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Job Order Contract Technical Specifications CSI Divisions 01-31 2026

County of San Mateo

Electrical

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01 General Requirements

01 00 00 00 General Requirements 01 11 13 00 Work Covered by Contract Documents 01 22 00 00 No Specification Required 01 40 00 00 Quality Requirements 01 42 00 00 References 01 50 00 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls 01 51 13 00 Temporary Electricity 01 54 23 00 Temporary Scaffolding and Platforms 01 54 23 00a Unit Masonry 01 55 26 00 Parking Control Equipment 01 56 26 00 Site Clearing 01 56 39 00 Temporary Tree and Plant Protection 01 57 23 00 Temporary Storm Water Pollution Control 01 58 13 00 Dimensional Letter Signage 01 58 13 00a Panel Signage 01 60 00 00 Product Requirements 01 74 19 00 Construction Waste Management and Disposal

02 Existing Conditions

02 41 19 00 Selective Demolition 02 41 19 13 Cutting and Patching 02 61 00 00 Removal and Disposal of Contaminated Soils 02 82 16 00 Engineering Control of Asbestos Containing Materials 02 82 33 00 Removal Of Friable Asbestos-Containing Materials 02 82 33 00a Removal Of Nonfriable Asbestos-Containing Materials 02 83 00 00 Lead Remediation 02 83 19 00 Lead-Based Paint Remediation 02 83 19 00a XRF Testing For Lead-Based Paint 02 83 19 00b Lead Dust Wipe, Air And Tclp Sampling And Analysis 02 84 16 00 Handling of Lighting Ballasts and Lamps Containing PCBs and Mercury 02 87 13 00 Mold Remediation 02 87 16 13 Bird Excrement Removal

05 Metals

05 01 70 51 Decorative Metal Cleaning 05 01 70 61 Decorative Metal Repair 05 01 70 63 Decorative Metal Refinishing 05 05 19 00 Metal Fabrications 05 12 00 00 Structural Steel Framing 05 21 00 00 Steel Joist Framing 05 31 00 00 Steel Decking 05 40 00 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 05 70 00 00 Decorative Metal 05 71 00 00 Decorative Metal Stairs 05 71 13 00 Fabricated Metal Spiral Stairs 05 73 00 00 Decorative Metal Railings 05 73 00 00a Glazed Decorative Metal Railings 05 75 00 00 Decorative Formed Metal

06 Wood, Plastics, and Composites

06 10 00 00 Rough Carpentry 06 13 00 00 Heavy Timber Construction 06 15 00 00 Wood Roof Decking 06 15 00 00a Wood Patio Decking 06 16 00 00 Sheathing

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07 Thermal And Moisture Protection

07 62 00 00 Sheet Metal Flashing And Trim 07 63 00 00 Common Work Results for Fire Suppression 07 63 00 00a Common Work Results for Plumbing 07 63 00 00b Common Work Results for HVAC 07 65 16 00 Built-Up Asphalt Roofing 07 65 16 00a Ethylene-Propylene-Diene-Monomer (EPDM) Roofing 07 65 16 00b Coated Foamed Roofing 07 91 00 00 Preformed Joint Seals 07 92 00 00 Joint Sealants 07 92 19 00 Acoustical Joint Sealants 07 95 13 00 Parking Deck Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies 07 95 13 13 Interior Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies 07 95 13 16 Exterior Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies

09 Finishes

09 01 20 00 Gypsum Board Renovation 09 01 20 91 Plaster Restoration 09 01 30 91 Ceramic Tiling 09 01 60 91 Polished Concrete Finishing 09 01 60 91a Portland Cement Terrazzo Flooring 09 01 60 91b Tile Carpeting 09 01 60 91c Sheet Carpeting 09 01 90 52 Maintenance of Cast-in-Place Concrete 09 01 90 52a Maintenance Repainting 09 05 61 13 Moisture Vapor Emission Control 09 22 16 00 Non-Structural Metal Framing 09 23 00 00 Gypsum Plastering 09 24 00 00 Cement Plastering 09 29 00 00 Gypsum Board 09 51 13 00 Acoustical Panel Ceilings 09 51 23 00 Acoustical Tile Ceilings 09 51 33 00 Acoustical Metal Pan Ceilings 09 54 00 00 Stretched-Fabric Ceiling Systems 09 54 00 00a Fabric-Wrapped Ceiling Panels 09 54 23 00 Linear Metal Ceilings 09 91 13 00 Exterior Painting 09 91 23 00 Interior Painting 09 93 00 00 Staining and Transparent Finishing 09 96 00 00 High-Performance Coatings 09 96 53 00 Elastomeric Coatings 09 97 26 00 Cementitious Coatings 09 97 63 00 Coatings for HVAC

13 Special Construction

13 46 13 00 Lightning Protection for Structures

26 Electrical

26 01 00 00 Supplemental Requirements for Electrical 26 05 00 00 Sleeves and Sleeve Seals for Electrical Raceways and Cabling 26 05 13 00 Medium-Voltage Cables 26 05 19 00 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables

