Specifications.pdf

Project No. 561A4-22R-103 Repave Basketball Court VANJHCS, Lyons Campus

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

A. The contractor’s supervisor/competent person shall have completed an OSHA 30-hour construction safety course. All other workers shall have completed a 10-hour OSHA construction safety course.

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall repave the existing 58-feet x 100-feet asphalt tennis court located South of Building 55. The contractor shall install 4 site lights. The contractor shall provide electric for the new lights tying into the existing 120/208 V 3ph panel in

Building 57 room 2

B. The contractor shall install rigid conduit for lighting.

C. The contractor shall install conduit under the existing access roadway by mechanical means avoiding open cutting the roadway.

D. The contractor shall install NEMA 3 lighting control on one light pole that is lockable.

E. Visits to the site by Bidders will be outlined by the contracting officer.

F. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access.

G. ALTERNATE NO.1: BASE BID except all related work for the lighting.

1. The General Contractor is responsible for assuring that all sub-contractors working on the project and their employees also comply with these regulations.

H. Security Procedures:

1. General Contractor’s employees shall not enter the project site without appropriate badge. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

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1.Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the Contracting Officer.

2. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the Contracting Officer. Patients and staff are not to be photographed at any time.

3. VA reserves the right to close down or shut down the project site and order General Contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency. The General Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the

Contracting Officer.

1.3 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (FAR 52.236-10)

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

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SECTION 26 56 00

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

This section specifies the furnishing, installation, and connection of exterior fixtures, poles, and supports. The terms “lighting fixtures”, “fixture” and “luminaire” are used interchangeably.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 03 30 00, CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE.

B. Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES: Finishes for exterior light poles and luminaires.

C. Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS: General electrical requirements and items that are common to more than one section of Division 26.

D. Section 26 05 19, LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

(600 VOLTS AND BELOW): Low voltage power and lighting wiring.

E. Section 26 05 26, GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS:

Requirements for personnel safety and to provide a low impedance path for possible ground fault currents.

F. Section 26 05 33, RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS: Conduits, fittings, and boxes for raceway systems.

G. Section 26 05 41, UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION: Underground handholes and conduits.

H. Section 26 09 23, LIGHTING CONTROLS: Controls for exterior lighting.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Quality Assurance shall be in accordance with Paragraph, QUALIFICATIONS

(PRODUCTS AND SERVICES) in Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit in accordance with Paragraph, SUBMITTALS in Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, and the following requirements:

1. Shop Drawings:

a. Submit the following information for each type of lighting fixture designated on the LIGHTING FIXTURE SCHEDULE, arranged in order of lighting fixture designation.

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b. Material and construction details, include information on housing and optics system.

c. Physical dimensions and description.

d. Wiring schematic and connection diagram.

e. Installation details.

f. Energy efficiency data.

g. Photometric data based on laboratory tests complying with IES

Lighting Measurements testing and calculation guides.

h. Lamp data including lumen output (initial and mean), color rendition index (CRI), rated life (hours), and color temperature

(degrees Kelvin).

i. Ballast data including ballast type, starting method, ambient temperature, ballast factor, sound rating, system watts, and total harmonic distortion (THD).

j. For LED lighting fixtures, submit US DOE LED Lighting Facts label, and IES L70 rated life.

k. Submit site plan showing all exterior lighting fixtures with fixture tags consistent with Lighting Fixture Schedule as shown on drawings. Site plan shall show computer generated point–by-point illumination calculations. Include lamp lumen and light loss factors used in calculations.

2. Manuals:

a. Submit, simultaneously with the shop drawings, complete maintenance and operating manuals, including technical data sheets, wiring diagrams, and information for ordering replacement parts.

b. If changes have been made to the maintenance and operating manuals originally submitted, submit updated maintenance and operating manuals two weeks prior to the final inspection.

3. Certifications: Two weeks prior to final inspection, submit the following.

a. Certification by the Contractor that the exterior lighting systems have been properly installed and tested.

1.5 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. Publications listed below (including amendments, addenda, revisions, supplements, and errata) form a part of this specification to the

26 56 00 - 3 extent referenced. Publications are referenced in the text by designation only.

B. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials

(AASHTO):

LRFDLTS-17..............Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaires and Traffic Signals

C. American Concrete Institute (ACI):

318-14 .................Building Code Requirements for Structural

Concrete

D. American National Standards Institute (ANSI):

H35.1/H35 1M-17.........American National Standard Alloy and Temper

Designation Systems for Aluminum

E. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

A123/A123M-17 ..........Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and

Steel Products

A153/A153M-16...........Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel

Hardware

B108/B108M-15 ..........Aluminum-Alloy Permanent Mold Castings

C1089-13 ...............Spun Cast Prestressed Concrete Poles

F. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA):

AC 70/7460-IL-15........Obstruction Lighting and Marking

AC 150/5345-43H-16......Obstruction Lighting Equipment

G. Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA):

HB-9-00.................Lighting Handbook

RP-8-14.................Roadway Lighting

LM-52-03................Photometric Measurements of Roadway Sign

Installations

LM-72-97(R2010).........Directional Positioning of Photometric Data

LM-79-08................Approved Method for the Electrical and Photometric Measurements of Solid-Sate Lighting

Products

LM-80-15................Approved Method for Measuring Luminous Flux and

Color Maintenance of LED Packages, Arrays and

Modules

TM-15-11................Luminaire Classification System for Outdoor

Luminaires

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H. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA):

