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DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

SECTION 02 82 13.WVA

ASBESTOS ABATEMENT

06/18

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

This Section specifies the procedures for disturbance and removal of existing asbestos-containing materials (ACM) and disposal of removed materials.

The results of the testing for ACM are listed in the Building Asbestos Survey Report. The Bulk Samples are representative of like materials in the Work area. All ACM may not have been sampled.

1.1.1 Type of Asbestos Abatement Project

a. Minor Asbestos Project: An asbestos project involving the removal, disturbance, repair, encapsulation, enclosure or handling of 10 square feet or less of ACM, PACM or asbestos material, or 25 linear feet or less of ACM, PACM or asbestos material.

1.2 WORK SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE

This specification is referenced by Project No. 25PW043. All work performed under this specification section shall be in conformance with the overall project Contract Documents.

1.3 ITEMS OF WORK

The following shall be required to be removed in accordance with the requirements of this specification, and of the overall project Contract Documents.

a. Approximately 10 linear feet of pipe insulation (5’ on the 8” H.P.S and 5’ on the 2” L.P.C in the basement of Building 44),

1.4 REFERENCES

1.4.1 Watervliet Information for Contractors (WAIC).

1.4.2 New York State Department of Labor (DOL): Industrial Code Rule 56.

1.4.3 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): Asbestos Regulations (29 CFR Part 1926.1101).

1.4.4 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA): National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants; Asbestos NESHAP Revision; Final Rule.

1.4.5 Asbestos Emergency Response Act (AHERA) (40 CFR Part 763, Subpart E).

1.5 SUBMITTALS

a. Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Materials (SDS)

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b. Signed Contractor Asbestos Notification Form

c. Signed Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Notification Acknowledgement Record

d. Asbestos Abatement Work Plan; G

e. Detailed Sketch of Abatement Area; G

f. Employee’s Training Certificates; G

g. Contractor’s Asbestos Handling License and Phone Number

h. Contractor's Physician Written Opinion; G

i. Contractor's Respirator Fit Test Results; G

j. Asbestos Waste Shipment Records; G

k. Weight Bills and Delivery Tickets; G

l. Consolidated Final Clearance Evaluation Package

m. Digital Copy of Contractor’s Record Documents and Project Data Binder.

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.6.1 Pre-work Conference

Before the Work of this Section is scheduled to commence, a conference will be held by the Contracting Officer at the Site for the purpose of reviewing the Contract Documents, discussing requirements for the Work, and reviewing the Work procedures. The conference shall be attended by the Contractor and the asbestos removal subcontractor.

1.6.2 Work Plan

Before the physical abatement Work begins, prepare a detailed asbestos abatement work plan.

a. The work plan shall include, but not be limited to, work procedures, types of equipment, details of equipment used, decontamination unit locations, crew size, and emergency procedures for fire and medical emergencies and for failure of containment barriers.

b. Provide a detailed sketch of the abatement area showing at minimum: extents of work area, location and layout of decontamination unit(s), critical barriers, and negative air equipment.

1.7 PROJECT SITE CONDITIONS

a. Shut down the air handling HVAC system. Complete the Work of this Section within the time limitation allowed for shut-down of the air handling system serving the work area. The air handling system will not be restarted until approval of the air monitoring tests following the last cleaning.

b. If total shut down of the system is not acceptable, follow all regulations for local isolation and provision for temporary HVAC.

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c. Maintain electric services to those portions of the building and remaining facility not a part of the asbestos abatement work area at all times.

d. Do not obstruct any aisle or passageway so as to reduce its required width as an exit.

1.8 HEALTH AND SAFETY

a. Where in the performance of the work, workers, supervisory personnel or sub-contractors may encounter, disturb, or otherwise function in the immediate vicinity of contaminated items and materials, all personnel shall take appropriate continuous measures to protect all ancillary building occupants from the potential ACM exposure.

b. Such measures shall include the procedures and methods described herein and shall be in compliance with all applicable regulations of Federal, State and Local agencies.

1.9 FIRE PROTECTION, EMERGENCY EGRESS AND SECURITY

a. Establish emergency and fire exits from the work area containment. Provide first aid kits and two full sets of protective clothing and respirators for use by qualified emergency personnel outside of the work area.

b. Provide a logbook throughout the entire term of the project. All persons who enter the regulated abatement work area or enclosure shall sign the logbook. Document any intrusion or incident in the log book.

1.10 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT

a. Workers must wear personal protective equipment for all projects as per OSHA and DOL regulations. Provide respiratory protection in accordance with OSHA regulation 1910.134 and

ANSI Z88.2.

b. Workers must be trained as per OSHA and DOL (Code Rule 56) requirements, have medical clearance and must have recently received pulmonary function test (PFT) and respirator fit tested by a trained professional.

c. A personal air sampling program shall be in place as required by OSHA.

d. The use of respirators must also follow a complete respiratory protection program as specified by

OSHA.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

2.1.1 Disposal Bags

Minimum 6 mil thick, black, and preprinted with a Caution Label.

2.1.2 Glove Bags

Minimum 6 mil thick, clear, fire retardant polyethylene. Select glove bag sizes appropriate for the size and location of the project.

2.1.3 Plastic Sheets

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Minimum 6 mil thick, clear, fire retardant polyethylene.

2.1.4 Respirators

As approved by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Department of Labor, or the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Department of Health and Human Services.