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26 05 23 00 Control-Voltage Electrical Power Cables 26 05 26 00 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 26 05 29 00 Hangers And Supports For Electrical Systems 26 05 33 13 Conduits for Electrical Systems 26 05 33 16 Boxes and Covers for Electrical Systems 26 05 33 23 Surface Raceways for Electrical Systems 26 05 36 00 Cable Trays for Electrical Systems 26 05 39 00 Underfloor Raceways For Electrical Systems 26 05 43 00 Underground Ducts and Utility Structures 26 05 43 00a Overhead Medium-Voltage Wiring 26 05 46 00 Fabricated Control Booths 26 05 46 00a Poles for Electrical Systems 26 05 53 00 Identification for Electrical Systems 26 09 00 00 Addressable Luminaire Lighting Controls 26 09 00 00a Relay-Based Lighting Controls 26 09 23 00 Electrical Power Monitoring 26 09 23 00a Lighting Control Devices 26 11 16 00 Secondary Unit Substations with Switchboard Secondary 26 11 16 00a Secondary Unit Substations with Motor Control Center Secondary 26 11 16 11 Secondary Unit Substations with Switchgear Secondary 26 12 13 00 Liquid-Filled, Medium-Voltage Transformers 26 12 16 00 Dry-Type, Medium-Voltage Transformers 26 12 19 00 Pad-Mounted, Liquid-Filled, Medium-Voltage Transformers 26 12 19 00a Low-Voltage Switchgear 26 13 29 00 Medium-Voltage Compartmentalized Switchgear 26 21 16 00 Paralleling Low-Voltage Switchgear 26 22 13 00 Low-Voltage Distribution Transformers 26 24 13 00 Switchboards 26 24 16 00 Panelboards 26 24 16 00a Electronically Operated Circuit-Breaker Panelboards 26 24 19 00 Motor-Control Centers 26 25 00 00 Low-Voltage Enclosed Bus Assemblies 26 27 13 00 Electricity Metering 26 27 16 00 Electrical Cabinets and Enclosures 26 27 19 00 Multi-Outlet Assemblies 26 27 26 00 Wiring Devices 26 27 26 00a Receptacles with Arc-Fault and Ground-Fault Protective Devices 26 27 26 00b Connectors, Cords, and Plugs 26 27 33 00 Power Distribution Units 26 28 13 00 Fuses 26 28 16 00 Enclosed Switches And Circuit Breakers 26 29 13 00 Manual and Magnetic Motor Controllers 26 29 13 00a Soft-Start Motor Controllers 26 29 23 00 Variable-Frequency Motor Controllers 26 29 33 13 Diesel-Drive, Centrifugal Fire Pumps 26 29 33 13a Pressure-Maintenance Pumps 26 31 00 00 Photovoltaic Collectors 26 32 13 13 Diesel-Engine-Driven Generator Sets 26 32 13 19 Bi-Fuel-Engine-Driven Generator Sets 26 33 43 00 Battery Chargers 26 33 43 00a Public Address Systems 26 33 53 00 Static Uninterruptible Power Supply 26 35 33 00 Power Factor Correction Equipment 26 36 00 00 Transfer Switches 26 43 13 00 Surge Protective Devices for Low-Voltage Electrical Power Circuits 26 50 00 00 Lighting 26 55 61 00 Theatrical Lighting 26 55 68 00 Athletic Field Lighting

27 Communications

27 11 00 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 27 13 13 00 Communications Copper Backbone Cabling 27 13 23 00 Communications Optical Fiber Backbone Cabling 27 15 13 00 Communications Copper Horizontal Cabling 27 15 23 00 Communications Optical Fiber Horizontal Cabling 27 15 33 00 Communications Coaxial Horizontal Cabling 27 41 33 00 Master Antenna Television System

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27 51 43 00 Educational Intercommunications and Program Systems 27 52 23 00 Nurse Call Code Blue Systems 27 53 13 00 Clock Systems

28 Electronic Safety and Security

28 10 00 00 Access Control 28 10 00 00a Access Control Software and Database Management 28 10 00 00b Access Control System Hardware 28 15 00 00 Integrated Access Control Hardware Devices 28 15 00 00a Access Control Credentials 28 15 00 00b Electrified Locking Devices and Accessories 28 15 00 00c Egress Management Devices 28 15 00 00d Telephone Entry Systems 28 15 00 00e Intercom Entry Systems 28 15 00 00f Electronic Key Management Systems 28 15 00 00g Access Control Electronic Turnstiles and Mobility Systems 28 15 11 00 Integrated Credential Readers and Entry Management 28 16 11 00 Intrusion Detection 28 16 11 00a Area and Perimeter Intrusion Detection 28 20 00 00 Video Surveillance 28 40 00 00 Emergency Responder Communications Enhancement System ERCES 28 46 00 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 28 47 00 00 Mass Notification

31 Earthwork

31 05 13 00 Subdrainage 31 20 00 00 Earth Moving 31 23 16 13 Excavation Support and Protection 31 23 16 16 Chain Link Fences And Gates 31 23 19 00 Dewatering

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SECTION 01 00 00 00 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 BRACKETED OPTIONS

A. Within these Technical Specifications there are bracketed options. For example [6ft] [12ft] [24ft] or <Insert…>. The final selection will be made by the Owner and set forth in the Detailed Scope of Work.