C78.41-16...............Electric Lamps – Guidelines for Low-Pressure

Sodium Lamps

C78.42-09(R2016) .......Electric Lamps – Guidelines for High-Pressure

Sodium Lamps

C78.43-13 ..............Electric Lamps – Single-Ended Metal-Halide

Lamps

C78.1381-98.............Electric Lamps – 70-Watt M85 Double-Ended

Metal-Halide Lamps

C81.61-17 ..............Electrical Lamp Bases – Specifications for

Bases (Caps) for Electric Lamps

C82.4-17 ...............Ballasts for High-Intensity-Discharge and Low-

Pressure Sodium Lamps (Multiple-Supply Type)

C136.3-14 ..............For Roadway and Area Lighting Equipment –

Luminaire Attachments

C136.17-05(R2010)(S2017) Roadway and Area Lighting Equipment –

Enclosed Side-Mounted Luminaires for

Horizontal-Burning High-Intensity-Discharge

Lamps – Mechanical Interchangeability of

Refractors

ICS 2-00(R2005) ........Controllers, Contactors and Overload Relays

Rated 600 Volts

ICS 6-93(R2016) ........Enclosures

I. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

70-17 ..................National Electrical Code (NEC)

101-18..................Life Safety Code

J. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

496-17 .................Lamp holders

773-16..................Plug-In, Locking Type Photocontrols for Use with Area Lighting

773A-16 ................Nonindustrial Photoelectric Switches for

Lighting Control

1029-94.................High-Intensity-Discharge Lamp Ballasts

1598-08 ................Luminaires

8750-15.................Light Emitting Diode (LED) Equipment for Use in

Lighting Products

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1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

Provide manufacturer’s standard provisions for protecting pole finishes during transport, storage, and installation. Do not store poles on ground. Store poles so they are at least 305 mm (12 inches) above ground level and growing vegetation. Do not remove factory-applied pole wrappings until just before installing pole.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Luminaires, materials, and equipment shall be in accordance with NEC, UL, ANSI, and as specified.

2.2 POLES

A. General:

1. Poles shall be as shown on the drawings, and as specified. Finish shall be as specified on the drawings.

2. The pole and arm assembly shall be designed for wind loading of 161 km/hr. (100 mph minimum, as required by wind loading conditions at project site, with an additional 30% gust factor and supporting luminaire(s) and accessories such as shields, banner arms, and banners that have the effective projected areas indicated. The effective projected area of the pole shall be applied at the height of the pole base, as shown on the drawings.

3. Poles shall be embedded type designed for use with underground supply conductors. Poles shall have handhole having a minimum clear opening of 65 x 125 mm (2.5 x 5 inches). Handhole covers shall be secured by stainless steel captive screws.

4. Provide a steel-grounding stud opposite handhole openings, designed to prevent electrolysis when used with copper wire.

5. Provide a base cover that matches the pole in material and color to conceal the mounting hardware pole-base welds and anchor bolts.

6. Hardware and Accessories: All necessary hardware and specified accessories shall be the product of the pole manufacturer.

7. Provide manufacturer's standard finish, as scheduled on the drawings. Where indicated on drawings, provide finishes as indicated in Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES to conform to project requirements.

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B. Types:

1. Aluminum: Provide round or square aluminum poles manufactured of corrosion-resistant AA AAH35.1 aluminum alloys conforming to AASHTO

LTS-4. Poles shall be seamless extruded or spun seamless type. //

2.3 FOUNDATIONS FOR POLES

A. Foundations shall be cast-in-place concrete, having 3000 psi minimum

28-day compressive strength. Pre-fab may be used.

B. Foundations shall support the effective projected area of the specified pole, arm(s), luminaire(s), and accessories, such as shields, banner arms, and banners, under wind conditions previously specified in this section.

C. Place concrete in spirally-wrapped treated paper forms for round foundations, and construct forms for square foundations.

D. Rub-finish and round all above-grade concrete edges to approximately 6 mm (0.25-inch) radius.

E. Anchor bolt assemblies and reinforcing of concrete foundations shall be as shown on the drawings. Anchor bolts shall be in a welded cage or properly positioned by the tie wire to stirrups.

F. Prior to concrete pour, install electrode per Section 26 05 26, GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS.

2.4 LUMINAIRES

A. Luminaires shall be weatherproof, heavy duty, outdoor types designed for efficient light utilization, adequate dissipation of lamp and ballast heat, and safe cleaning and re-lamping.

B. Illumination distribution patterns, BUG ratings and cutoff types as defined by the IESNA shall be as shown on the drawings.

C. Incorporate ballasts in the luminaire housing, except where otherwise shown on the drawings.

D. Lenses shall be frame-mounted, heat-resistant, borosilicate glass, with prismatic refractors, unless otherwise shown on the drawings. Attach the frame to the luminaire housing by hinges or chain. Use heat and aging-resistant, resilient gaskets to seal and cushion lenses and refractors in luminaire doors.

E. Lamp sockets for high intensity discharge (H.I.D) fixture shall have locking-type porcelain enclosures in conformance to the applicable requirements of ANSI C81.61-09 and UL 496-08.

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F. Pre-wire internal components to terminal strips at the factory.

G. Bracket-mounted luminaires shall have leveling provisions and clamp-type adjustable slip-fitters with locking screws.

H. Materials shall be rustproof. Latches and fittings shall be non-ferrous metal.

I. Provide manufacturer's standard finish, as scheduled on the drawings.

Where indicated on drawings, match finish process and color of pole or support materials.

