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D-4 SEMINARY TRANSPORTATION BUILDING CONTRACT# 2009-1107

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TABLE OF CONTENTS DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS 00 04 40 REQUEST FOR SUBSTITUTION (RFS)

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 01 10 00 SUMMARY 01 15 40 PROTECTION OF PROPERTY 01 42 00 REFERENCES 01 50 00 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE 03 30 53 MISCELLANEOUS CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

DIVISION 05 - METALS 05 50 00 METAL FABRICATIONS 05 73 00 DECORATIVE METAL RAILINGS 05 99 90 WELDING

DIVISION 06 - WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES 06 40 23 INTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL WOODWORK

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION 07 16 16 CRYSTALLINE WATERPROOFING 07 18 00 TRAFFIC COATINGS 07 21 00 BUILDING INSULATION 07 51 13 ROOFING MODIFICATIONS 07 62 00 SHEET METAL FLASHING AND TRIM 07 84 13 THROUGH-PENETRATION FIRESTOP SYSTEMS 07 92 00 JOINT SEALANTS

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS 08 11 13 HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES 08 14 16 FLUSH WOOD DOORS 08 31 13 ACCESS DOORS AND FRAMES 08 58 00 ALUMINUM SLIDING SERVICE WINDOW 08 71 00 DOOR HARDWARE 08 80 00 GLAZING

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES 09 21 16.23 GYPSUM BOARD SHAFT WALL ASSEMBLIES 09 29 00 GYPSUM BOARD ASSEMBLIES 09 30 00 TILING 09 51 13 ACOUSTICAL PANEL CEILINGS 09 65 19 RESILIENT TILE FLOORING 09 68 13 TILE CARPETING 09 72 00 WALL COVERINGS 09 91 13 EXTERIOR PAINTING


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09 91 23 INTERIOR PAINTING 09 96 53 ELASTOMERIC COATINGS

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES 10 28 00 TOILET AND BATH ACCESSORIES

DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT 11 31 00 RESIDENTIAL APPLIANCES

DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS 12 21 13 HORIZONTAL LOUVER BLINDS

DIVISION 21 - FIRE SUPPRESSION 21 13 13 WET-PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS 21 13 19 TOTALPAC2® PRE-ACTION FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM ADDRESSABLE DETECTION, VESDA AND

CONTROLS

DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING 22 05 00 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING 22 05 19 METERS AND GAGES FOR PLUMBING PIPING 22 05 23 GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING 22 05 29 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT 22 05 48 VIBRATION AND SEISMIC CONTROLS FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT 22 05 53 IDENTIFICATION FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT 22 07 00 PLUMBING INSULATION 22 11 16 DOMESTIC WATER PIPING 22 11 19 DOMESTIC WATER PIPING SPECIALTIES 22 13 16 SANITARY WASTE AND VENT PIPING 22 40 00 PLUMBING FIXTURES

DIVISION 23 - HEATING VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING 23 05 00 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC 23 05 13 COMMON MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR HVAC EQUIPMENT 23 05 29 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT 23 05 48 VIBRATION AND SEISMIC CONTROLS FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT 23 05 53 IDENTIFICATION FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT 23 05 93 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC 23 07 00 HVAC INSULATION 23 09 00 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL FOR HVAC 23 11 23 FACILITY NATURAL-GAS PIPING 23 31 13 METAL DUCTS 23 33 00 AIR DUCT ACCESSORIES 23 34 23 HVAC POWER VENTILATORS 23 37 13 DIFFUSERS, REGISTERS, AND GRILLES 23 41 00 PARTICULATE AIR FILTRATION 23 74 13 PACKAGED, OUTDOOR, CENTRAL-STATION AIR-HANDLING UNITS 23 81 26 SPLIT-SYSTEM AIR-CONDITIONERS

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL 26 05 00 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL 26 05 19 LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES


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26 05 23 CONTROL-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CABLES 26 05 26 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 26 05 29 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 26 05 33 RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 26 05 48 VIBRATION AND SEISMIC CONTROLS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 26 05 53 IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 26 05 73 OVERCURRENT PROTECTIVE DEVICE COORDINATION STUDY 26 09 23 LIGHTING CONTROL DEVICES 26 22 00 LOW-VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS 26 24 16 PANELBOARDS 26 27 26 WIRING DEVICES 26 28 13 FUSES 26 28 16 ENCLOSED SWITCHES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 26 51 00 INTERIOR LIGHTING

DIVISION 27 - COMMUNICATIONS 27 00 00 BASIC COMMUNICATIONS REQUIREMENTS 27 05 26 COMMUNICATIONS BONDING 27 05 44 SLEEVES AND SLEEVE SEALS FOR COMMUNICATIONS PATHWAYS AND CABLING 27 08 00 COMMUNICATIONS TESTING 27 11 00 COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT ROOM FITTINGS 27 15 00 COMMUNICATIONS HORIZONTAL CABLING 27 71 80 COMMUNICATIONS FIRESTOPPING

DIVISION 28 - ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY 28 31 11 DIGITAL, ADDRESSABLE FIRE-ALARM SYSTEM END OF TABLE OF CONTENTS


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SECTION 00 04 40 - REQUEST FOR SUBSTITUTION (RFS)

DESIGN INTENT

A. In preparing these Specifications, the AC TRANSIT has named those products which to his knowledge can meet the Specifications and are equivalent in construction, functional efficiency, and durability.