1.2 WARRANTY

A. Within these Technical Specifications there are warranty periods listed. The warranty periods listed cover both material and labor for that period. If a manufacture will warranty a material for a longer period than what is listed, the material is covered as a replacement by the manufacture for the extra period.

The labor to replace will be at the installation price for the contractor.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

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SECTION 01 11 13 00 - WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

1.1 GENERAL

A. If any conflicts arise in the Specifications; the Owner’s Standard Plans and Specifications supersede the Gordian Technical Specifications. Specification conflicts shall be resolved as directed by the Owner.

B. Contractor is to provide a competent person to ensure operations are completed per plans, specifications, local laws and regulations which pertain.

C. Specification Format

1. The specification format shall be based on the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Section

Format.

1.2 PRODUCTS - (Not Used)

1.3 EXECUTION - (Not Used)

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SECTION 01 22 00 00 - NO SPECIFICATION REQUIRED

1.1 GENERAL

A. A separate specification is not required for this item. The description given in the line item of the Construction Task Catalog completely defines the item.

1.2 PRODUCTS - (Not Used)

1.3 EXECUTION - (Not Used)

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SECTION 01 40 00 00 - QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for quality assurance and quality control.

B. Testing and inspection services are required to verify compliance with requirements specified or indicated. These services do not relieve Contractor of responsibility for compliance with the Contract Document requirements.

1. Specific quality-assurance and quality-control requirements for individual work results are specified in their respective Specification Sections. Requirements in individual Sections may also cover production of standard products.

2. Specified tests, inspections, and related actions do not limit Contractor's other quality-assurance and quality-control procedures that facilitate compliance with the Contract Document requirements.

3. Requirements for Contractor to provide quality-assurance and quality-control services required by Architect, Owner,[ Commissioning Authority,][ Construction Manager,] or authorities having jurisdiction are not limited by provisions of this Section.

C. Related Requirements:

1. Section 012100 "Allowances" for testing and inspection allowances.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Experienced: When used with an entity or individual, "experienced," unless otherwise further described, means having successfully completed a minimum of [five] previous projects similar in nature, size, and extent to this Project; being familiar with special requirements indicated; and having complied with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

B. Field Quality-Control Tests and Inspections: Tests and inspections that are performed on-site for installation of the Work and for completed Work.

C. Installer/Applicator/Erector: Contractor or another entity engaged by Contractor as an employee, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor, to perform a particular construction operation, including installation, erection, application, assembly, and similar operations.

1. Use of trade-specific terminology in referring to a Work result does not require that certain construction activities specified apply exclusively to specific trade(s).

D. Mockups: Physical assemblies of portions of the Work constructed to establish the standard by which the Work will be judged. Mockups are not Samples.

1. Mockups are used for one or more of the following:

a. Verify selections made under Sample submittals.

b. Demonstrate aesthetic effects.

c. Demonstrate the qualities of products and workmanship.

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d. Demonstrate successful installation of interfaces between components and systems.

e. Perform preconstruction testing to determine system performance.

2. Product Mockups: Mockups that may include multiple products, materials, or systems specified in a single Section.

3. In-Place Mockups: Mockups constructed on-site in their actual final location as part of permanent construction.

E. Preconstruction Testing: Tests and inspections performed specifically for Project before products and materials are incorporated into the Work, to verify performance or compliance with specified criteria.

Unless otherwise indicated, copies of reports of tests or inspections performed for other than the Project do not meet this definition.

F. Product Tests: Tests and inspections that are performed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory (NRTL) in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.7, by a testing agency accredited in accordance with NIST's National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP), or by a testing agency qualified to conduct product testing and acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, to establish product performance and compliance with specified requirements.

G. Source Quality-Control Tests and Inspections: Tests and inspections that are performed at the source (e.g., plant, mill, factory, or shop).

H. Testing Agency: An entity engaged to perform specific tests, inspections, or both. The term "testing laboratory" has the same meaning as the term "testing agency."

I. Quality-Assurance Services: Activities, actions, and procedures performed before and during execution of the Work, to guard against defects and deficiencies and substantiate that proposed construction will comply with requirements.

J. Quality-Control Services: Tests, inspections, procedures, and related actions during and after execution of the Work, to evaluate that actual products incorporated into the Work and completed construction comply with requirements. Contractor's quality-control services do not include contract administration activities performed by Architect[ or Construction Manager].

1.3 DELEGATED DESIGN SERVICES

A. Performance and Design Criteria: Where professional design services or certifications by a design professional are specifically required of Contractor by the Contract Documents, provide products and systems complying with specific performance and design criteria indicated.

1. If criteria indicated are not sufficient to perform services or certification required, submit a written request for additional information to Architect.

B. Delegated Design Services Statement: Submit a statement signed and sealed by the responsible design professional, for each product and system specifically assigned to Contractor to be designed or certified by a design professional, indicating that the products and systems are in compliance with performance and design criteria indicated. Include list of codes, loads, and other factors used in performing these services.