J. Luminaires shall carry factory labels, showing complete, specific lamp and ballast information.

2.5 LAMPS

A. Install the proper lamps in every luminaire installed as shown on the drawings.

B. Lamps shall be general-service, LED outdoor lighting types.

LED sources shall meet the following requirements:

1. Operating temperature rating shall be between -40 degrees C (-40 degrees F) and 50 degrees C (120 degrees F).

2. Correlated Color Temperature (CCT): 4000K

3. Color Rendering Index (CRI): ≥ 85.

4. The manufacturer shall have performed reliability tests on the LEDs luminaires complying with Illuminating Engineering Society (IES)

LM79 for photometric performance and LM80 for lumen maintenance and

L70 life.

G. Mercury vapor lamps shall not be used.

2.6 HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE BALLASTS

A. Per NEMA C82.4 and UL 1029. Ballasts shall be single-lamp, copper-wound, constant-wattage autotransformer type, designed to operate on the voltage system to which they are connected, and capable of open-circuit operation without reducing lamp life.

B. Ballasts shall have individual overcurrent protection in each ungrounded supply conductor.

C. Ballast shall have an allowable line voltage variation of ±10%, with a maximum 20% lamp wattage regulation spread.

D. Power factor shall be not less than 90%.

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E. Ballast shall have a minimum starting temperature of -30 degrees C (-22 degrees F), and a normal ambient operating temperature of 40 degrees C

(104 degrees F).

F. Lamp current crest factor shall be 1.8 or less, in accordance with lamp manufacturer recommendations.

2.7 METAL HALIDE CORE AND COIL BALLASTS N/A

A. Shall be pulse start, linear reactor type for 277-volt luminaires and constant-wattage autotransformer (CWA) type for other voltage luminaires (if not otherwise specified).

B. Ballasts shall have individual overcurrent protection in each ungrounded supply conductor.

C. Power factor shall be not less than 90%.

D. Ballast shall have an allowable line voltage variation of ±5% for linear reactor type and ±10% for CWA, with a maximum 20% lamp wattage regulation spread.

E. Ballast shall have a minimum starting temperature of -40 degrees C (–40 degrees F).

F. Lamp current crest factor shall be 1.8 or less, in accordance with lamp manufacturer recommendations.

2.8 METAL HALIDE ELECTRONIC BALLASTS N/A

A. Ballast shall be low-frequency electronic type and shall operate pulse start and ceramic metal halide lamps at a frequency of 90 to 200 Hz square wave.

B. Ballast shall be labeled Type ‘1’ outdoor, suitable for recessed use, Class ‘P’.

C. Ballast shall have auto-resetting thermal protector to shut off ballast when operating temperatures reach unacceptable levels.

D. Ballast shall have an end of lamp life detection and shut-down circuit.

E. Lamp current crest factor shall be 1.5 or less.

F. Ballasts shall comply with FCC Title 47 CFR Part 18 Non-consumer

RFI/EMI Standards.

G. Ballast shall have a minimum ballast factor of 1.0.

H. Input current THD shall not exceed 20% for the primary lamp.

I. Ballasts shall have ANSI C62.41, category ‘A’ transient protection.

J. Ballasts shall have power factor greater than 90%.

K. Ballast shall have a Class ‘A’ sound rating.

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SPEC WRITER NOTE: A/E is encouraged to consider LED lighting for parking garages and other outdoor when appropriate.

Refer to VA Electrical Design Manual for additional information. Edit the paragraph below to conform to project requirements.

2.9 LED DRIVERS

A. LED drivers shall meet the following requirements:

1. Drivers shall have a minimum efficiency of 85%.

2. Starting Temperature: -40 degrees C (-40 degrees F).

3. Input Voltage: 120 to 480 (±10%) volts.

4. Power Supplies: Class I or II output.

5. Surge Protection: The system must survive 250 repetitive strikes of

“C Low” (C Low: 6kV/1.2 x 50 μs, 10kA/8 x 20 μs) waveforms at 1-minute intervals with less than 10% degradation in clamping voltage.

“C Low” waveforms are as defined in IEEE/ASNI C62.41.2-2002, Scenario 1 Location Category C.

6. Power Factor (PF): ≥ 0.90.

7. Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): ≤ 20%.

8. Comply with FCC Title 47 CFR Part 18 Non-consumer RFI/EMI Standards.

9. Drivers shall be reduction of hazardous substances (ROHS)-compliant.//

2.10 EXISTING LIGHTING SYSTEMS

A. For modifications or additions to existing lighting systems, the new components shall be compatible with the existing systems.

B. New poles and luminaires shall have approximately the same configurations, dimensions, lamping and reflector type as the existing poles and luminaires, except where otherwise shown on the drawings.

2.11 OBSTRUCTION LIGHTING

A. Refer to Section 26 09 23, LIGHTING CONTROLS for control devices.

B. For Buildings:

1. Incandescent type luminaires shall comply with FAA, AC 70/7460-1K, and AC 150/5345-53, and be Type L-810 duplex units with red Fresnel lenses and steady burning 100 W, type A-21, clear, traffic-signal lamps in each unit.N/A

2. LED type luminaires shall comply with FAA, AC 70/7460-1K, and AC

150/5345-53, and be Type L-810 duplex units with red steady burning

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3. Mount the luminaires on galvanized rigid steel pipe masts attached to the roof of the buildings so the luminaires extend 305 mm (12 inches) above the level of the highest item on the building, including items attached to the roof.