2.2 EQUIPMENT

Temporary lighting, heating, hot water heating units, ground fault interrupters, and all other equipment on site shall be UL listed.

All electrical equipment shall be in compliance with the National Electric Code, Article 305 - Temporary

Wiring.

2.2.2 Negative Air Pressure Units

Local exhaust system, capable of maintaining negative air pressure within the containment, and provides for HEPA filtration of efficiency not less than 99.97 percent with 0.3 micron particles. Equip the unit with filter alarms lights and operation time meter.

2.2.3 Vacuums

Vacuums shall be equipped with HEPA filters.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 NOTIFICATION

The contractor shall notify both the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the NYS Asbestos Control Bureau of the Department of Labor’s Division of Safety and Health, of this project.

The WVA Contracting Officer must approve the notifications before forwarding to these agencies. NYS is not expected to respond to the notification, and the US Government is not required to pay the nonrefundable notification fee to NYS so the contractor shall not pay those fees when making the notification. The contractor shall follow all other aspects of Title 12 NYCRR Part 56 concerning notification procedures.

The contractor shall provide written notification of this asbestos abatement project to facility occupants and occupants of nearby facilities that may have access to the work area ten (10) days prior to commencement of work. The contractor shall post this notification conspicuously.

3.2 HANDLING AND REMOVAL PROCEDURES

Comply with the standards referenced in Part 1 of this Section.

3.3 CLEAN UP PROCEDURE

Comply with the standards referenced in Part 1 of this Section.

3.4 PROJECT AIR SAMPLING, MONITORING AND ANALYSIS

3.4.1 Project Monitor

The Watervliet Arsenal will hire an independent (not associated with this asbestos abatement contractor) OSHA Competent and NYS Certified Asbestos Project Monitor. The Project Monitor will oversee

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The asbestos abatement contractor shall only perform asbestos abatement, including project mobilization and demobilization, when the NYS Certified Asbestos Project Monitor is on-site.

3.4.2 Air Sampling and Analysis

a. The equipment, duration, flow rate, calibration of equipment, number and location of samples shall conform to the requirements of ICR 56-4.

b. Air sampling technician shall be on site to observe and maintain air sampling equipment for the duration of the air sampling collection.

c. Period of time permitted between completion of air sample collection and receipt of results on the project site shall be equal or less than 48 hours.

3.4.3 Elevated Air Sample Results

If air samples collected outside the regulated work area indicate airborne fiber concentrations at or above

0.01 fibers per cubic centimeter, or the established background level, whichever is greater, work shall stop immediately for inspection of barriers and negative air ventilation systems. Clean up surfaces outside the regulated work area using HEPA filter equipped vacuums and wet cleaning methods. Work methods shall be altered to reduce fiber concentrations to acceptable levels.

3.5 FINAL CLEANING AND CLEARANCE PROCEDURES

3.5.1 Negative Pressure Ventilation

Negative air pressure machines if used, shall remain in continuous operation during the entire length of the project.

3.5.2 Cleaning and Visual Inspection

After first, second, third cleaning and required waiting/settling and drying periods, perform a final visual inspection.

Final clearance air sampling shall commence after the waiting/settling and drying time as per ICR 56 has elapsed.

3.5.3 Project Monitor Visual Inspection

The Government will employ the services of a DOL certified asbestos project monitor employed by an independent testing laboratory to perform visual inspection as required by ICR 56.

3.5.4 Final Clearance Air Sampling

The Government will employ the services of an independent testing laboratory to perform final air sampling.

a. The laboratory shall use the methods described in standards referenced in Part 1 of this Section.

b. The equipment, duration, flow rate, calibration of equipment, number and location of samples are as per ICR 56-4.

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c. If initial Post-Abatement (Clearance Air) Monitoring results do not comply with the standards referenced in Part 1 of this Section the Contractor shall either re-clean or order a full set of TEM analysis.

i. Results of the TEM analysis will be conclusive, and if the results do not comply with the standards referenced in Part 1 of this Section, the Contractor shall re-clean and additional full set of air samples will be collected and analyzed until the standards are met.

d. Prior to removal of isolation barriers the Project COR at the site will receive an affidavit from the air monitoring laboratory certifying the final air samples comply with the standards referenced in Part 1 of this Section.

3.5.5 Dismantling of Regulated Abatement Work Area

a. Remove all tools and equipment after proper decontamination as per Part 1 of this section.

b. Dismantle and remove each tent enclosure and air lock and any barriers only after final clearance air monitoring has been performed and satisfactory results obtained.

c. All remaining polyethylene, duct tape, expandable foam and other barrier materials shall be bagged, wrapped, containerized and labeled as asbestos waste.

d. Remove all temporary hard walled barriers from site.

e. Dismantle any remote decontamination units and plastic sheeting shall be disposed as asbestos waste.

f. Remove all waste generated to the holding area, lockable trailer or dumpster.

g. Contractor’s Supervisor shall certify in writing to the Contracting Officer that abatement work is complete and no debris/residue remains.

3.6 DISPOSAL OF ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIAL AND RELATED DEBRIS

a. Remove all waste generated as part of the asbestos project from the project site within ten calendar days from the site after completion of Phase IIC of the project or within one day of the waste disposal container/trailer becomes full, whichever occurs first.

b. Transport and dispose of all the asbestos-containing waste, related debris, and waste water to the approved disposal site.

c. All generated waste removed from the site must be documented, accounted for and disposed of in compliance with the requirements of USEPA NESHAP.

d. Comply also with the standards referenced in Part 1 of this Section.

