growing season sufficiently long for turfgrass and landscape plant materials to become establish and provide satisfactory to District Agronomist and

NCA. Conditions and appearance are as follows:

1. Turfgrass has obtained minimum of 98 percent generally weed-free surface cover.

2. Maintain plant and turfgrass during establishment period.

3. Plants and turfgrass will not be accepted until completion of acceptable establishment period.

4. During Landscape Plant and Turfgrass Establishment Period complete the following:

a. Water plants and turfgrass to maintain moist soil surface until plants and turfgrass are well established.

b. Provide the following during turfgrass establishment:

1) Eradicate weeds. Water, fertilize, overseed, and perform other operation necessary to promote growth of turfgrass.

2) Mow turfgrasses as often as necessary to maintain

NCA specified mowing height for each type of turfgrass before final acceptance. Begin mowing when cool season turfgrass is

100 mm (4 inches) high.

c. Sod will be evaluated for species and health thirty (30) days after laying last piece and reevaluated each 15 days during the establishment period. A satisfactory stand of grass plants from sod operation will be living sod, uniform in color and leaf

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Joints between sod pieces to be tight and free of weeds and other undesirable growth.

d. Repair damage caused while making plant or turfgrass replacements.

3.8 LANDSCAPE PLANT AND TURFGRASS ACCEPTANCE

A. Criteria for Acceptance of Turfgrass:

1. Sod: Living sod grass plants uniform in color and leaf texture and well rooted into soil below so that gentle pulling of turfgrass leaves by hand does not dislodge sod. Bare spots to be maximum

1250 sq. mm (2 sq. inches). Joints between sod pieces shall be tight and free from weeds and other undesirable growth.

3.9 CLEANING

A. Remove and legally dispose of all debris, rubbish, and excess material from project site.

B. Where existing or new turfgrass areas have been damaged or scarred, restore disturbed areas to original condition.

C. In areas where planting and turfgrass work have been completed, clear the area of all debris, spoil piles, and containers.

3.10 PROTECTION

A. Protect plants and turfgrass areas from traffic and construction operations. Erect barricades, as required, and place approved signs at appropriate intervals until final acceptance.

B. Remove protective materials immediately before acceptance.

C. Repair damage.

3.11 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

A. All work and operations to comply with requirements of Section

01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS.

I. Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA): Architectural Sheet Metal Manual 2012

B. Wind Design Standard: Fabricate and install roof-edge flashings tested per ANSI/SPRI ES-1.