B. The first-named manufacturer is the basis for the project design and the use of unnamed manufacturer’s products may require modifications in the project design and construction. If such alternatives are proposed by the Contractor and are favorably reviewed by the AC TRANSIT, the cost of all modifications including utilities and support systems will be borne entirely by the Contractor.

Project RFS No. Submitted By: Date: Spec. Section: Paragraph(s): Drawing Sheet: Detail(s): Proposed Substitution: Manufacturer/Address/Phone: Trade Name/Model No.: On-Site Representative/Address/Phone: Installer/Address/Phone: Product History: New 2-5 years old 5-10 years old More than 10 years old Differences between proposed substitution and specified product (attach required point by point comparative data using the specifications as an outline guide for minimal listing): Reason for not providing specified item:

Similar installation where proposed substitution has been used (Project/Address/Architect and Contact telephone number/Owner and contact telephone number/Date Installed): Proposed substitution affecting other parts of Work: ___ No ___ Yes: explain Changes or modifications needed to coordinate other parts of the Work that will be necessary to accommodate the proposed substitution. Use drawings as outline for what will need to change:


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Proposed substitution changes Contract Time: ___ No ___ Yes: Add/Deduct_________________

calendar days.

Supporting data attached: ___ Product Data ___ Drawings ___ Test Reports ___

Samples ___ Other:

C. Supporting Data: Provide complete data similar to that required for the product originally specified, including drawings, samples, literature or detailed information sufficient to demonstrate that the proposed substitution is equal in quality and utility to the product or equipment originally specified.

1. Provide information regarding the effect of the substitution, if any, on the construction schedule.

2. Name and address of similar projects on which the substituted product or equipment has been used, and date of installation.

3. Complete breakdown of costs, indicating the amount to be deducted from the Contract Sum if the proposed substitution is accepted.

4. Signed statement that the proposed substitution is in full compliance with the Contract Documents and applicable regulatory requirements.

5. List of other work, if any, which may be affected by the substitution. • Contractor shall be responsible for the effect of a substitution upon

related work, and pay the additional costs generated thereby, including the AC TRANSIT design services associated therewith.

6. Information on availability of maintenance service and source of replacement materials.

7. Sample of manufacturer’s standard form of warranty or guarantee for the proposed substitution.

8. Where required, itemize comparison of proposed substitution with product or equipment specified and list significant variations.

9. Submit data relating to changes in contract schedule. 10. Include accurate cost data comparing proposed substitution with product or

equipment indicated or specified and amount of net change in Contract Sum. • Include costs to other Contractors and costs for revisions to Drawings,

Details or Specifications.

11. Provide complete details regarding changes in requirements for power or other support facilities, auxiliary equipment or structural modifications.

The undersigned certifies that:

The proposed substitution has been fully investigated and determined to be equal or superior in all respects to specified product. The proposed substitution conforms in all respects to the requirements of the Contract Sections and is appropriate for the applications intended. The same warranty will be furnished for proposed substitution as for specified product. The proposed substitution will not affect or delay progress schedule. The cost data as stated above is complete. There shall be no claims to AC Transit for additional costs related to an accepted substitution.


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The proposed substitution does not affect dimensions and functional clearances. Will coordinate the installation of an accepted substitution into the Work and make such other changes as required to complete the work in accordance with the Contract Documents and applicable regulatory requirements. Contractor shall bear the cost of making all mechanical, electrical, structural, utility, or other changes required to accommodate the proposed substitution. Upon approval of the request for substitution, Mechanical, electrical, structural and architectural changes shall be designed and documented sealed and wet signed by the appropriate engineer and/ or architect currently licensed in the state of California including substantiating calculation. Such design documents shall be submitted to AC Transit for review and approval. The burden of proof as to the type, function, and quality of proposed substitutions shall be upon the Contractor. Waives claims for additional costs associated with the substitution which may subsequently become apparent. Will pay costs of changes to Contract Documents required by accepted substitutions. The AC TRANSIT will determine the quality and utility of the Contractor’s proposed substitutions. The AC Transit’s decision shall be final. The AC TRANSIT may require the Contractor to furnish at the Contractor’s expense, a special performance guarantee or other surety with respect to any substituted product, equipment item or service. Submitted by: Signature: Firm: Date: Attachments AC Transit’s REVIEW AND ACTION

Substitution accepted - Make submittals in accordance with Division 1.

Substitution accepted as noted - Make corrections and submit in accordance with Division 1.