1.4 CONFLICTING REQUIREMENTS

A. Conflicting Standards and Other Requirements: If compliance with two or more standards or requirements is specified and the standards or requirements establish different or conflicting

County of San Mateo, Electrical 01 40 00 00 - 3 requirements for minimum quantities or quality levels, inform the Architect regarding the conflict and obtain clarification prior to proceeding with the Work. Refer conflicting requirements that are different, but apparently equal, to Architect for clarification before proceeding.

B. Minimum Quantity or Quality Levels: The quantity or quality level shown or specified is the minimum provided or performed. The actual installation may comply exactly with the minimum quantity or quality specified, or it may exceed the minimum within reasonable limits. To comply with these requirements, indicated numeric values are minimum or maximum, as appropriate, for the context of requirements.

Refer uncertainties to Architect for a decision before proceeding.

1.5 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Mockup Shop Drawings:

1. Include plans, sections, elevations, and details, indicating materials and size of mockup construction.

2. Indicate manufacturer and model number of individual components.

3. Provide axonometric drawings for conditions difficult to illustrate in two dimensions.

1.6 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Contractor's Quality-Control Plan: For quality-assurance and quality-control activities and responsibilities.

B. Qualification Data: For Contractor's quality-control personnel.

C. Contractor's Statement of Responsibility: When required by authorities having jurisdiction, submit copy of written statement of responsibility submitted to authorities having jurisdiction before starting work on the following systems:

1. Seismic-force-resisting system, designated seismic system, or component listed in the Statement of Special Inspections.

2. Primary wind-force-resisting system or a wind-resisting component listed in the Statement of Special Inspections.

D. Testing Agency Qualifications: For testing agencies specified in "Quality Assurance" Article to demonstrate their capabilities and experience. Include proof of qualifications in the form of a recent report on the inspection of the testing agency by a recognized authority.

E. Schedule of Tests and Inspections: Prepare in tabular form and include the following:

1. Specification Section number and title.

2. Entity responsible for performing tests and inspections.

3. Description of test and inspection.

4. Identification of applicable standards.

5. Identification of test and inspection methods.

6. Number of tests and inspections required.

7. Time schedule or time span for tests and inspections.

8. Requirements for obtaining samples.

9. Unique characteristics of each quality-control service.

F. Reports: Prepare and submit certified written reports and documents as specified.

G. Permits, Licenses, and Certificates: For Owner's record, submit copies of permits, licenses, 01 40 00 00 - 4 County of San Mateo, Electrical certifications, inspection reports, releases, jurisdictional settlements, notices, receipts for fee payments, judgments, correspondence, records, and similar documents established for compliance with standards and regulations bearing on performance of the Work.

1.7 CONTRACTOR'S QUALITY-CONTROL PLAN

A. Quality-Control Plan, General: Submit quality-control plan within [10] days of [Notice of Award][Notice to Proceed], and not less than [five] days prior to preconstruction conference. Submit in format acceptable to Architect. Identify personnel, procedures, controls, instructions, tests, records, and forms to be used to carry out Contractor's quality-assurance and quality-control responsibilities and to coordinate Owner's quality-assurance and quality-control activities. Coordinate with Contractor's Construction Schedule.

B. Quality-Control Personnel Qualifications: Engage qualified personnel trained and experienced in managing and executing quality-assurance and quality-control procedures similar in nature and extent to those required for Project.

1. Project quality-control manager [may also serve as Project superintendent][does not have other Project responsibilities].

C. Submittal Procedure: Describe procedures for ensuring compliance with requirements through review and management of submittal process. Indicate qualifications of personnel responsible for submittal review.

D. Testing and Inspection: In quality-control plan, include a comprehensive schedule of Work requiring testing or inspection, including the following:

1. Contractor-performed tests and inspections, including subcontractor-performed tests and inspections. Include required tests and inspections and Contractor-elected tests and inspections.

Distinguish source quality-control tests and inspections from field quality-control tests and inspections.

2. Special inspections required by authorities having jurisdiction and indicated on the Statement of Special Inspections.

3. Owner-performed tests and inspections indicated in the Contract Documents[, including tests and inspections indicated to be performed by Commissioning Authority].

E. Continuous Inspection of Workmanship: Describe process for continuous inspection during construction to identify and correct deficiencies in workmanship in addition to testing and inspection specified.

Indicate types of corrective actions to be required to bring the Work into compliance with standards of workmanship established by Contract requirements and approved mockups.

F. Monitoring and Documentation: Maintain testing and inspection reports, including log of approved and rejected results. Include Work Architect has indicated as nonconforming or defective. Indicate corrective actions taken to bring nonconforming Work into compliance with requirements. Comply with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

1.8 REPORTS AND DOCUMENTS

A. Test and Inspection Reports: Prepare and submit certified written reports specified in other Sections.

Include the following:

1. Date of issue.

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2. Project title and number.

3. Name, address, telephone number, and email address of testing agency.

4. Dates and locations of samples and tests or inspections.

5. Names of individuals making tests and inspections.

6. Description of the Work and test and inspection method.

7. Identification of product and Specification Section.

8. Complete test or inspection data.

9. Test and inspection results and an interpretation of test results.

10. Record of temperature and weather conditions at time of sample-taking and testing and inspection.

11. Comments or professional opinion on whether tested or inspected Work complies with the

Contract Document requirements.