4. Locate luminaires in accordance with the applicable FAA Standards.

C. For Smokestacks: Luminaires shall be in accordance with the referenced details shown on the drawings. All lamps shall be the type shown on the drawings. N/A

D. For Water Tanks and Cooling Towers: Luminaires shall be FAA, AC

70/7460-1K, and AC 150/5345-53, Type L-810 duplex units with incandescent or LED light source. N/A

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Install lighting in accordance with the NEC, as shown on the drawings, and in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.

B. Pole Foundations:

1. Excavate only as necessary to provide sufficient working clearance for installation of forms and proper use of tamper to the full depth of the excavation. Prevent surface water from flowing into the excavation. Thoroughly compact backfill with compacting arranged to prevent pressure between conductor, jacket, or sheath, and the end of conduit.

2. Set anchor bolts according to anchor-bolt templates furnished by the pole manufacturer.

3. Install poles as necessary to provide a permanent vertical position with the bracket arm in proper position for luminaire location.

4. After the poles have been installed, shimmed, and plumbed, grout the spaces between the pole bases and the concrete base with non-shrink concrete grout material. Provide a plastic or copper tube, of not less than 9 mm (0.375-inch) inside diameter through the grout, tight to the top of the concrete base to prevent moisture weeping from the interior of the pole.

C. Install lamps in each luminaire.

D. Adjust luminaires that require field adjustment or aiming.

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3.2 GROUNDING

Ground noncurrent-carrying parts of equipment, including metal poles, luminaires, mounting arms, brackets, and metallic enclosures, as specified in Section 26 05 26, GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL

SYSTEMS. Where copper grounding conductor is connected to a metal other than copper, provide specially treated or lined connectors suitable and listed for this purpose.

3.3 ACCEPTANCE CHECKS AND TESTS

Verify operation after installing luminaires and energizing circuits.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: A/E shall include the paragraph below when required and indicate mounting height on drawings

3.4 WATER TANKS AND COOLING TOWERS N/A

Mount the luminaires at the extreme top of tank and tower as shown on

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SECTION 26 56 00

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

This section specifies the furnishing, installation, and connection of exterior fixtures, poles, and supports. The terms “lighting fixtures”, “fixture” and “luminaire” are used interchangeably.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 03 30 00, CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE.

B. Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES: Finishes for exterior light poles and luminaires.

C. Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS: General electrical requirements and items that are common to more than one section of Division 26.

D. Section 26 05 19, LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

(600 VOLTS AND BELOW): Low voltage power and lighting wiring.

E. Section 26 05 26, GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS:

Requirements for personnel safety and to provide a low impedance path for possible ground fault currents.

F. Section 26 05 33, RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS: Conduits, fittings, and boxes for raceway systems.

G. Section 26 05 41, UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION: Underground handholes and conduits.

H. Section 26 09 23, LIGHTING CONTROLS: Controls for exterior lighting.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Quality Assurance shall be in accordance with Paragraph, QUALIFICATIONS

(PRODUCTS AND SERVICES) in Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit in accordance with Paragraph, SUBMITTALS in Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, and the following requirements:

1. Shop Drawings:

a. Submit the following information for each type of lighting fixture designated on the LIGHTING FIXTURE SCHEDULE, arranged in order of lighting fixture designation.

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b. Material and construction details, include information on housing and optics system.

c. Physical dimensions and description.

d. Wiring schematic and connection diagram.

e. Installation details.

f. Energy efficiency data.

g. Photometric data based on laboratory tests complying with IES

Lighting Measurements testing and calculation guides.

h. Lamp data including lumen output (initial and mean), color rendition index (CRI), rated life (hours), and color temperature

(degrees Kelvin).

i. Ballast data including ballast type, starting method, ambient temperature, ballast factor, sound rating, system watts, and total harmonic distortion (THD).

j. For LED lighting fixtures, submit US DOE LED Lighting Facts label, and IES L70 rated life.

k. Submit site plan showing all exterior lighting fixtures with fixture tags consistent with Lighting Fixture Schedule as shown on drawings. Site plan shall show computer generated point–by-point illumination calculations. Include lamp lumen and light loss factors used in calculations.

2. Manuals:

a. Submit, simultaneously with the shop drawings, complete maintenance and operating manuals, including technical data sheets, wiring diagrams, and information for ordering replacement parts.

b. If changes have been made to the maintenance and operating manuals originally submitted, submit updated maintenance and operating manuals two weeks prior to the final inspection.

3. Certifications: Two weeks prior to final inspection, submit the following.

a. Certification by the Contractor that the exterior lighting systems have been properly installed and tested.

1.5 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. Publications listed below (including amendments, addenda, revisions, supplements, and errata) form a part of this specification to the

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B. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials

(AASHTO):

LRFDLTS-17..............Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaires and Traffic Signals

C. American Concrete Institute (ACI):

318-14 .................Building Code Requirements for Structural

Concrete

D. American National Standards Institute (ANSI):

H35.1/H35 1M-17.........American National Standard Alloy and Temper

Designation Systems for Aluminum

E. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

A123/A123M-17 ..........Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and

Steel Products

A153/A153M-16...........Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel

Hardware

B108/B108M-15 ..........Aluminum-Alloy Permanent Mold Castings

C1089-13 ...............Spun Cast Prestressed Concrete Poles

F. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA):

AC 70/7460-IL-15........Obstruction Lighting and Marking

AC 150/5345-43H-16......Obstruction Lighting Equipment

G. Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA):

