00_73_16.02_Special_Conditions_for_Projects_in_Italy.pdf

SECTION 00 73 16.02

SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR PROJECTS IN ITALY

(10/09)

PART 1: GENERAL

1.1 PUBLICATIONS

1.2 SUBMITTALS

1.3 FINAL GOVERNING STANDARDS (FGS)

1.4 CULTURAL RESOURCES

1.5 UNEXPLODED ORDNANCE

1.6 HOURS OF WORK

PART 2: PRODUCTS

PART 3: EXECUTION

3.1 PROTECTIVE MEASURES (ADDITIONAL)

3.2 CONSTRUCTION AREA SCREENING

PART 1: GENERAL

1.1 PUBLICATIONS

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

ITALIAN LAWS AND DECREES (D.M.)

Law No. 1086 (May 11, 1971) Norms for Works in Reinforced Concrete and Steel nd Application Instructions

Law No. 373 (April 30, 1976) Norms for the containment of energy consumption for thermal uses in buildings.

Law No. 46 (March 5, 1990) Safety Norms for Technological Systems

1.2 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for Contractor Quality Control approval. The following shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33

00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-11 Closeout Submittals

• Certificate of compliance for all contract work; G

• Certified credentials of proposed testing personnel; G

• Certification of the static load tests results; G

• Certification of actual testing personnel; G

• Certificate of conformity for electrical system; G

• Certificate of compliance for heating system; G

• Certificate of compliance for fire prevention system; G

• Certificate for elevator system test(s); G

STR 00 73 16.02 SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR PROJECTS IN ITALY (10/09)

1.3 FINAL GOVERNING STANDARDS (FGS)

Final Governing Standards (FGS) for environmental protection at DOD installations and facilities in Italy went into effect June 1994. These standards were developed by comparing and adopting the more protective requirements of the Overseas Environmental Baseline Guidance Document (OEBGD), European Union and national, regional, and local environmental laws and regulations. The FGS are applicable to work under this contract. The FGS (both English and local language versions) may be reviewed at the Resident Office during normal business hours.

1.4 CULTURAL RESOURCES

Cultural resources such as archaeological remains or villa remains may be uncovered during construction excavation operations. If during excavations, suspected cultural remains are found, excavation operations shall immediately cease and contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer.

1.5 UNEXPLODED ORDNANCE

The Contractor is advised that unexploded ordnance may exist in areas where excavation work is required. During the entire life of this contract, the Contractor shall be responsible for performing both visual and electronic inspection of the work areas to prevent danger to personnel and loss of equipment from inadvertently exploding old ordnance. During excavation work the Contractor shall use caution when unknown objects are encountered and thoroughly identify the object prior to removal. Upon discovery of any suspected unexploded ordnance in the course of contract work, the Contractor shall clear the area and contact the Base Operations Officer and the COR.

Resultant exploratory and removal work shall be subject to negotiations for a contract change in accordance with the Contract Clauses. Contractor shall upon issuance of the notice to proceed by the Contracting Officer, provide the exploratory excavation and removal of suspected unexploded ordnance.

This work shall be conducted only by a firm authorized by the Italian Ministry of Defense (IMD) to perform such work, and approved by the Contracting Officer. Submit proof of IMD ordnance work authorization to the Contracting Officer for review and approval prior to conducting ordnance work.

1.6 HOURS OF WORK

Normal duty hours are 0800 through 1700, Monday through Friday. Work during other than normal duty hours shall not be performed without prior written approval of the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall submit requests to perform work outside of normal duty hours to the Contracting Officer or his authorized representative at least 48 hours in advance.

Unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer, work shall not be performed at the on-base site of work on the following Italian or U.S.

holidays or any other day proclaimed an official holiday by either Government (including other base closure days). When a holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday is a holiday. Request for work during these holidays shall be made in accordance with steps outlined above for work other than normal duty hours.

U.S. Holidays:

1 January Third Monday in January Third Monday in February Last Monday in May 4 July First Monday in September Second Monday in October 11 November Fourth Thursday in November 25 December

Italian Holidays:

1 January 6 January Monday following Easter 25 April 1 May 15 August 1 November 8 December 25 December 26 December

PART 2: PRODUCTS

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PART 3: EXECUTION

3.1 PROTECTIVE MEASURES (ADDITIONAL)

The following protective measures are in addition to those specified elsewhere, including SECTION 00 73 15 GENERAL CONDITIONS

The Contractor shall be responsible for protective measures during construction and shall provide barricades and protective signs in both the English and Italian languages for the safety of building inhabitants and passers by. For inside work, the Contractor shall protect floors, furniture, and furnishings, appliances, other objects and structural parts against soiling or damage, by using drop cloths or other suitable coverings. If specifically stated elsewhere in this contract, the Contractor shall be responsible for removal of furnishings (including furniture, carpets and drapes) and equipment (such as machines which are in addition to equipment which forms part of integral building systems requiring work under the contract) as required for preparation of work areas, and the reinstallation thereof. The Contractor shall replace furnishings and equipment at their original locations upon completion of the work. If not specifically stated elsewhere in this contract to be the Contractor=s responsibility, furnishings and equipment as described above required to be removed for preparation of work areas, and the reinstallation thereof, shall be the responsibility of Government forces. Repair of damages to personal property, buildings, vehicles, ground or other Government property caused directly or indirectly by his personnel shall be the Contractor's responsibility and shall be repaired or replaced at his expense.

Weather Protection of Excavations. All open excavations shall be protected and covered. Care shall be taken to maintain open excavations only during installation and testing of piping, foundations, or other features. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing temporary drainage and/or pumping equipment necessary to keep excavations in a dewatered condition as necessary. Provisions shall be made to protect excavations from collapse and erosion, and to ensure that runoff or discharge of water from excavations is properly channeled and disposed of to prevent sedimentation or pollution of streams, drainage systems, or nearby property.

3.2 CONSTRUCTION AREA SCREENING

All construction sites and material storage areas shall be securely fenced around the entire perimeter within an area defined by the Contracting Officer’s Representative. Bilingual signs, "VIETATO L'INGRESSO - LAVORI IN CORSO / WORK AREA - NO ENTRY" shall be placed at the work area entry and along each side of the fencing. Fencing shall be completely secured at top and bottom to prevent access. Fences shall be screened with opaque screening material to prevent visibility inside the fenced area. Fences and screens shall be adequately staked and/or anchored to prevent blowing over during high wind conditions.

Contractor shall not start installation of area screening until approved by the COR. The Contractor shall replace or repair in a timely manner, as determined by COR, all fences and screening sections that have damage or develop unsightly rips or holes. It is strictly forbidden to install advertisement signs and/or logos including Contractor’s along the construction site fence. At the end of the work or when exterior work requires it, temporary fencing shall be removed.

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