Substitution rejected - Use specified materials and equipment.

Substitution Request received too late - Use specified materials.

Signed Date Note: AC Transit’s acceptance of Contractor’s submittal of shop drawings, product data, or samples supporting this Substitution Request shall not constitute approval of submittals which do not conform to the requirements of the Contract Sections. Additional Comments:


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SECTION 01 10 00 SUMMARY

PART 1 -GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Project information.

2. Work covered by Contract Documents.

3. Phased construction.

4. Work by Owner.

5. Work under separate contracts.

6. Owner-furnished Owner-installed products.

7. Owner-furnished Contractor-installed products.

8. Access to site.

9. Coordination with occupants.

10. Work restrictions.

11. Specification and drawing conventions.

12. Miscellaneous provisions.

1.2 PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Project Identification: D4 Seminary Transportation Building Remodel

1. Project Location: Seminary Avenue Oakland, California

B. Owner: AC Transit.

1. Owner's Representative: Magnus Hienzsch.

C. Architect/ Engineering: Jacobs.

1. Structural Engineering: OLMM

D. Construction Manager:

1. Construction Manager for this Project is AC Transit. In Divisions 01 through 33 Sec-tions, the terms "Construction Manager" and "AC Transit or AC Transit Representa-tive" are synonymous.

E. Project Web Site: A project Web site administered by Owner will be used for purposes of managing communication and documents during the bidding stage.

1.3 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. The Work of Project is defined by the Contract Documents and consists of the following:

1. The work includes minor demolition; saw cutting and removing of portions of building walls, floor and roof; construction of interior building improvements including walls, ceilings, doors, finishes, electrical and lighting improvements, mechanical improve-

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rovements, fire alarm and life safety

f office

private offices and office

REQUIRES CAREFUL AND THOROUGH COORDINATION WITH

OROUGH COORDINATION WITH OWNER FURNISHED ITEMS AND SYSTEMS.

1. Project will be constructed under a single prime contract.

1.4 PHASED CONSTRUCTION

of five phases, with each phase substantially

n is indicated on Sheets 3 through 21 and throughout the project drawing sheet set.

pletion dates, and move-out and -in dates of Owner's personnel for all phases of the Work.

t or work by Owner. Coordinate the Work of wner.

site. Those operations may be conducted simultaneously with work

Security systems, fences and gates for the entire site and all build-

DRAWING 2.

t 2.

E EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE Detail 3 on Sheet 2.

ments, plumbing improvements, fire sprinkler impsystem improvements and roofing modifications.

2. Approximate square footage is 10,000 SF each on the first and second floors otype improvements of an approximately 20,000 square foot two-story building.

3. New interior spaces will be an open office environment with landscape cubicles provided and installed by the contractor.

4. THE WORKPHASING.

5. THE WORK REQUIRES CAREFUL AND TH

B. Type of Contract:

A. The Work shall be conducted in minimum complete prior to the next phase beginning.

1. Phased constructio

B. Before commencing Work of each phase, submit an updated copy of Contractor's construc-tion schedule showing the sequence, commencement and com

1.5 WORK BY OWNER

A. General: Cooperate fully with Owner so work may be carried out smoothly, without interfer-ing with or delaying work under this Contracthis Contract with work performed by O

1.6 WORK UNDER SEPARATE CONTRACTS

A. General: Cooperate fully with separate contractors so work on those contracts may be car-ried out smoothly, without interfering with or delaying work under this Contract or other con-tracts. Coordinate the Work of this Contract with work performed under separate contracts.

B. Concurrent Work: Owner has awarded separate contract(s) for the following construction operations at Projectunder this Contract.

1. Security Upgrade: ings and facilities.

1.7 OWNER-FURNISHED, OWNER-INSTALLED PRODUCTS- REFER TO

A. See EMPLOYEE EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE Detail 3 on Shee

1.8 OWNER-FURNISHED CONTRACTOR INSTALLED PRODUCTS

A. See EMPLOYE

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1.9 ACCESS TO SITE


A. General: Contractor shall have limited use of Project site for construction operations as in-

ces serving premises clear and available to Owner, Owner's employees,

3. Schedule deliveries to minimize space and time requirements for storage of materials

ntain portions of existing building affected by construc-tion operations in a weather tight condition throughout construction period. Repair damage

tions to

. Do not close or obstruct walkways, corridors, or other occupied or used fa-

d portions of the Work, prior to Final Substantial

ill prepare a Certificate of Substantial Completion for each specific

d inspections shall be successfully completed. On oc-

assume responsibility for maintenance and custodial ser-portions of Work.

A. ly with restrictions on construction operations.

dicated on Drawings by the Contract limits and as indicated by requirements of this Section.

B. Use of Site: Limit use of Project site to work in areas indicated per Phase. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

1. Driveways, Walkways and Entrances: Keep driveways parking lots, loading areas, and entranand emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials.

2. Schedule deliveries to minimize use of driveways and entrances by construction op-erations.

and equipment on-site.