HB-9-00.................Lighting Handbook

RP-8-14.................Roadway Lighting

LM-52-03................Photometric Measurements of Roadway Sign

Installations

LM-72-97(R2010).........Directional Positioning of Photometric Data

LM-79-08................Approved Method for the Electrical and Photometric Measurements of Solid-Sate Lighting

Products

LM-80-15................Approved Method for Measuring Luminous Flux and

Color Maintenance of LED Packages, Arrays and

Modules

TM-15-11................Luminaire Classification System for Outdoor

Luminaires

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H. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA):

C78.41-16...............Electric Lamps – Guidelines for Low-Pressure

Sodium Lamps

C78.42-09(R2016) .......Electric Lamps – Guidelines for High-Pressure

Sodium Lamps

C78.43-13 ..............Electric Lamps – Single-Ended Metal-Halide

Lamps

C78.1381-98.............Electric Lamps – 70-Watt M85 Double-Ended

Metal-Halide Lamps

C81.61-17 ..............Electrical Lamp Bases – Specifications for

Bases (Caps) for Electric Lamps

C82.4-17 ...............Ballasts for High-Intensity-Discharge and Low-

Pressure Sodium Lamps (Multiple-Supply Type)

C136.3-14 ..............For Roadway and Area Lighting Equipment –

Luminaire Attachments

C136.17-05(R2010)(S2017) Roadway and Area Lighting Equipment –

Enclosed Side-Mounted Luminaires for

Horizontal-Burning High-Intensity-Discharge

Lamps – Mechanical Interchangeability of

Refractors

ICS 2-00(R2005) ........Controllers, Contactors and Overload Relays

Rated 600 Volts

ICS 6-93(R2016) ........Enclosures

I. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

70-17 ..................National Electrical Code (NEC)

101-18..................Life Safety Code

J. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

496-17 .................Lamp holders

773-16..................Plug-In, Locking Type Photocontrols for Use with Area Lighting

773A-16 ................Nonindustrial Photoelectric Switches for

Lighting Control

1029-94.................High-Intensity-Discharge Lamp Ballasts

1598-08 ................Luminaires

8750-15.................Light Emitting Diode (LED) Equipment for Use in

Lighting Products

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1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

Provide manufacturer’s standard provisions for protecting pole finishes during transport, storage, and installation. Do not store poles on ground. Store poles so they are at least 305 mm (12 inches) above ground level and growing vegetation. Do not remove factory-applied pole wrappings until just before installing pole.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Luminaires, materials, and equipment shall be in accordance with NEC, UL, ANSI, and as specified.

2.2 POLES

A. General:

1. Poles shall be as shown on the drawings, and as specified. Finish shall be as specified on the drawings.

2. The pole and arm assembly shall be designed for wind loading of 161 km/hr. (100 mph minimum, as required by wind loading conditions at project site, with an additional 30% gust factor and supporting luminaire(s) and accessories such as shields, banner arms, and banners that have the effective projected areas indicated. The effective projected area of the pole shall be applied at the height of the pole base, as shown on the drawings.

3. Poles shall be embedded type designed for use with underground supply conductors. Poles shall have handhole having a minimum clear opening of 65 x 125 mm (2.5 x 5 inches). Handhole covers shall be secured by stainless steel captive screws.

4. Provide a steel-grounding stud opposite handhole openings, designed to prevent electrolysis when used with copper wire.

5. Provide a base cover that matches the pole in material and color to conceal the mounting hardware pole-base welds and anchor bolts.

6. Hardware and Accessories: All necessary hardware and specified accessories shall be the product of the pole manufacturer.

7. Provide manufacturer's standard finish, as scheduled on the drawings. Where indicated on drawings, provide finishes as indicated in Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES to conform to project requirements.

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B. Types:

1. Aluminum: Provide round or square aluminum poles manufactured of corrosion-resistant AA AAH35.1 aluminum alloys conforming to AASHTO

LTS-4. Poles shall be seamless extruded or spun seamless type. //

2.3 FOUNDATIONS FOR POLES

A. Foundations shall be cast-in-place concrete, having 3000 psi minimum

28-day compressive strength. Pre-fab may be used.

B. Foundations shall support the effective projected area of the specified pole, arm(s), luminaire(s), and accessories, such as shields, banner arms, and banners, under wind conditions previously specified in this section.

C. Place concrete in spirally-wrapped treated paper forms for round foundations, and construct forms for square foundations.

D. Rub-finish and round all above-grade concrete edges to approximately 6 mm (0.25-inch) radius.

E. Anchor bolt assemblies and reinforcing of concrete foundations shall be as shown on the drawings. Anchor bolts shall be in a welded cage or properly positioned by the tie wire to stirrups.

F. Prior to concrete pour, install electrode per Section 26 05 26, GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS.

2.4 LUMINAIRES

A. Luminaires shall be weatherproof, heavy duty, outdoor types designed for efficient light utilization, adequate dissipation of lamp and ballast heat, and safe cleaning and re-lamping.

B. Illumination distribution patterns, BUG ratings and cutoff types as defined by the IESNA shall be as shown on the drawings.

C. Incorporate ballasts in the luminaire housing, except where otherwise shown on the drawings.

D. Lenses shall be frame-mounted, heat-resistant, borosilicate glass, with prismatic refractors, unless otherwise shown on the drawings. Attach the frame to the luminaire housing by hinges or chain. Use heat and aging-resistant, resilient gaskets to seal and cushion lenses and refractors in luminaire doors.