12. Name and signature of laboratory inspector.

13. Recommendations on retesting and reinspecting.

B. Manufacturer's Technical Representative's Field Reports: Prepare written information documenting manufacturer's technical representative's tests and inspections specified in other Sections. Include the following:

1. Name, address, telephone number, and email address of technical representative making report.

2. Statement on condition of substrates and their acceptability for installation of product.

3. Statement that products at Project site comply with requirements.

4. Summary of installation procedures being followed, whether they comply with requirements and, if not, what corrective action was taken.

5. Results of operational and other tests and a statement of whether observed performance complies with requirements.

6. Statement of whether conditions, products, and installation will affect warranty.

7. Other required items indicated in individual Specification Sections.

C. Factory-Authorized Service Representative's Reports: Prepare written information documenting manufacturer's factory-authorized service representative's tests and inspections specified in other Sections. Include the following:

1. Name, address, telephone number, and email address of factory-authorized service representative making report.

2. Statement that equipment complies with requirements.

3. Results of operational and other tests and a statement of whether observed performance complies with requirements.

4. Statement of whether conditions, products, and installation will affect warranty.

5. Other required items indicated in individual Specification Sections.

1.9 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Qualifications paragraphs in this article establish the minimum qualification levels required; individual Specification Sections specify additional requirements.

B. Manufacturer Qualifications: A firm experienced in manufacturing products or systems similar to those indicated for this Project and with a record of successful in-service performance, as well as sufficient production capacity to produce required units. As applicable, procure products from manufacturers able to meet qualification requirements, warranty requirements, and technical or factory-authorized service representative requirements.

C. Fabricator Qualifications: A firm experienced in producing products similar to those indicated for this Project and with a record of successful in-service performance, as well as sufficient production capacity to produce required units.

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D. Installer Qualifications: A firm or individual experienced in installing, erecting, applying, or assembling work similar in material, design, and extent to that indicated for this Project, whose work has resulted in construction with a record of successful in-service performance.

E. Professional Engineer Qualifications: A professional engineer who is legally qualified to practice in jurisdiction where Project is located and who is experienced in providing engineering services of the kind indicated. Engineering services are defined as those performed for installations of the system, assembly, or product that is similar in material, design, and extent to those indicated for this Project.

F. Specialists: Certain Specification Sections require that specific construction activities be performed by entities who are recognized experts in those operations. Specialists will satisfy qualification requirements indicated and engage in the activities indicated.

1. Requirements of authorities having jurisdiction supersede requirements for specialists.

G. Testing and Inspecting Agency Qualifications: An NRTL, an NVLAP, or an independent agency with the experience and capability to conduct testing and inspection indicated, as documented in accordance with ASTM E329, and with additional qualifications specified in individual Sections; and, where required by authorities having jurisdiction, that is acceptable to authorities.

H. Manufacturer's Technical Representative Qualifications: An authorized representative of manufacturer who is trained and approved by manufacturer to observe and inspect installation of manufacturer's products that are similar in material, design, and extent to those indicated for this Project.

I. Factory-Authorized Service Representative Qualifications: An authorized representative of manufacturer who is trained and approved by manufacturer to inspect, demonstrate, repair, and perform service on installations of manufacturer's products that are similar in material, design, and extent to those indicated for this Project.

J. Preconstruction Testing: Where testing agency is indicated to perform preconstruction testing for compliance with specified requirements for performance and test methods, comply with the following:

1. Contractor's Responsibilities:

a. Provide test specimens representative of proposed products and construction.

b. Submit specimens in a timely manner with sufficient time for testing and analyzing results to prevent delaying the Work.

c. Provide sizes and configurations of test assemblies, mockups, and laboratory mockups to adequately demonstrate capability of products to comply with performance requirements.

d. Build site-assembled test assemblies and mockups, using installers who will perform same tasks for Project.

e. When testing is complete, remove test specimens and test assemblies[, and mockups];

do not reuse products on Project.

2. Testing Agency Responsibilities: Submit a certified written report of each test, inspection, and similar quality-assurance service to Architect[ and Commissioning Authority][, through Construction Manager], with copy to Contractor. Interpret tests and inspections, and state in each report whether tested and inspected Work complies with or deviates from the Contract Documents.

K. Mockups: Before installing portions of the Work requiring mockups, build mockups for each form of construction and finish required to comply with the following requirements, using materials indicated for the completed Work:

1. Build mockups of size indicated.

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2. Build mockups in location indicated or, if not indicated, as directed by Architect[ or Construction Manager].

3. Notify Architect[ and Construction Manager][seven] days in advance of dates and times when mockups will be constructed.

4. Employ supervisory personnel who will oversee mockup construction. Employ workers who will be employed to perform same tasks during the construction at Project.

5. Demonstrate the proposed range of aesthetic effects and workmanship.

6. Obtain Architect's[ and Construction Manager's] approval of mockups before starting corresponding Work, fabrication, or construction.

a. Allow [seven] days for initial review and each re-review of each mockup.

7. Promptly correct unsatisfactory conditions noted by Architect's preliminary review, to the satisfaction of the Architect, before completion of final mockup.

8. Approval of mockups by the Architect does not constitute approval of deviations from the Contract Documents contained in mockups unless Architect specifically approves such deviations in writing.