C. Condition of Existing Building: Mai

caused by construction operations.

1.10 COORDINATION WITH OCCUPANTS

A. Full Owner Occupancy: Owner will occupy site and existing building first and second floors during entire construction period. Cooperate with Owner during construction operaminimize conflicts and facilitate Owner usage. Perform the Work so as not to interfere with Owner's day-to-day operations. Maintain existing exits unless otherwise indicated.

1. Maintain access to existing walkways, corridors, and other adjacent occupied or used facilitiescilities without written permission from Owner and approval of authorities having juris-diction.

2. Notify Owner not less than 72 hours in advance of activities that will affect Owner's operations.

B. Owner Limited Occupancy of Completed Areas of Construction: Owner will occupy and place and install equipment in completeCompletion of the Work. Such placement of equipment and limited occupancy shall not constitute acceptance of the total Work.

1. AC Transit wphased portion of the Work to be occupied prior to Owner acceptance of the com-pleted Work.

2. Before limited Owner occupancy, mechanical and electrical systems shall be fully op-erational, and required tests ancupancy, Owner will operate and maintain mechanical and electrical systems serving occupied portions of Work.

3. On occupancy, Owner willvice for occupied

1.11 WORK RESTRICTIONS

Work Restrictions, General: Comp

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ations on use of public streets and with other requirements of au-

B.

3. Off hours for the paratransit area (room 104) are from 12 am to 2 am. Contractor may

er or mpo-

ruptions.

ise

eeding with disruptive operations.

oor-air intakes.

entification tags at all times.

nd screen-g on Project site.

1. Maintain list of approved screened personnel with Owner's representative.

SCHE PERFORMANCE

plete all work within the time specified in this section.

1.2

) is used within a sentence or phrase.

10. Comply with limitthorities having jurisdiction.

On-Site Work Hours:

1. This facility operates approximately 22 hours per day. The phasing sheets 3 through 21 indicate work schedule and time lines. The intent is to cause minimal disruptions to ongoing operations refer to subsequent sheets for specific scope of work.

2. Off hours for the dispatch area (rooms 212 and 212a) are from 10 pm to 3 am. Con-tractor may have access to these areas during those hours other than phase 3b with permission from the AC Transit representative.

have access to these areas during those hours other than phase 4d with permission from the AC Transit representative.

C. Existing Utility Interruptions: Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by Ownothers unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after providing terary utility services according to requirements indicated:

1. Notify Owner not less than two days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

2. Obtain Owner's written permission before proceeding with utility inter

D. Noise, Vibration, and Odors: Coordinate operations that may result in high levels of noand vibration, odors, or other disruption to Owner occupancy with Owner.

1. Notify Owner not less than two days in advance of proposed disruptive operations.

2. Obtain Owner's written permission before proc

E. Nonsmoking Building: Smoking is not permitted within the building or within 25 feet of en-trances, operable windows, or outd

F. Controlled Substances: Use of tobacco products and other controlled substances within the existing building is not permitted.

G. Employee Identification: Owner will provide identification tags for Contractor personnel working on Project site. Require personnel to use id

H. Employee Screening: Comply with Owner's requirements for drug and backgrouing of Contractor personnel workin

DULE AND TIME OF

I. Time is of the essence. The contractor shall com

SPECIFICATION AND DRAWING CONVENTIONS

A. Specification Content: The Specifications use certain conventions for the style of language and the intended meaning of certain terms, words, and phrases when used in particular situations. These conventions are as follows:

1. Imperative mood and streamlined language are generally used in the Specifications. The words "shall," "shall be," or "shall comply with," depending on the context, are im-plied where a colon (:

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dual Specifications Sections.

cheduled on

3. Keynoting: Materials and products are identified by reference keynotes.

1.3

sit will provide the Contractor with digital copies of the revised drawings. The Contractor shall have available at the work site at all times during the

ne (1) updated copy of said Contract Documents marked “FOR RECORD DRAWING USE ONLY”.

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B. Reference made to standard specifications or codes refer to the latest edition on the date of ess otherwise specified. Such reference includes correct addenda

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2. Specification requirements are to be performed by Contractor unless specifically stated otherwise.

B. Division 01 General Requirements: Requirements of Sections in Division 01 apply to the Work of all Sections in the Specifications.

C. Drawing Coordination: Requirements for materials and products identified on Drawings are described in detail in the Specifications. One or more of the following are used on Drawings to identify materials and products:

1. Terminology: Materials and products are identified by the typical generic terms used in the indivi

2. Abbreviations: Materials and products are identified by abbreviations sDrawings.

PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FURNISHED TO CONTRACTOR

A. AC Transit will provide digital copies of the original Contract Drawings. AC Transit will pro-vide to Contractor digital copies of the original Contract Specifications. If any changes are made to these documents, AC Tran

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PART 1 SECTION 01 15 40 – PROTECTION OF PROPERTY

1.1 GENERAL

A. SECTION INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO:

1. Locating Existing Utilities and Improvements Indicated on drawing sheets by means of Non destructive testing.

2. Locating Existing Utilities and improvements that are not indicated on drawing sheets by means of Non destructive testing.