E. Lamp sockets for high intensity discharge (H.I.D) fixture shall have locking-type porcelain enclosures in conformance to the applicable requirements of ANSI C81.61-09 and UL 496-08.

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F. Pre-wire internal components to terminal strips at the factory.

G. Bracket-mounted luminaires shall have leveling provisions and clamp-type adjustable slip-fitters with locking screws.

H. Materials shall be rustproof. Latches and fittings shall be non-ferrous metal.

I. Provide manufacturer's standard finish, as scheduled on the drawings.

Where indicated on drawings, match finish process and color of pole or support materials.

J. Luminaires shall carry factory labels, showing complete, specific lamp and ballast information.

2.5 LAMPS

A. Install the proper lamps in every luminaire installed as shown on the

B. Lamps shall be general-service, LED outdoor lighting types.

LED sources shall meet the following requirements:

1. Operating temperature rating shall be between -40 degrees C (-40 degrees F) and 50 degrees C (120 degrees F).

2. Correlated Color Temperature (CCT): 4000K

3. Color Rendering Index (CRI): ≥ 85.

4. The manufacturer shall have performed reliability tests on the LEDs luminaires complying with Illuminating Engineering Society (IES)

LM79 for photometric performance and LM80 for lumen maintenance and

L70 life.

G. Mercury vapor lamps shall not be used.

2.6 HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE BALLASTS

A. Per NEMA C82.4 and UL 1029. Ballasts shall be single-lamp, copper-wound, constant-wattage autotransformer type, designed to operate on the voltage system to which they are connected, and capable of open-circuit operation without reducing lamp life.

B. Ballasts shall have individual overcurrent protection in each ungrounded supply conductor.

C. Ballast shall have an allowable line voltage variation of ±10%, with a maximum 20% lamp wattage regulation spread.

D. Power factor shall be not less than 90%.

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E. Ballast shall have a minimum starting temperature of -30 degrees C (-22 degrees F), and a normal ambient operating temperature of 40 degrees C

(104 degrees F).

F. Lamp current crest factor shall be 1.8 or less, in accordance with lamp manufacturer recommendations.

2.7 METAL HALIDE CORE AND COIL BALLASTS N/A

A. Shall be pulse start, linear reactor type for 277-volt luminaires and constant-wattage autotransformer (CWA) type for other voltage luminaires (if not otherwise specified).

B. Ballasts shall have individual overcurrent protection in each ungrounded supply conductor.

C. Power factor shall be not less than 90%.

D. Ballast shall have an allowable line voltage variation of ±5% for linear reactor type and ±10% for CWA, with a maximum 20% lamp wattage regulation spread.

E. Ballast shall have a minimum starting temperature of -40 degrees C (–40 degrees F).

F. Lamp current crest factor shall be 1.8 or less, in accordance with lamp manufacturer recommendations.

2.8 METAL HALIDE ELECTRONIC BALLASTS N/A

A. Ballast shall be low-frequency electronic type and shall operate pulse start and ceramic metal halide lamps at a frequency of 90 to 200 Hz square wave.

B. Ballast shall be labeled Type ‘1’ outdoor, suitable for recessed use, Class ‘P’.

C. Ballast shall have auto-resetting thermal protector to shut off ballast when operating temperatures reach unacceptable levels.

D. Ballast shall have an end of lamp life detection and shut-down circuit.

E. Lamp current crest factor shall be 1.5 or less.

F. Ballasts shall comply with FCC Title 47 CFR Part 18 Non-consumer

RFI/EMI Standards.

G. Ballast shall have a minimum ballast factor of 1.0.

H. Input current THD shall not exceed 20% for the primary lamp.

I. Ballasts shall have ANSI C62.41, category ‘A’ transient protection.

J. Ballasts shall have power factor greater than 90%.

K. Ballast shall have a Class ‘A’ sound rating.

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SPEC WRITER NOTE: A/E is encouraged to consider LED lighting for parking garages and other outdoor when appropriate.

Refer to VA Electrical Design Manual for additional information. Edit the paragraph below to conform to project requirements.

2.9 LED DRIVERS

A. LED drivers shall meet the following requirements:

1. Drivers shall have a minimum efficiency of 85%.

2. Starting Temperature: -40 degrees C (-40 degrees F).

3. Input Voltage: 120 to 480 (±10%) volts.

4. Power Supplies: Class I or II output.

5. Surge Protection: The system must survive 250 repetitive strikes of

“C Low” (C Low: 6kV/1.2 x 50 μs, 10kA/8 x 20 μs) waveforms at 1-minute intervals with less than 10% degradation in clamping voltage.

“C Low” waveforms are as defined in IEEE/ASNI C62.41.2-2002, Scenario 1 Location Category C.

6. Power Factor (PF): ≥ 0.90.

7. Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): ≤ 20%.

8. Comply with FCC Title 47 CFR Part 18 Non-consumer RFI/EMI Standards.

9. Drivers shall be reduction of hazardous substances (ROHS)-compliant.//

2.10 EXISTING LIGHTING SYSTEMS

A. For modifications or additions to existing lighting systems, the new components shall be compatible with the existing systems.

B. New poles and luminaires shall have approximately the same configurations, dimensions, lamping and reflector type as the existing poles and luminaires, except where otherwise shown on the drawings.