9. Maintain mockups during construction in an undisturbed condition as a standard for judging the completed Work.

10. Demolish and remove mockups when directed unless otherwise indicated.

L. Specialty Mockups: See Section 014339 "Mockups" for additional construction requirements for [integrated exterior mockups][preconstruction laboratory mockups][and][room mockups].

1.10 QUALITY CONTROL

A. Owner Responsibilities: Where quality-control services are indicated as Owner's responsibility, Owner will engage a qualified testing agency to perform these services.

1. Owner will furnish Contractor with names, addresses, and telephone numbers of testing agencies engaged and a description of types of testing and inspection they are engaged to perform.

2. Payment for these services will be made from testing and inspection allowances specified in Section 012100 "Allowances," as authorized by Change Orders.

3. Costs for retesting and reinspecting construction that replaces or is necessitated by Work that failed to comply with the Contract Documents will be charged to Contractor[, and the Contract Sum will be adjusted by Change Order].

B. Contractor Responsibilities: Tests and inspections not explicitly assigned to Owner are Contractor's responsibility. Perform additional quality-control activities, whether specified or not, to verify and document that the Work complies with requirements.

1. Unless otherwise indicated, provide quality-control services specified and those required by authorities having jurisdiction. Perform quality-control services required of Contractor by authorities having jurisdiction, whether specified or not.

2. Engage a qualified testing agency to perform quality-control services.

a. Contractor will not employ same entity engaged by Owner, unless agreed to in writing by Owner.

3. Notify testing agencies at least [24] hours in advance of time when Work that requires testing or inspection will be performed.

4. Where quality-control services are indicated as Contractor's responsibility, submit a certified written report, in duplicate, of each quality-control service.

5. Testing and inspection requested by Contractor and not required by the Contract Documents are Contractor's responsibility.

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6. Submit additional copies of each written report directly to authorities having jurisdiction, when they so direct.

C. Retesting/Reinspecting: Regardless of whether original tests or inspections were Contractor's responsibility, provide quality-control services, including retesting and reinspecting, for construction that replaced Work that failed to comply with the Contract Documents.

D. Testing Agency Responsibilities: Cooperate with Architect[, Commissioning Authority][, Construction Manager,] and Contractor in performance of duties. Provide qualified personnel to perform required tests and inspections.

1. Notify Architect[, Commissioning Authority,][, Construction Manager,] and Contractor promptly of irregularities or deficiencies observed in the Work during performance of its services.

2. Determine the locations from which test samples will be taken and in which in-situ tests are conducted.

3. Conduct and interpret tests and inspections, and state in each report whether tested and inspected Work complies with or deviates from requirements.

4. Submit a certified written report, in duplicate, of each test, inspection, and similar quality-control service through Contractor.

5. Do not release, revoke, alter, or increase the Contract Document requirements or approve or accept any portion of the Work.

6. Do not perform duties of Contractor.

E. Manufacturer's Field Services: Where indicated, engage a factory-authorized service representative to inspect field-assembled components and equipment installation, including service connections. Report results in writing as specified in Section 013300 "Submittal Procedures."

F. Manufacturer's Technical Services: Where indicated, engage a manufacturer's technical representative to observe and inspect the Work. Manufacturer's technical representative's services include participation in preinstallation conferences, examination of substrates and conditions, verification of materials, observation of Installer activities, inspection of completed portions of the Work, and submittal of written reports.

G. Contractor's Associated Requirements and Services: Cooperate with agencies and representatives performing required tests, inspections, and similar quality-control services, and provide reasonable auxiliary services as requested. Notify agency sufficiently in advance of operations to permit assignment of personnel. Provide the following:

1. Access to the Work.

2. Incidental labor and facilities necessary to facilitate tests and inspections.

3. Adequate quantities of representative samples of materials that require testing and inspection.

Assist agency in obtaining samples.

4. Facilities for storage and field curing of test samples.

5. Delivery of samples to testing agencies.

6. Preliminary design mix proposed for use for material mixes that require control by testing agency.

7. Security and protection for samples and for testing and inspection equipment at Project site.

H. Coordination: Coordinate sequence of activities to accommodate required quality-assurance and quality-control services with a minimum of delay and to avoid necessity of removing and replacing construction to accommodate testing and inspection.

1. Schedule times for tests, inspections, obtaining samples, and similar activities.

I. Schedule of Tests and Inspections: Prepare a schedule of tests, inspections, and similar quality-control services required by the Contract Documents[ as a component of Contractor's quality-control plan].

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Coordinate and submit concurrently with Contractor's Construction Schedule. Update and submit with each Application for Payment.

1. Schedule Contents: Include tests, inspections, and quality-control services, including Contractor-and Owner-retained services, commissioning activities, and other Project-required services paid for by other entities.

2. Distribution: Distribute schedule to Owner, Architect,[ Commissioning Authority,][ Construction Manager,] testing agencies, and each party involved in performance of portions of the Work where tests and inspections are required.