3. Verifying the location of all utilities prior to any operations by physically uncovering the utility using only manual labor.

4. Safeguarding of Existing Facilities

5. Restoration of utilities, underground structures and Pavement.

6. Emergency Work

7. Joint Survey to Establish Authenticity of Potential Claims

1.2 SURVEY DRAWINGS AND AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. Survey drawings such as building As-built drawings, site and utility drawings and reference drawings of this AC Transit facility that are current (within 12 months) are not available.

B. In the absence of current survey drawings, Contractor may request from the AC Transit Representative such drawings and other information relative to this facility which have been made available to the AC Transit Representative from past projects.

C. It is understood that the AC Transit Representative makes no representation as to the completeness or accuracy of said reference drawings or other information available to Contractor and assumes no responsibility there for.

1.3 EXISTING UTILITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS

A. AC Transit is not a party to or a participant in the Underground Service Alert (USA). AC Transit will not be providing any field marking service, protecting, and warning the Contractor of the underground facilities.

B. The Contractor shall employ the services of a qualified utility locating service using reliable, non-destructive methods such as Ferro scanning, utilization of portable Ground Penetrating Radar system (GPR), x-ray, electromagnetic induction method (EM) and/or pachometer to locate subsurface targets prior to performing non-destructive testing and location of all subsurface utilities to locate metallic and non-metallic reinforcement and pipes in and below concrete slabs.

C. The Contractor shall verify and satisfy himself that there are no other existing utilities that may not be shown and to locate, probe, determine, and flag or mark all underground facilities including, but not limited to, metal and plastic conduits and pipelines, sprinkler heads, quick couplers, valves boxes, controller boxes, pull boxes, underground lighting, gas, electric and sewer lines, telephone, data, cable, electrical control, and irrigation utilities and reinforcing rebar and post tensioning cables within the project site area including building slabs on grade prior to drilling, saw cutting and excavation.


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D. After locating all utilities, the Contractor shall verify the location of all utilities prior to any operations including physically uncovering the utility to verify location. The Contractor shall accurately locate and record the position and depth of a utility. Only manual labor shall be used within five feet of the suspected location of a utility to uncover it.

E. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for protection of the utilities during construction.

1.4 TRENCHING AND SLEEVING

A. All trenching, excavation, sleeving and shoring needed to cross over or under a utility shall be performed in the manner required by the party owning the utility and in such a manner as to ensure no dislocation of the existing utility. The method used to cross under the utility shall ensure it is fully supported at all times. The crossing shall be protected so that water or construction equipment will not dislocate or undermine unsupported sections of the utilities.

B. Reroute, rework or replace existing underground utilities as required for new work.

C. Provide reasonable access and do not hinder or otherwise interfere with any company or agency having underground facilities in removing, relocating, or protecting such facilities.

D. Verify the actual locations and depths of all utilities indicated or field marked. Make a sufficient number of exploratory excavations up to a maximum of eight potholes at Contractor’s expense of all utilities that may interfere with the work sufficiently in advance of construction to avoid possible delays to Contractor's work.

E. Notify the AC Transit if such exploratory excavations show the utility location as shown or as marked to be in error.

F. When utility lines are encountered within the area of Contractor’s operations, notify the AC TRANSIT Representative and the owner(s) of the utility lines sufficiently in advance for the necessary protection measures to be taken to prevent interruption of service or delay to Contractor’s operations.

G. Locate, identify, disconnect, and seal or cap utilities indicated to be removed or abandoned in place. Arrange with utility companies to shut off indicated utilities.

H. Interrupting Existing Utilities: Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by Owner or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after arranging to provide temporary utility services according to requirements indicated: Notify AC Transit Representative not less than seven days in advance of proposed utility interruptions. Do not proceed with utility interruptions without AC Transit Representative's written permission.

I. The Contractor shall protect all existing utilities, facilities, and structures, public or private, and will be held responsible for all damage caused by the Contractor not exercising due care to avoid such damage.

1.5 SAFEGUARDING OF EXISTING FACILITIES

A. The Contractor shall perform all work, including dewatering operations, in such a manner as to avoid damage to existing sewer and water systems, fire hydrants, power poles,


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lighting standards, and all other existing utilities, facilities, trees and vegetation, and structures. The Contractor will be held responsible for any damage due to its failure to exercise due care.

B. Broken concrete, debris, etc., shall be immediately removed from the property site as the Contractor's property and shall be disposed of in a legal manner.

C. The Contractor shall take adequate measures to prevent the impairment of the sewer system and to prevent construction material, pavement concrete, earth or other debris from entering a sewer, sewer structures, catch basin, or storm water inlet. The Contractor shall restore damaged utilities and facilities to a condition equal to or better than they were prior to such damage.