2.11 OBSTRUCTION LIGHTING

A. Refer to Section 26 09 23, LIGHTING CONTROLS for control devices.

B. For Buildings:

1. Incandescent type luminaires shall comply with FAA, AC 70/7460-1K, and AC 150/5345-53, and be Type L-810 duplex units with red Fresnel lenses and steady burning 100 W, type A-21, clear, traffic-signal lamps in each unit.N/A

2. LED type luminaires shall comply with FAA, AC 70/7460-1K, and AC

150/5345-53, and be Type L-810 duplex units with red steady burning

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3. Mount the luminaires on galvanized rigid steel pipe masts attached to the roof of the buildings so the luminaires extend 305 mm (12 inches) above the level of the highest item on the building, including items attached to the roof.

4. Locate luminaires in accordance with the applicable FAA Standards.

C. For Smokestacks: Luminaires shall be in accordance with the referenced details shown on the drawings. All lamps shall be the type shown on the drawings. N/A

D. For Water Tanks and Cooling Towers: Luminaires shall be FAA, AC

70/7460-1K, and AC 150/5345-53, Type L-810 duplex units with incandescent or LED light source. N/A

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Install lighting in accordance with the NEC, as shown on the drawings, and in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.

B. Pole Foundations:

1. Excavate only as necessary to provide sufficient working clearance for installation of forms and proper use of tamper to the full depth of the excavation. Prevent surface water from flowing into the excavation. Thoroughly compact backfill with compacting arranged to prevent pressure between conductor, jacket, or sheath, and the end of conduit.

2. Set anchor bolts according to anchor-bolt templates furnished by the pole manufacturer.

3. Install poles as necessary to provide a permanent vertical position with the bracket arm in proper position for luminaire location.

4. After the poles have been installed, shimmed, and plumbed, grout the spaces between the pole bases and the concrete base with non-shrink concrete grout material. Provide a plastic or copper tube, of not less than 9 mm (0.375-inch) inside diameter through the grout, tight to the top of the concrete base to prevent moisture weeping from the interior of the pole.

C. Install lamps in each luminaire.

D. Adjust luminaires that require field adjustment or aiming.

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3.2 GROUNDING

Ground noncurrent-carrying parts of equipment, including metal poles, luminaires, mounting arms, brackets, and metallic enclosures, as specified in Section 26 05 26, GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL

SYSTEMS. Where copper grounding conductor is connected to a metal other than copper, provide specially treated or lined connectors suitable and listed for this purpose.

3.3 ACCEPTANCE CHECKS AND TESTS

Verify operation after installing luminaires and energizing circuits.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: A/E shall include the paragraph below when required and indicate mounting height on drawings

3.4 WATER TANKS AND COOLING TOWERS N/A

Mount the luminaires at the extreme top of tank and tower as shown on

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SECTION 32 17 23

PAVEMENT MARKINGS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Paint on pavement surfaces, Basketball courts, in form of traffic lanes, parking bays, areas restricted to handicapped persons, crosswalks, and other detail pavement markings.

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Paint VOC Limits: Section 01 81 13, SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION

REQUIREMENTS.

B. Paint Color: Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES.

1.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

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

B. Federal Specifications (Fed. Spec.):

1. TT-B-1325D - Beads (Glass Spheres) Retro-Reflective.

2. TT-P-1952F - Paint, Traffic and Airfield Marking, Waterborne.

C. Master Painters Institute (MPI):

1. No. 97 - Traffic Marking Paint, Latex.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittal Procedures: Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES.

B. Submittal Drawings:

1. Show pavement marking configuration and dimensions.

2. Show international symbol of accessibility at designated parking spaces.

C. Manufacturer's Literature and Data:

1. Description of each product.

2. Application instructions.

D. Samples:

1. Paint: 200 mm (8 inches) square, each type and color.

E. Certificates: Certify products comply with specifications.

F. Qualifications: Substantiate qualifications comply with specifications.

1. Installer with project experience list.

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1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Qualifications:

1. Regularly installs specified products.

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

a. Project Experience List: Provide contact names and addresses for completed projects.

1.6 DELIVERY

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

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

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

1.7 STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Store products indoors in dry, weathertight conditioned facility.

B. Protect products from damage during handling and construction operations.

1.8 FIELD CONDITIONS

A. Environment:

1. Product Temperature: Minimum 13 degrees C (55 degrees F) for minimum

48 hours before installation.

a. Surface to be painted and ambient temperature: Minimum

10 degrees C (50 degrees F) and maximum 35 degrees C

(95 degrees F).

B. Field Measurements: Verify field conditions affecting traffic marking installation. Show field measurements on Submittal Drawings.

1.9 WARRANTY

A. Construction Warranty: FAR clause 52.246-21, "Warranty of

Construction."

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SYSTEM PERFORMANCE

A. Design paint complying with specified performance:

1. Application: Fed. Spec. TT-P-1952.

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2.2 PRODUCTS - GENERAL

A. Basis of Design: Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES.

B. Provide each product from one manufacturer and from one production run.

1. Low Pollutant-Emitting Materials: Comply with VOC limits specified in Section 01 81 13, SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS for the following products:

a. Paints and coatings.

2.3 SANDBLASTING EQUIPMENT N/A

A. Air compressor, hoses, and nozzles of proper size and capacity as required for cleaning painted surfaces. Compressor to provide minimum

0.08 cu. m/s (150 cfm) of air at pressure of minimum 625 kPa (90 psi) at each nozzle used.