1.11 SPECIAL TESTS AND INSPECTIONS

A. Special Tests and Inspections: Owner will engage a qualified [testing agency][special inspector] to conduct special tests and inspections required by authorities having jurisdiction as the responsibility of Owner[, as indicated in the Statement of Special Inspections attached to this Section], and as follows:

1. Verifying that manufacturer maintains detailed fabrication and quality-control procedures, and reviewing the completeness and adequacy of those procedures to perform the Work.

2. Notifying Architect[, Commissioning Authority,][, Construction Manager,] and Contractor promptly of irregularities and deficiencies observed in the Work during performance of its services.

3. Submitting a certified written report of each test, inspection, and similar quality-control service to Architect[ and Commissioning Authority][, through Construction Manager,] with copy to Contractor and to authorities having jurisdiction.

4. Submitting a final report of special tests and inspections at Substantial Completion, which includes a list of unresolved deficiencies.

5. Interpreting tests and inspections, and stating in each report whether tested and inspected Work complies with or deviates from the Contract Documents.

6. Retesting and reinspecting corrected Work.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 TEST AND INSPECTION LOG

A. Test and Inspection Log: Prepare a record of tests and inspections. Include the following:

1. Date test or inspection was conducted.

2. Description of the Work tested or inspected.

3. Date test or inspection results were transmitted to Architect.

4. Identification of testing agency or special inspector conducting test or inspection.

B. Maintain log at Project site. Post changes and revisions as they occur. Provide access to test and inspection log for Architect's[, Commissioning Authority's,][ and Construction Manager's][and][authorities' having jurisdiction] reference during normal working hours.

1. Submit log at Project closeout as part of Project Record Documents.

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3.2 REPAIR AND PROTECTION

A. General: On completion of testing, inspection, sample-taking, and similar services, repair damaged construction and restore substrates and finishes.

1. Provide materials and comply with installation requirements specified in other Specification Sections or matching existing substrates and finishes. Restore patched areas and extend restoration into adjoining areas with durable seams that are as invisible as possible. Comply with the Contract Document requirements for cutting and patching in Section 017300 "Execution."

B. Protect construction exposed by or for quality-control service activities.

C. Repair and protection are Contractor's responsibility, regardless of the assignment of responsibility for quality-control services.

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SECTION 01 42 00 00 - REFERENCES

1.1 DEFINITIONS

A. General: Basic Contract definitions are included in the Conditions of the Contract.

B. "Approved": When used to convey Architect's action on Contractor's submittals, applications, and requests, "approved" is limited to Architect's duties and responsibilities as stated in the Conditions of the Contract.

C. "Directed": A command or instruction by Architect. Other terms, including "requested," "authorized," "selected," "required," and "permitted," have the same meaning as "directed."

D. "Indicated": Requirements expressed by graphic representations or in written form on Drawings, in Specifications, and in other Contract Documents. Other terms, including "shown," "noted," "scheduled," and "specified," have the same meaning as "indicated."

E. "Regulations": Laws, ordinances, statutes, and lawful orders issued by authorities having jurisdiction, and rules, conventions, and agreements within the construction industry that control performance of the Work.

F. "Furnish": Supply and deliver to Project site, ready for unloading, unpacking, assembly, installation, and similar operations.

G. "Install": Unload, temporarily store, unpack, assemble, erect, place, anchor, apply, work to dimension, finish, cure, protect, clean, and similar operations at Project site.

H. "Provide": Furnish and install, complete and ready for the intended use.

I. "Project Site": Space available for performing construction activities. The extent of Project site is shown on Drawings and may or may not be identical with the description of the land on which Project is to be built.

1.2 INDUSTRY STANDARDS

A. Applicability of Standards: Unless the Contract Documents include more stringent requirements, applicable construction industry standards have the same force and effect as if bound or copied directly into the Contract Documents to the extent referenced. Such standards are made a part of the Contract Documents by reference.

B. Publication Dates: Comply with standards in effect as of date of the Contract Documents unless otherwise indicated.

1. For standards referenced by applicable building codes, comply with dates of standards as listed in building codes.

C. Copies of Standards: Each entity engaged in construction on Project should be familiar with industry standards applicable to its construction activity. Copies of applicable standards are not bound with the Contract Documents.

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1. Where copies of standards are needed to perform a required construction activity, obtain copies directly from publication source.

1.3 ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

A. Industry Organizations: Where abbreviations and acronyms are used in Specifications or other Contract Documents, they are to mean the recognized name of the entities indicated in Gale's "Encyclopedia of Associations: National Organizations of the U.S." or in Columbia Books' "National Trade & Professional Associations of the United States."

B. Industry Organizations, List: Where abbreviations and acronyms are used in Specifications or other Contract Documents, they are to mean the recognized name of the entities in the following list.

[Abbreviations and acronyms not included in this list are to mean the recognized name of the entities indicated in Gale's "Encyclopedia of Associations: National Organizations of the U.S." or in Columbia Books' "National Trade & Professional Associations of the United States."]The information in this list is subject to change and is believed to be accurate as of the date of the Contract Documents.

1. AABC - Associated Air Balance Council; www.aabc.com.

2. AAMA - American Architectural Manufacturers Association; (see FGIA).

3. AAPFCO - Association of American Plant Food Control Officials; www.aapfco.org.

4. AASHTO - American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials;

www.transportation.org.