3.7 RESTORATION

Remove temporary decontamination facilities and restore area designated for these facilities to its original condition or better. Where existing work is damaged or contaminated, restore work to its original condition or better.

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DEMOLITION

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Scope:

1. CONTRACTOR shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals as shown, specified and required for demolition, removal, and disposal Work.

2. The Work under this Section includes, but is not necessarily limited to:

a. Demolition and removal of existing materials and equipment as shown or indicated in the Contract Documents. The Work includes demolition of structural concrete, electrical systems and equipment, paving, curbs, fencing and similar existing facilities.

b. Demolition and removal of all Underground Facilities underneath, and above-grade piping and utilities in, the building(s) and structures shown or indicated for demolition, unless the Underground Facilities or above-grade facilities are shown or indicated as to remain.

c. Remove from slabs, foundations, walls, and footings that are to be demolished all utilities and appurtenances embedded in such construction.

3. Demolitions and removals specified under other Sections shall comply with requirements of this Section.

4. Perform demolition Work within areas shown or indicated.

5. Pay all costs associated with transporting and, as applicable, disposing of materials and equipment resulting from demolition.

B. Coordination:

1. Review procedures under this and other Sections and coordinate the Work that will be performed with or before demolition and removals.

1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Qualifications:

1. Electrical Removals: Entity and personnel performing electrical removals shall be electrician legally qualified to perform electrical construction and electrical work in the jurisdiction where the Site is located.

B. Regulatory Requirements:

1. Demolition, removal, and disposal Work shall be in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.850 through 29 CFR 1926.860 (Subpart T - Demolition), and all other Laws and Regulations.

2. Comply with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Informational Submittals: Submit the following:

1. Procedure Submittals:

a. Demolition and Removal Plan: Not less than ten days prior to starting demolition Work, submit acceptable plan for demolition and removal Work, including:

1) Plan for coordinating shut-offs, capping and temporary services.

2) Other proposed procedures as applicable.

3) Equipment proposed for use in demolition operations.

4) Planned demolition operating sequences.

5) Detailed schedule of demolition Work in accordance with the accepted Process

Schedule.

2. Notification of Intended Demolition Start: Submit in accordance with Paragraph 3.1.A of this

Section.

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3. Qualifications Statements:

a. Name and qualifications of entity performing electrical removals, including copy of licenses required by authorities having jurisdiction.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Notification:

1. At least 48 hours prior to commencing demolition or removal, notify CONTRACTING

OFFICER in writing of planned start of demolition Work. Do not start removals without permission of CONTRACTING OFFICER.

B. Protection of Surrounding Areas and Facilities:

1. Perform demolition and removal Work in manner that prevents damage and injury to property, structures, occupants, the public, and facilities. Do not interfere with use of, and free and safe access to and from, structures and properties.

2. Closing or obstructing of roads, drives, sidewalks, and passageways adjacent to the Work is not allowed unless indicated otherwise in the Contract Documents. Conduct the Work with minimum interference to vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

3. Provide temporary barriers, lighting, sidewalk sheds, and other necessary protection.

4. Repair damage to facilities that are to remain.

C. Existing Utilities:

1. Should uncharted or incorrectly charted Underground Facilities be encountered, CONTRACTOR responsibilities shall be in accordance with the General Conditions as may be modified by the Supplementary Conditions. Cooperate with utility owners in keeping adjacent services and facilities in operation.

2. Sanitary Sewer: Before proceeding with demolition, locate and cap all sewer lines and service laterals discharging from the building or structure being demolished.

3. Storm Water: Existing storm water system shall remain in place until demolitions of existing building or structure is completed. Upon completing demolition, cut and cap storm sewer laterals at locations shown on the Drawings. Remove existing storm water piping and related structures between points of cutting, and backfill, restore to grade, and stabilize the area over the removed facilities.

4. Water Piping: Before proceeding with demolition, locate and cap all potable and non-potable waterlines and service laterals serving the building or structure being demolished.

5. Other Utilities: Before proceeding with demolition, locate and cap as required all other utilities, such as fuel and gas; heating, ventilating, and air conditioning; electric; and communications; and service laterals serving the building or structure being demolished.

3.2 ELECTRICAL REMOVALS

A. Electrical demolition work may include the removal of existing substations including transformers, switchgear, conduit, cables and miscellaneous related equipment, as shown, specified, or required.

B. Remove existing electrical equipment to avoid damaging systems to remain, to keep existing systems in operation, and to maintain integrity of grounding systems.

C. Prior to removal, any substation equipment shall be inspected by the Contracting Officer who may identify certain components that are to be salvaged. After the Contracting officer has completed the inspection and salvaging desired the Contractor shall proceed with the demolition.

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D. Transformers have been identified by the Contracting Officer as non PCB. Any transformer oil shall be removed for legal disposal.

E. Cables in conduits to be removed shall be removed back to the power source unless otherwise shown or indicated. Verify the function of each cable before disconnecting and removing.

F. Conduits and cables shall be removed where shown or indicated. Abandoned conduits concealed in floor, ceiling slabs, or in walls shall be cut flush with the slab or wall (as applicable) at point of entrance, suitably capped, and the area repaired in a flush, smooth manner acceptable to the Contracting Officer. Exposed conduits, junction boxes, other electrical appurtenances, and their supports shall be disassembled and removed. Repair all areas of the Work to prevent rusting on exposed surfaces.