2.4 PAINT APPLICATOR

A. Apply marking paint with approved mechanical equipment. Provide equipment with constant agitation of paint and travel at controlled speeds. Synchronize one or more paint "guns" to automatically begin and cut off paint flow in case of skip lines. Equipment to have manual control to apply continuous lines of varying length and marking widths as indicated on Drawings. Provide pneumatic spray guns for hand application of paint in areas where mobile paint applicator cannot be used.

2.5 PAINT

A. Paint: MPI No. 97. For obliterating existing markings comply with

Fed. Spec. TT-P-1952. Provide minimum 18 L (5 gallons) containers.

2.6 REFLECTIVE GLASS BEADS N/A

A. Beads: Comply with Fed. Spec. TT-B-1325, Type I, Gradation A. In regions of high humidity, coat beads with silicone or other suitable waterproofing material to ensure free flow. Provide glass beads in containers suitable for handling and strong enough to prevent loss during shipment.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Examine and verify substrate suitability for product installation.

1. Allow new pavement surfaces to cure for period of minimum 14 days before application of marking materials.

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B. Protect existing construction and completed work from damage.

C. Clean substrates. Remove contaminants capable of affecting subsequently installed product's performance.

1. Remove dust, dirt, and other granular surface deposits by sweeping, blowing with compressed air, rinsing with water, or combination of these methods.

2. Completely remove rubber deposits, existing paint markings, and other coatings adhering to pavement with scrapers, wire brushings, sandblasting, mechanical abrasion, or approved chemicals as directed by Contracting Officer's Representative. N/A

3. As an option, comply with Fed. Spec. TT-P-1952 for removal of existing paint markings on asphalt pavement. Apply black paint in as many coats as necessary to completely obliterate existing markings.

4. Scrub affected areas with several applications of trisodium phosphate solution or other approved detergent or degreaser, and rinse thoroughly after each application, where oil or grease are present on old pavements to be marked, N/A

a. After cleaning, seal oil-soaked areas with cut shellac to prevent bleeding through new paint.

5. Clean and dry surface before pavement marking. Do not begin any marking until Contracting Officer's Representative inspected surface and gives permission to proceed.

3.2 TEMPORARY PAVEMENT MARKING N/A

A. Apply Temporary Pavement Markings of colors, widths and lengths shown on drawings or directed by Contracting Officer's Representative. After temporary marking has served its purpose and when so ordered by

Contracting Officer's Representative, remove temporary marking by carefully controlled sandblasting, approved grinding equipment, or other approved method to prevent damage on applied surface.

B. As an option, provide approved preformed pressure sensitive, // reflective, // adhesive tape type of temporary pavement marking of required colors, widths and lengths in lieu of temporary painted // and reflective // marking. Continuous durability and effectiveness of such marking is required during period for which its use is required. Remove any unsatisfactory tape type marking and replace with painted // and reflective // markings.

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3.3 INSTALLATION - GENERAL

A. Install products according to manufacturer's instructions and approved submittal drawings.

1. When manufacturer's instructions deviate from specifications, submit proposed resolution for Contracting Officer's Representative consideration.

3.4 PAINT APPLICATION

A. Apply uniformly painted pavement marking of required colors, length, and width with true, sharp edges and ends on properly cured, prepared, and dried surfaces.

B. Comply with details as indicated on drawings and established control points. Use NCAA standard markings

C. Apply paint at wet film thickness of 0.4 mm (0.015 inch). Apply paint in one coat. When directed by Contracting Officer's Representative, apply additional coats at markings showing light spots. Comply with paint manufacturer's maximum drying time requirements to prevent undue softening of asphalt, and pick-up, displacement, or discoloration by tires of traffic.

D. When deficiency in marking drying occurs, discontinue paint operations until cause of slow drying is determined and corrected.

E. Remove and replace marking applied less than minimum material rates, deviates from true alignment, exceeds stipulated length and width tolerances, or shows light spots.

F. Remove marking by carefully controlled sandblasting, approved grinding equipment, or other approve method to prevent damage on applied surface. N/A

3.5 DETAIL PAVEMENT MARKING APPLICATION

A. Apply Detail Pavement Markings, exclusive of actual traffic lane marking as follows:

1. Basketball Court markings.

B. Apply paint for symbol using suitable template that will provide pavement marking with true, sharp edges and ends.

C. Install detail pavement markings of colors, widths and lengths, and design pattern at locations.

3.6 TOLERANCES

A. Length and Width of Lines: Plus, or minus 75 mm (3 inches) and plus or minus 3 mm (1/8 inch), respectively, in case of skip markings.

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B. Length of intervals exceeding line length tolerance are not acceptable.

3.7 CLEANING

A. Remove excess paint before paint sets.

3.8 PROTECTION

A. Protect pavement markings from traffic and construction operations.

1. Protect newly painted markings from vehicular traffic until paint is dry and track free.

2. Place warning signs at beginning of wet line, and at points well in advance of marking equipment for alerting approaching traffic from both directions.

3. Place small flags or other similarly effective small objects near freshly applied markings at frequent intervals to reduce crossing by traffic.

B. Repair damage.

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SECTION 32 12 16

ASPHALT PAVING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

This work shall cover the composition, mixing, construction upon the prepared subgrade, and the protection of hot asphalt concrete pavement.

The hot asphalt concrete pavement shall consist of an aggregate or asphalt base course and asphalt surface course constructed in conformity with the lines, grades, thickness, and cross sections as shown. Each course shall be constructed to the depth, section, or elevation required by the drawings and shall be rolled, finished, and approved before the placement of the next course.

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