1.6 RESTORATION OF PAVEMENT

A. General: All paved areas cut or damaged during construction shall be replaced with similar materials and of equal thickness to match the existing undisturbed areas, except where specific resurfacing requirements are called for in the Contract Documents or in the permit requirements of the agency issuing the permit. All pavements which are subject to partial removal shall be neatly saw cut in straight lines.

B. Temporary Resurfacing: Whenever required by the public authorities having jurisdiction, place temporary surfacing promptly after backfilling and maintain such surfacing in a satisfactory condition for the period of time before proceeding with the final restoration.

C. Permanent Resurfacing: Damaged edges of pavement along excavations and elsewhere shall be trimmed back by saw cutting in neat straight lines. All pavement restoration shall be constructed to finished grades compatible with undisturbed adjacent pavement.

D. Restoration of Sidewalks or Driveways: Wherever sidewalks, curbs and gutters, or driveways have been removed for construction purposes, place suitable temporary sidewalks, curbs and gutters, or driveways promptly after backfilling and maintain them in satisfactory condition for the period of time before the final restoration has been made.

1.7 EMERGENCY WORK

A. The Contractor shall at all times have adequate personnel, materials, and equipment at short notice to protect adjoining property, maintain or make emergency repairs. If during the progress of the Contract, the Contractor’s construction crews should be absent from the location of the work at a time when any failure or faulty condition of the Contractor’s work required emergency action in the public interest, the AC Transit shall have the right to make repairs and corrections as required with its own forces at the Contractor’s expense.

B. The Contractor shall furnish the AC Transit Representative with names and telephone numbers of at least three (3) persons to contact in case of emergencies and these persons shall be authorized to perform such work as deemed necessary by the AC Transit Representative.


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1.8 JOINT SURVEY TO ESTABLISH AUTHENTICITY OF POSSIBLE CLAIMS

A. The Contractor shall use such methods and shall take adequate precautions to prevent damage to existing buildings, structures, landscaped areas, and other improvements during the prosecution of the work.

B. After the Contract is awarded and before the commencement of work, the AC Transit Representative will arrange for a joint examination of existing buildings, structures landscaped areas, and other improvements in the vicinity of the work, as applicable, which might be damaged by the Contractor's operations.

C. The Contractor shall photograph and digitally video the site during a pre-construction examination. The survey shall be made using still photographs and DVD videos. The survey shall be considered incidental work and no separate payment will be made therefore.

D. The examination of the landscaped areas, exterior of existing buildings, structures, and other improvements located within twenty-five (25) feet of the construction excavation will be made jointly by authorized representatives of the Contractor and the AC Transit under the supervision of the AC Transit Representative. The scope of examination shall include, but is not limited to, recording of cracks in structures, settlement, leakage and existing condition of landscaped areas.

E. Records in duplicate of all observations will be prepared by the contractor. One copy shall be kept by the Contractor, and one copy shall be delivered to the office of the AC Transit Representative.

F. The above records and photographs are intended for use as indisputable evidence in ascertaining the extent of any damage which may occur as a result of the Contractor's operations and are for the protection of the Contractor and AC Transit, and will be a means of determining whether and to what extent damage, resulting from the Contractor’s operations, occurred during the Contract Work.

G. The photographic survey records shall have a vicinity map showing general location of buildings, a map showing the location of each picture with reference to the general layout of the building, and photograph log by number and description of observation. The digital photographs and digital video shall be in color. Resolution for the digital photography shall be medium picture quality (1024 x 768 pixels) Jpeg format. Resolution for digital video shall be normal (240 x 176 pixels) MPEG 4 format. Each photograph and video shall have a sequential photo number for each location and date. Photographs may be taken as close as two feet and as far as twenty feet. The clarity and contrast must be acceptable to the AC Transit Representative.

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01 15 40 – PROTECTION OF PROPERTY

1.1 GENERAL

A. This Document includes special requirements for existing utilities and underground facilities which may be encountered by Contractor performing the Work.

B. SECTION INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO:

1. Locating existing utilities and improvements indicated on drawing sheets by means of non destructive testing.

2. Locating existing utilities and improvements that are not indicated on drawing sheets by means of non destructive testing.

3. Verifying the location of all utilities prior to any operations by physically uncovering the utility using only manual labor.

4. Safeguarding of Existing Facilities

5. Restoration of utilities, underground structures and Pavement.

6. Emergency Work

7. Joint Survey to Establish Authenticity of Potential Claims

1.2 UTILITY ALERT SERVICE

A. AC Transit is not a party to or a participant in the Underground Service Alert (USA) program. AC Transit will not be providing any field marking service, protecting, and warnings to the Contractor of underground facilities.

1.3 SURVEY DRAWINGS AND AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. Survey drawings such as building As-built drawings, site and utility drawings and reference drawings of this AC Transit facility that are current (within 12 months) are not available.

B. In the absence of current survey drawings, Contractor may request from the AC Transit Representative such drawings and other information relative to this facility which have been made available to the AC Transit Representative from past projects.