G. Conduits in Underground Facilities not scheduled for reuse shall be suitably capped watertight where each enters building or structure to remain.

H. All equipment, not designated as remaining as Contracting Officer property, shall be removed and properly disposed off-Site as required.

3.3 EQUIPMENT REMOVALS

A. Prior to removal, any substantial equipment shall be inspected by the Contracting Officer who may identify certain components that are to be salvaged. After the Contracting officer has completed the inspection and salvaging desired the Contractor shall proceed with the demolition.

3.4 DISPOSAL OF DEMOLITION DEBRIS

A. Remove from the Site all debris, waste, rubbish, and material resulting from demolition operations and equipment used in demolition Work.

B. Transportation and Disposal:

1. Non-hazardous Material: Properly transport and dispose of non-hazardous demolition debris at appropriate landfill or other suitable location, in accordance with Laws and Regulations.

Non-hazardous material does not contain Asbestos, PCBs, Petroleum, Hazardous Waste, Radioactive Material, or other material designated as hazardous in Laws and Regulations.

2. Hazardous Material: Hazardous Waste will be turned over to the government for disposal.

Disposal of hazardous waste will be performed under Watervliet Arsenal’s Hazardous Waste Contract. Contractor shall contact COR/PW Engineer if hazardous material is found at the site.

C. Submit to CONTRACTING OFFICER information required in this Section on proposed facility(ies) where demolition material will be recycled. Upon request, CONTRACTING OFFICER shall be allowed to visit recycling facility(ies) to verify adequacy and compliance status. During such visits, recycling facility operator shall cooperate and assist CONTRACTING OFFICER.

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CONCRETE

1.01 REFERENCES

The publications referenced within this specification are referred to by the basic designation only.

A. ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

a. ASTM C39/39M (2010) Standard Test Method for Compressive

Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens

1.02 SUBMITTALS

A. Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation; submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. Submit the following in accordance with the Statement of Work, SUBMITTALS:

a. SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

1. Material Safety Data Sheets

b. SD-03 Product Data

1. Concrete

2. Reinforcing Material

2.01 CONCRETE

A. Mixture

a. Provide 4000 psi minimum compressive strength, fiber reinforced, crack-resistant concrete as measured at 28 days cure time IAW ASTM C39.

3.01 PREPARATION

A. Follow all manufacturer’s printed instructions for surface preparation including subbase preparation, cleaning, pour depth restrictions, vapor barrier requirements dampening techniques.

3.02 MIXING, APPLICATION, CURING

A. Follow all manufacturer’s printed instructions for temperature restrictions, mixing, filling, consolidating, screeding, finishing and appropriate curing.

B. Finish the concrete as indicated in Section 1 - Items of Work or as indicated on the Drawings. If not indicated, broom finish the concrete.

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SECTION 03 WVA 02

WVA SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT GUIDE SPECIFICATION

1. REFERENCES

A. American Concrete Institute (ACI)

1. ACI 318

Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete

2. ACI EB122

Concrete Finisher’s Guide

B. Unified Facilities Guide Specification

1. UFGS 32 16 13

Concrete Sidewalks and Curbs and Gutters

2. SUBMITTALS

A. Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation; submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. Submit the following in accordance with the “Statement of Work - SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS”:

1. SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

A. Project Schedule B. Materials List C. Safety Plan; G

2. SD-02 Shop Drawings

A. None.

3. SD-03 Product Data

A. Manufacturer Information and Data Sheets on Products; G

4. SD-04 Samples

5. SD-05 Design Data

6. SD-06 Test Reports

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7. SD-07 Certificates

8. SD-08 Manufacturer’s Instructions

A. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

9. SD-09 Manufacturer's Field Reports

10. SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data

A. O&M Manuals

11. SD-11 Closeout Submittals

1. MATERIALS [If more than one system, call out additional 2.02, 2.03 for each system and breakout the associated materials]

A. Concrete

1. 3500 psi Concrete

B. Reinforcing Mesh

1. W1.4 x W1.4 wire mesh conforming to ASTM A1064

C. Expansion Joints

1. ½” thick premolded joint filler conforming to ASTM D1751

2. Cold applied joint sealant conforming to ASTM D5893

1. Demolition

A. All work shall be accomplished in a way that minimizes impact on vehicle and pedestrian movement.

Whenever possible, the contractor shall work from the lawn side of the sidewalk to allow for traffic flow. If a lane closure is required, flaggers shall be in place to direct traffic. The contractor shall maintain an open roadway at all times.

B. Safe pedestrian paths shall be maintained during the course of the project. A safety perimeter shall also be maintained around the construction zone. Contractor is responsible for maintaining site barricades and work site security.

C. Existing sidewalks shall be removed. Curbs are to remain in place unless otherwise stated.

D. All debris shall be hauled off site and disposed of by the contractor.

2. Site Preparation

A. Subgrade shall be formed by excavating to the required depth, and shaped to the proper cross section, and shall be thoroughly compacted by rolling or tamping before placing any concrete to 95 % compaction.

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B. All soft and spongy places shall be removed and all depressions filled with suitable material which shall be thoroughly compacted in layers not exceeding six (6) inches in thickness.

C. The base course shall be leveled and compacted to prevent settlement of the new sidewalk.

D. The base course shall be constructed and brought to the appropriate grade for the top of the sidewalk to match the curb height once construction is finished.