5. AATCC - American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists; www.aatcc.org.

6. ABMA - American Bearing Manufacturers Association; www.americanbearings.org.

7. ABMA - American Boiler Manufacturers Association; www.abma.com.

8. ACI - American Concrete Institute; www.concrete.org.

9. ACP - American Clean Power; (Formerly: American Wind Energy Association);

www.cleanpower.org.

10. ACPA - American Concrete Pipe Association; www.concretepipe.org.

11. AEIC - Association of Edison Illuminating Companies, Inc. (The); www.aeic.org.

12. AF&PA - American Forest & Paper Association; www.afandpa.org.

13. AGA - American Gas Association; www.aga.org.

14. AHAM - Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers; www.aham.org.

15. AHRI - Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (The); www.ahrinet.org.

16. AI - Asphalt Institute; www.asphaltinstitute.org.

17. AIA - American Institute of Architects (The); www.aia.org.

18. AISC - American Institute of Steel Construction; www.aisc.org.

19. AISI - American Iron and Steel Institute; www.steel.org.

20. AITC - American Institute of Timber Construction; (see PLIB).

21. AMCA - Air Movement and Control Association International, Inc.; www.amca.org.

22. AMPP - Association for Materials Protection and Performance; www.ampp.org.

23. ANSI - American National Standards Institute; www.ansi.org.

24. AOSA/SCST - Association of Official Seed Analysts (The)/Society of Commercial Seed

Technologists (The); www.analyzeseeds.com.

25. APA - APA - The Engineered Wood Association; www.apawood.org.

26. APA - Architectural Precast Association; www.archprecast.org.

27. API - American Petroleum Institute; www.api.org.

28. ARMA - Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association; www.asphaltroofing.org.

29. ASA - Acoustical Society of America; www.acousticalsociety.org.

30. ASCE - American Society of Civil Engineers; www.asce.org.

31. ASCE/SEI - American Society of Civil Engineers/Structural Engineering Institute; (see ASCE).

32. ASHRAE - American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers;

www.ashrae.org.

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33. ASME - ASME International; [American Society of Mechanical Engineers (The)];

www.asme.org.

34. ASSE - ASSE International; (American Society of Sanitary Engineering); www.asse-plumbing.org.

35. ASSP - American Society of Safety Professionals; www.assp.org.

36. ASTM - ASTM International; www.astm.org.

37. ATIS - Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions; www.atis.org.

38. AVIXA - Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association; www.avixa.org.

39. AWI - Architectural Woodwork Institute; www.awinet.org.

40. AWMAC - Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada; www.awmac.com.

41. AWPA - American Wood Protection Association; www.awpa.com.

42. AWS - American Welding Society; www.aws.org.

43. AWWA - American Water Works Association; www.awwa.org.

44. BHMA - Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association; www.buildershardware.com.

45. BIA - Brick Industry Association (The); www.gobrick.com.

46. BICSI - BICSI, Inc.; www.bicsi.org.

47. BIFMA - Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer's Association; www.bifma.org.

48. BISSC - Baking Industry Sanitation Standards Committee; www.bissc.org.

49. BSI - British Standards Institution; www.bsigroup.com.

50. BWF - Badminton World Federation; www.bwfbadminton.com.

51. CARB - California Air Resources Board; www.arb.ca.gov.

52. CDA - Copper Development Association Inc.; www.copper.org.

53. CE - Conformite Europeenne (European Commission); www.ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/ce-marking.

54. CEA - Canadian Electricity Association; www.electricity.ca.

55. CFFA - Chemical Fabrics and Film Association, Inc.; www.chemicalfabricsandfilm.com.

56. CFSEI - Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute; www.cfsei.org.

57. CGA - Compressed Gas Association; www.cganet.com.

58. CIMA - Cellulose Insulation Manufacturers Association; www.cellulose.org.

59. CISCA - Ceilings & Interior Systems Construction Association; www.cisca.org.

60. CISPI - Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute; www.cispi.org.

61. CLFMI - Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute; www.chainlinkinfo.org.

62. CMHA - Concrete Masonry & Hardscape Association; (Formerly: National Concrete Masonry

Association); www.masonryandhardscapes.org.

63. CPA - Composite Panel Association; www.compositepanel.org.

64. CRI - Carpet and Rug Institute (The); www.carpet-rug.org.

65. CRRC - Cool Roof Rating Council; www.coolroofs.org.

66. CRSI - Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute; www.crsi.org.

67. CSA - CSA Group; www.csagroup.org.

68. CSI - Cast Stone Institute; www.caststone.org.

69. CSI - Construction Specifications Institute (The); www.csiresources.org.

70. CSSB - Cedar Shake & Shingle Bureau; www.cedarbureau.org.

71. CTA - Consumer Technology Association; www.cta.tech.

72. CTI - Cooling Technology Institute; www.coolingtechnology.org.

73. DASMA - Door and Access Systems Manufacturers Association; www.dasma.com.

74. DHA - Decorative Hardwoods Association; www.decorativehardwoods.org.

75. DHI - Door and Hardware Institute; www.dhi.org.

76. ECIA - Electronic Components Industry Association; www.ecianow.org.

77. EIMA - EIFS Industry Members Association; www.eima.com.

78. EJMA - Expansion Joint…