C. It is understood that the AC Transit Representative makes no representation as to the completeness or accuracy of said reference drawings or other information available to Contractor and assumes no responsibility there for.

1.4 EXISTING UTILITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS INDICATED.

A. Except as otherwise provided below, the cost of all of the following with respect to existing pipes, wires, conduits, and other underground or under slab utility facilities shall be included in the Contract Sum and Contractor shall assume full responsibility for the items listed below.

B. Contractor shall review and check all such reference drawings or information. C. Contractor shall locate all underground facilities indicated in the Contract Documents,

reference drawings or other information available to Contractor. D. The Contractor shall perform a detailed underground utility survey and employ the

services of a qualified utility locating service using reliable, non-destructive methods such as Ferro scanning, utilization of portable Ground Penetrating Radar system (GPR), x-ray, electromagnetic induction method (EM) and/or pachometer to locate subsurface targets.

E. The Contractor shall verify and satisfy himself that there are no other existing utilities that may not be shown and to locate, probe, determine, and flag or mark all underground facilities including, but not limited to, metal and plastic conduits and pipelines, sprinkler lines, quick couplers, valves boxes, controller boxes, pull boxes, underground lighting,


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gas, electric and sewer lines, telephone, data, cable, electrical control, and irrigation utilities and reinforcing rebar and post tensioning cables within the project site area including building slabs on grade prior to drilling, saw cutting and excavation.

F. For targets indicated on documents and from the results of non destructive testing, verify the actual locations and depths of all utilities indicated or field marked. Make a sufficient number of exploratory manual excavations up to a maximum of eight hand dug potholes at Contractor’s expense of all utilities that may interfere with the work sufficiently in advance of construction to avoid possible delays to Contractor's work.

G. Notify the AC Transit Representative if such exploratory excavations show the utility location as shown or as marked to be in error. If the utility is damaged, immediately notify AC Transit for the corrective action. Arrange with, and perform work required by utility companies and municipal department for discontinuance or interruption of utility services due to demotion work.

H. When utility lines are encountered within the area of Contractor’s operations, notify the AC Transit Representative sufficiently in advance for the necessary protection measures to be taken to prevent interruption of service or delay to Contractor’s operations.

I. Coordinate the Work with the AC Transit Representative. J. The safety and protection of all such utility facilities and repairing damage thereto, which

may result from the Work. K. Removing and adjusting utility facilities located in, over or around the location of the Work

as necessary to allow the prosecution of the Work. L. After locating all utilities, the Contractor shall verify the location of all utilities prior to any

operations including physically uncovering the utility to verify location. The Contractor shall accurately locate and record the position and depth of a utility. Only manual labor shall be used within five feet of the suspected location of a utility to uncover it.

M. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for protection of the utilities during construction.

1.5 EXISTING UTILITIES NOT INDICATED

A. (Paragraph not used.)

B. AC Transit will assume the responsibility for the cost of removal, relocation, or protection of existing main or trunk line utilities located on the site of the Work, if such utilities are not identified in the Contract Documents, reference drawings or other information available to Contractor.

C. Contractor shall notify promptly the AC Transit Representative in writing, and before further disturbing conditions affected thereby, of such utility facilities it discovers while performing the Work which are not indicated in the Contract Documents, reference drawings or other information available to Contractor.

D. Contractor will be granted a non-compensable time extension and shall not be assessed liquidated damages for delay in completion of the Work if the delay was caused by such existing main or trunk line utilities in direct conflict with the Work and not indicated in the Contract Documents or reference drawings.

E. Contractor will be compensated for its direct costs associated with the extra work involving existing AC TRANSIT -owned utilities not indicated on the Contract Documents or reference drawings but in direct physical conflict with the Work.

F. This extra work shall be limited to the following:

1. Removing and relocating as directed by the AC TRANSIT REPRESENTATIVE existing main or trunk line utility facilities located on site but not indicated on the Contract Documents or reference drawings with reasonable accuracy.


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2. Equipment on the project necessarily idled during such work.

G. Contractor shall not be entitled to any adjustment in the Contract Sum or Time if the existence of such condition:

1. Could have been reasonably discovered or revealed as a result of examination, investigation, exploration, test or study of the site and contiguous areas required by the Contract Documents to be conducted by or for Contractor prior to commencing the Work; or

2. Could have been inferred from the presence of other visible facilities, such as buildings, meter and junction boxes, on or adjacent to the Site.

1.6 TRENCHING AND SLEEVING

A. All trenching, excavation, sleeving and shoring needed to cross over or under a utility shall be performed in the manner required by the party owning the utility and in such a manner as to ensure no dislocation of the existing utility. The method used to cross under the utility shall ensure it is fully supported at all times. The crossing shall be protected so that water or construction equipment will not dislocate or undermine unsupported sections of the utilities.