E. Where any tree roots are encountered, they shall be removed to a depth of one foot for the full width of the walk.

F. The contractor shall maintain these site conditions until the concrete is placed.

3. Form Work

A. The contractor shall design and construct forms to ensure that the finished concrete will conform accurately to the indicated dimensions, lines and elevations.

B. Forms shall be made of wood or steel. Materials shall be of sufficient strength to resist springing during placement and consolidation of the concrete.

C. Wood forms shall be surfaced plank, straight and free from warp, twist, loose knots, splits or other defects.

D. Steel forms shall be channel-formed sections with a flat top surface and with welded braces at each end, and at not less than two intermediate points. The ends of steel forms shall be interlocking and self-aligning.

E. All forms shall be of a height equal to the full depth of the finished sidewalk.

F. After the forms are set, grade and alignment shall be checked. Forms shall have a transverse slope of

¼ inch per foot with the low side adjacent to the roadway.

4. New Sidewalk Placement

A. Concrete shall not be placed when the temperature drops below 40° F unless approval is given in writing. Provisions must be made to protect the concrete from freezing during the entire curing period.

B. Placement temperature of concrete shall not exceed 85° F (unless an approved retarder is used).

Provisions shall be made to maintain the temperature below this specified level.

C. Concrete shall be protected against loss of moisture and rapid temperature change for at least 7 days after placement. Fresh concrete shall be protected from rain and flowing water until hard. All equipment required for protection must be on hand prior to placing the concrete.

D. Concrete shall be properly cured in accordance with ACI 308.1. Contractor shall use an appropriate curing method which satisfies the physical project conditions and exposure temperature. All concrete work shall be in accordance with the established procedures as set forth by ACI.

E. Sidewalk slabs shall have an area of not more than thirty-six (36) square feet, and the length of the slab shall be equal to the width providing, however, that where sidewalks are to be repaired, the size of the slab replaced shall be of the same dimensions as those remaining in the old walk.

F. The minimum thickness of the finished sidewalk shall be four (4) inches with the top elevation matching the curb height.

G. The concrete shall be reinforced with wire mesh in the bottom 2/3 of the depth.

A. Control joints shall be installed at five (5) foot intervals and expansion joints at ten (10) foot intervals.

All joint material shall be fixed prior to concrete placement to prevent warping.

B. Additional expansion joints shall be installed where the sidewalk intersects existing concrete, buildings, or other fixed material.

H. Curb ramps shall be reinstalled at all existing locations.

I. Curb ramps and sidewalks shall be installed to meet ADA accessibility requirements to include cross slope requirements (less than two (2) percent) and slope on curb ramps (8.33%).

C. The sidewalk shall be placed continuously for the entire width of the slab, and finished to a true and even surface. The surface shall be light transverse broom finish and have slotted grooves at curb ramps to provide a slip-resistant surface.

D. All edges and joints shall be finished with an edger. Edges and transitions from curb ramp to sidewalk shall be clearly defined and contrast to the sidewalk.

J. Concrete forms shall remain in place for a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours after the concrete is placed. Forms shall be removed without damaging the concrete. Bars or heavy tools shall not be used

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K. At the end of the curing period, expansion joints shall be cleaned thoroughly and filled with cold applied joint sealant. Joint sealant shall be gray or stone in color. Sealing material shall not be spilled on exposed surfaces of the concrete.

5. Backfill and Cleanup

A. Topsoil shall be brought onsite to backfill around the sidewalk. All topsoil shall be screened and meet all New York State, ASTM, and AASHTO specifications.

B. Once backfilled, the contractor shall spread grass seed and water the area. Topsoil and seed shall be extended to cover all damaged landscaping during the process.

C. The contractor shall remove all other tools and equipment from the site.

D. Once complete, the sidewalk shall be swept clean.

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Concrete Masonry Unit - 04 WVA 02 - Page 1

SECTION 04 WVA 02

Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU)

A. National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA)

1. Building Block Walls, V0 6 (1988)

2. Concrete Masonry Bond Patterns, TEK 14-6 (1999)

3. Concrete Masonry Shapes and Sizes Manual, CM 260A (1997)

4. Inspection of Concrete Masonry Construction, TR 156 (1996)

5. Surface Bonded Concrete Masonry Construction, TEK 3-5A (1998)

B. Masonry Standards Joint Committee

1. Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures, ACI 530-99/ASCE 5-99/TMS 402-99

(1999)

2. Specifications for Masonry Structures, ACI 530.1-99/ASCE 6-99/TMS 602-99 (1999)

C. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

1. Standard Specification for Loadbearing Concrete Masonry Units, ASTM C90-00 (2000)

D. Watervliet Specifications

1. 09 90 00 Interior Paints and Coatings

A. Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation; submittals not having a "G"

Work - SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS”:

1. SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

A. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

2. SD-03 Product Data A. Mortar Mix, G B. Replacement Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU) Example, G

2.01 MATERIALS

A. Mortar

1. Mortar shall be of similar characteristics of the existing mortar in the project area.

2. This includes strength, texture, hardness, and color.

B. Concrete Masonry Units (CMU)

1. CMUs shall be similar to those in the surrounding area in size, color, texture, material strength etc.

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3.01 Preparation

A. Contractor shall remove all broken and deteriorated CMUs within the project area.

B. Contractor shall remove all loose or damaged mortar that weakens the bond between units.

C. Contractor shall be cautious with powered equipment so that existing CMU is not damaged.

D. The joint shall be rinsed and brushed clean of all residual mortar, sand and other debris.

E. CMUs shall not be damaged or marred in the process of cleaning. Cleaning shall be limited to the removal of ordinary dirt and contaminants when necessary prior to repair, and the removal of excess mortar and residue from the masonry restoration work.

1. Contractor shall use the gentlest methods possible for cleaning masonry to achieve the desired results.

2. Cleaning shall proceed from top to bottom of the wall. If cleaning with water, the contractor shall temporarily caulk or otherwise protect open joints to prevent water from infiltrating into the interior of the structure from pressure spraying.

F. Contractor shall protect non-masonry materials and severely deteriorated masonry.

3.02 Repair

A. Contractor shall provide and replace any missing, broken, or deteriorated CMUs.

1. The configuration of the CMUs shall be consistent with the existing and any new bricks shall be laid in the same pattern.

B. Contractor shall replace mortar that was removed or is missing. New mortar shall match the finish, color, texture, and surface detail of the original surface.

C. Joint profile shall match profile of original mortar joints. If original joint profile is not present for matching, provide concave profile.

D. All repair work shall be conducted in compliance with the relevant standards, specifications, and resources cited in section 1.01 of this document.

E. After the work is complete, the area shall be cleaned and all excess mortar removed.

3.03 Finishing

A. After the mortar has set, the contractor shall furnish and apply paint to match that of the surrounding area.

B. Painting procedure shall follow specification 09 90 00 as referenced in section 1.01 of this document.

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SECTION 05 05 33

ANCHOR SYSTEMS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Scope:

1. CONTRACTOR shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals as shown, specified, and required to furnish and install anchor systems.

2. This Section includes all anchor systems required for the Work, but not specified under other Sections.

B. Coordination:

1. Review installation procedures under this and other Sections and coordinate installation of items to be installed with or before anchor systems Work.

1.2 REFERENCES

A. Standards referenced in this Section are:

1. ACI 318, Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete.

2. ACI 350, Code Requirements for Environmental Engineering Concrete

Structures.

3. ACI 355.2, Qualification of Post-Installed Mechanical Anchors in Concrete.

4. ASTM A194/A194M, Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts for

Bolts for High Pressure or High Temperature Service, or Both.

5. ASTM A276, Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes.

6. ASTM A493, Specification for Stainless Steel Wire and Wire Rods for Cold

Heading and Cold Forging.

7. ASTM A563, Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts.

8. ASTM A1011/A1011M, Specification for Steel, Sheet and Strip, Hot-Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy, High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved Formability, and Ultra-High Strength.

9. ASTM B633, Specification for Electrodeposited Coatings of Zinc on Iron and Steel.

10. ASTM C307, Test Method for Tensile Strength of Chemical-Resistant Mortar, Grouts, and Monolithic Surfacings.

11. ASTM C579, Test Methods for Compressive Strength of Chemical-Resistant Mortars, Grouts, Monolithic Surfacings, and Polymer Concretes.

12. ASTM C881/C881M, Specification for Epoxy-Resin-Base Bonding Systems for Concrete.

13. ASTM D695, Test Method for Compressive Properties of Rigid Plastics.

14. ASTM D790, Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and

Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials.

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15. ASTM E329, Specification for Agencies Engaged in Construction Inspection and/or Testing.

16. ASTM E488, Test Methods for Strength of Anchors in Concrete and Masonry Elements.

17. ASTM F593, Specification for Stainless Steel Bolts, Hex Cap Screws, and Studs.

18. ASTM F594, Specification for Stainless Steel Bolts, Hex Cap Screws, and Studs.

19. ASTM F1554, Specification for Anchor Bolts, Steel, 36, 55 and 105-ksi Yield Strength.

20. FS A-A-1922A, Shield, Expansion (Caulking Anchors, Single Lead).

21. FS A-A-1923A, Concrete Expansion Anchors.

22. FS A-A-1925A, Shield, Expansion (Nail Anchors).

23. FS A-A-55614, Shield, Expansion (non-drilling expansion anchors).

24. ICC-ES AC58, Acceptance Criteria for Adhesive Anchors in Masonry

Elements.

25. ICC-ES AC193, Acceptance Criteria for Mechanical Anchors in Concrete

Elements.

26. ICC-ES AC308, Acceptance Criteria for Post-Installed Adhesive Anchors in

Concrete Elements.

27. ISO 3506-1, Mechanical Properties of Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel

Fasteners -- Part 1: Bolts, Screws and Studs.

28. ANSI/MSS SP-58, Pipe Hangers and Supports – Materials, Design, Manufacture, Selection, Application, and Installation.

29. NSF/ANSI 61, Drinking Water System Components – Health Effects.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Qualifications:

1. Testing Laboratory: Shall comply with ASTM E329 and shall be experienced in tension testing of post-installed anchoring systems.

2. Post-installed Anchor Installer: Shall be experienced and trained by post-installed anchor system manufacturer in proper installation of manufacturer’s products. Product installation training by distributors or manufacturer’s representatives is unacceptable unless the person furnishing the training is qualified as a trainer by the anchor manufacturer.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Action Submittals: Submit the following:

1. Shop Drawings:

a. Listing of all anchor systems products intended for use in the Work including product type, intended location in the Project, and embedded lengths.

2. Product Data:

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a. Manufacturer’s specifications, load tables, dimension diagrams, acceptable base material conditions, acceptable drilling methods, and acceptable bored hole conditions.

b. When required by CONTRACTING OFFICER, copies of valid ICC ES reports that presents load-carrying capacities and installation requirements for anchor systems.

B. Informational Submittals: Submit the following:

1. Certificates:

a. For each type of anchor bolt or threaded rod, submit copies of laboratory test reports and other data required to demonstrate compliance with the Contract Documents.

1) Reports shall demonstrate compliance with ductile steel element definition of ACI 350, Appendix D, Section D.1.

b. Post-installed anchor system manufacturer’s certification that installer received training in the proper installation of manufacturer’s products required for the Work.

2. Manufacturer’s Instructions:

a. Installation instructions for each anchor system product proposed for use, including bore hole cleaning procedures and adhesive injection, cure and gel time tables, and temperature ranges (storage, installation and in-service).

3. Field Quality Control Submittals:

a. Submit results of field quality control testing and inspections performed by testing laboratory.

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Storage and Protection:

1. Keep materials dry during delivery and storage.

2. Store adhesive materials within manufacturer’s recommended storage temperature range.

3. Protect anchor systems from damage at the Site. Protect products from corrosion and deterioration.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 SYSTEM PERFORMANCE

A. General:

1. At locations where conditions dictate that Work specified in other Sections is to be of corrosion resistant materials, provide associated anchor systems of stainless steel materials, unless other corrosion-resistant anchor system material is specified. Provide anchor systems of stainless steel materials where stainless steel materials are required in the Contract Documents.

2. Stainless Steel Nuts:

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a. For anchor bolts and adhesive anchors, provide ASTM A194/A194M, Grade 8S (Nitronic 60) stainless steel nuts for stainless steel anchors used for anchoring equipment, gates, and weirs, and other locations, if any, where the attachment will require future removal for operation or maintenance. Provide lock washer or double nuts on each anchorage device provided for equipment, as required by equipment manufacturer.

b. For other locations, provide for each anchorage device a nut as specified or as required by anchor manufacturer. When ASTM A194/A194M, Grade 8S (Nitronic 60) nuts are not required for anchor bolts and adhesive anchors as specified in this Section, provide anti-seizing compound where stainless steel rods are used with stainless steel nuts of the same type.

3. Materials that can contact potable water or water that will be treated to become potable shall be listed in NSF/ANSI 61.

B. Design Criteria

1. Size, Length, and Load-carrying Capacity: Comply with the Contract Documents. When size, length or load-carrying capacity of anchor system is not otherwise shown or indicated, provide the following:

a. Anchor Bolts: Provide size, length, and capacity required to carry design load based on values and requirements of Paragraph 3.2.A of this Section. For conditions outside limits of critical edge distance and spacing in Paragraph 3.2.A of this Section, minimum anchor bolt embedment as shown or indicated in Paragraph 3.2.A of this Section apply and capacity shall be based on requirements of Laws and Regulations, including applicable building codes.

b. Adhesive Anchors, Expansion Anchors, or Concrete Inserts: Provide size, length, type, and capacity required to carry design load. Anchor capacity shall be based on the procedures required by the building code in effect at the Site. Where Evaluation Service Reports issued by the ICC Evaluation Service are required in this Section, anchor capacities shall be based on design procedure required in the applicable ICC Evaluation Service Report.

1) General: Determine capacity considering reductions due to installation and inspection procedures, embedment length, strength of base fastening materials, spacing, and edge distance, as indicated in the manufacturer’s design guidelines. For capacity determination, concrete shall be assumed to be in the cracked condition, unless calculations demonstrate that the anchor system will be installed in an area that is not expected to crack under any and all conditions of design loading.

2) Concrete Adhesive Anchors: Unless otherwise shown or indicated in the Contract Documents or approved by CONTRACTING OFFICER, provide minimum embedment depth of the greater of the following: required to develop tensile strength of anchor, or a minimum embedment of 10 anchor diameters; and minimum anchor spacing and edge distance of 12 anchor diameters.

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3) Concrete Masonry Adhesive Anchors: Unless otherwise shown or indicated in the Contract Documents or approved by CONTRACTING OFFICER, provide minimum anchor spacing and edge distance as indicated in anchor manufacturer’s instructions.

4) Concrete Expansion Anchors: Unless otherwise shown or indicated in the Contract Documents or approved by CONTRACTING OFFICER, provide minimum embedment depth of six anchor diameters, and minimum anchor spacing and edge distance of seven anchor diameters.

5) Concrete Masonry Expansion Anchors: Unless otherwise shown or indicated in the Contract Documents or approved by CONTRACTING OFFICER, provide minimum anchor spacing and edge distance as indicated in anchor manufacturer’s instructions.

6) Concrete Undercut Anchors: Unless otherwise shown or indicated in the Contract Documents, or approved by CONTRACTING OFFICER, provide minimum anchor spacing and edge distance as tabulated in anchor manufacturer’s instructions.

2. Design Loads. Comply with the Contract Documents. When design load of supported material, equipment, or system is not otherwise shown or indicated, provide the following:

a. Equipment Anchors: Use design load recommended by equipment manufacturer. When equipment can be filled with fluid, use loads that incorporate equipment load and load imposed by fluid.

b. Pipe Hangers and Supports: Use full weight of pipe, and fluid contained in pipe that are tributary to the support plus the full weight of valves and accessories located between the hanger or support being anchored and the next hanger or support.

c. Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems, and HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Suppression Systems and Piping: Use the full weight of supported system that is tributary to the support plus the full weight of accessories located between the hanger or support being anchored and the next hanger or support. When piping or equipment is to be filled with fluid, anchor systems shall be sized to support such loads in addition to the weight of the equipment, piping, or system, as applicable.

d. Delegated Design: When anchor systems are used for supporting materials, equipment, or systems delegated to a design professional retained by CONTRACTOR, Subcontractor, or Supplier, provide anchor system suitable for loads indicated in delegated design documents and consistent with the design intent expressed in the Contract Documents.

C. Application:

1. Anchor Bolts:

a. Where anchor bolt is shown or indicated, use cast-in-place anchor bolt unless another anchor type is approved by CONTRACTING OFFICER.

b. Provide anchor bolts as shown or indicated, or as required to secure structural element to appropriate anchor surface.

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2. Concrete Adhesive Anchors:

a. Use where adhesive anchors are shown or indicated for installation in concrete.

b. Suitable for use where subject to vibration.

c. Suitable for use in exterior locations or locations subject to freezing.

d. Suitable for use in submerged, intermittently submerged, or buried locations.

e. Do not use in overhead applications, unless otherwise shown or approved by CONTRACTING OFFICER.

f. Do not use for pipe hangers, unless otherwise shown or approved by

CONTRACTING OFFICER.

3. Concrete Wedge Expansion Anchors:

a. Use where expansion anchors are shown or indicated for installation in concrete.

b. Do not use where subject to vibration.

c. Do not use in exterior locations or locations subject to freezing.

d. Do not use in submerged, intermittently submerged, or buried locations.

e. Suitable for use in overhead applications.

4. Drop-in Expansion Anchors:

a. Use drop-in expansion anchors installed in concrete where light-duty anchors are required to support piping or conduit two-inch diameter or smaller.

b. Do not use where subject to vibration.

c. Do not use at submerged, intermittently submerged, or buried locations.

d. Do not use in exterior locations or locations subject to freezing.

e. Suitable for use in overhead applications.

5. Concrete Inserts:

a. Use only where shown or indicated in the Contract Documents.

b. Allowed for use to support pipe hangers and pipe supports for pipe size and loading recommended by the concrete insert manufacturer.

6. Drive-In Expansion Anchors:

a. Use drive-in expansion anchors installed in concrete, precast concrete, grouted masonry units, or brick, where light-duty anchors are required to support piping or conduit one-inch diameter and smaller.

b. Do not use in overhead applications.

2.2 MATERIALS

A. Anchor Bolts:

1. Interior Dry Non-corrosive Locations: Provide straight threaded carbon steel rods complying with ASTM F1554, Grade 36, with heavy hex nuts complying with ASTM A563 Grade 36, unless otherwise shown or

a. Stainless steel straight threaded rod shall comply with ductility requirements of ACI 350 or ACI 318 Appendix D, Section D.3.3.

2. Equipment: Provide anchor bolts complying with material requirements of this Section and equipment manufacturer’s requirements relative to size, embedment length, and anchor bolt projection. Anchor bolts shall be straight

2118173 05 05 33-7 threaded rods with washers and nuts as specified in this Section. Hooked bolts are unacceptable.

3. Anchoring of Structural Elements: Provide anchor bolts of size, material, and strength shown or indicated in the Contract Documents.

B. Concrete Adhesive Anchors:

1. General:

a. Adhesive anchors shall consist of threaded rods anchored into hardened concrete using an adhesive system.

2. Products and Manufacturers: Provide one of the following:

a. HIT-RE 500-SD Injection Epoxy Adhesive Anchoring System, by Hilti

Fastening Systems, Inc.

b. SET-XP Epoxy-Tie Adhesive, by Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc.

c. Or equal.

3. Adhesive:

a. Adhesive system shall use two-component adhesive mix.

b. Epoxy adhesives shall comply with physical requirements of ASTM

C881/C881M, Type IV, Grade 2 and 3, Class A, B, and C, except gel times.

c. Adhesives shall have a current evaluation report by ICC Evaluation Service for use in both cracked and uncracked concrete with seismic recognition for SDC A through F as tested and assessed in accordance with ICC-ES AC308.

d. Adhesives shall have minimum bond strength and minimum design bond strength (bond strength multiplied by strength reduction factor) in accordance with Table 05 05 33-A:

TABLE 05 05 33-A:

ADHESIVE BOND STRENGTH 1,2

Anchor Uncracked Concrete Cracked Concrete

Rod Diameter / Dowel Size

Bond Strength (psi)

Design Bond Strength (psi)

Bond Strength (psi)

Design Bond Strength (psi)

3/8-inch / #3 2040 1300 1090 700 1/2-inch / #4 1920 1200 920 560 5/8-inch / #5 1830 1150 710 390 3/4-inch / #6 1760 1050 710 460 7/8inch / #7 1670 900 610 340 1-inch / #8 1650 1050 850 460

- / #9 1900 1000 800 400 1.25-inch/ #10 1580 1000 730 400

Table Notes:

1. Bond strengths listed for hammer-drilled, dry hole.

2. Bond strengths listed for maximum short term concrete temperature of 110 degrees F and maximum long term concrete temperature of 75 degrees F.

4. Anchor:

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a. Provide continuously-threaded, AISI Type 316 stainless steel adhesive anchor rod.