B. Reroute, rework or replace existing underground utilities as required for new work. C. Provide reasonable access and do not hinder or otherwise interfere with any company or

agency having underground facilities in removing, relocating, or protecting such facilities. D. Locate, identify, disconnect, and seal or cap utilities indicated to be removed or

abandoned in place. Arrange with utility companies to shut off indicated utilities. E. Interrupting Existing Utilities: Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by Owner

or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after arranging to provide temporary utility services according to requirements indicated: Notify AC Transit Representative not less than seven days in advance of proposed utility interruptions. Do not proceed with utility interruptions without AC Transit Representative's written permission.

F. The Contractor shall protect all existing utilities, facilities, and structures, public or private, and will be held responsible for all damage caused by the Contractor not exercising due care to avoid such damage.

1.7 SAFEGUARDING OF EXISTING FACILITIES

A. The Contractor shall perform all work, including dewatering operations, in such a manner as to avoid damage to existing sewer and water systems, fire hydrants, power poles, lighting standards, and all other existing utilities, facilities, trees and vegetation, and structures. The Contractor will be held responsible for any damage due to its failure to exercise due care.

B. Demolished materials including broken concrete, debris, etc., will be the property of the contractor and shall be immediately removed from the property site and disposed of in a legal manner.

C. The Contractor shall take adequate measures to prevent the impairment of the sewer system and to prevent construction material, pavement concrete, earth or other debris from entering a sewer, sewer structures, catch basin, or storm water inlet. The Contractor shall restore damaged utilities and facilities to a condition equal to or better than they were prior to such damage.

D. Use of pavement breaker adjacent to utility facilities limitations: Contractor may use pavement breakers or other labor-saving devices; however, the use of any machine or device that breaks pavement by blows struck by a falling or driven hammer or weight is prohibited within a horizontal distance of 6 feet from any gas, sewer, water or Auxiliary Water Supply System pipe, communications duct or any other utility facility. Such


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prohibition, however, shall not be construed as barring the use of hand tools or manually operated air tools such as jackhammers.

1.8 RESTORATION OF PAVEMENT

A. General: All paved areas cut or damaged during construction shall be replaced with similar materials and of equal thickness to match the existing undisturbed areas, except where specific resurfacing requirements are called for in the Contract Documents or in the permit requirements of the agency issuing the permit. All pavements which are subject to partial removal shall be neatly saw cut in straight lines.

B. Temporary Resurfacing: Whenever required by the public authorities having jurisdiction, place temporary surfacing promptly after backfilling and maintain such surfacing in a satisfactory condition for the period of time before proceeding with the final restoration.

C. Permanent Resurfacing: Damaged edges of pavement along excavations and elsewhere shall be trimmed back by saw cutting in neat straight lines. All pavement restoration shall be constructed to finished grades compatible with undisturbed adjacent pavement.

D. Restoration of Sidewalks or Driveways: Wherever sidewalks, curbs and gutters, or driveways have been removed for construction purposes, place suitable temporary sidewalks, curbs and gutters, or driveways promptly after backfilling and maintain them in satisfactory condition for the period of time before the final restoration has been made.

1.9 EMERGENCY WORK

A. The Contractor shall at all times have adequate personnel, materials, and equipment at short notice to protect adjoining property, maintain or make emergency repairs. If during the progress of the Contract, the Contractor’s construction crews should be absent from the location of the work at a time when any failure or faulty condition of the Contractor’s work required emergency action in the public interest, the AC Transit shall have the right to make repairs and corrections as required with its own forces at the Contractor’s expense.

B. The Contractor shall furnish the AC Transit Representative with names and telephone numbers of at least three (3) persons to contact in case of emergencies and these persons shall be authorized to perform such work as deemed necessary by the AC Transit Representative.

1.10 JOINT SURVEY TO ESTABLISH AUTHENTICITY OF POSSIBLE CLAIMS

A. The Contractor shall use such methods and shall take adequate precautions to prevent damage to existing buildings, structures, landscaped areas, and other improvements during the prosecution of the work.

B. After the Contract is awarded and before the commencement of work, the AC Transit Representative will arrange for a joint survey of existing buildings, structures, landscaped areas, and other improvements in the vicinity of the work, as applicable, which might be damaged by the Contractor's operations.

C. The Contractor shall photograph and digitally video the site during a pre-construction survey. The survey shall be made using still photographs and DVD videos keyed to the drawings. The survey shall be considered incidental work and no separate payment will be made therefore.

D. The survey of the landscaped areas, exterior of existing buildings, structures, and other improvements located within twenty-five (25) feet of the construction excavation will be made jointly by authorized representatives of the Contractor and the AC Transit under the supervision of the AC Transit Representative. The scope of the survey shall include, but is not limited to, recording of cracks in structures, settlement, leakage and existing condition of landscaped areas.

E. Records in duplicate of all observations will be prepared by the Contractor. One copy shall be kept by the Contractor, and three copies shall be delivered to the office of the AC Transit Representative.


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F. The above records and photographs are intended for use as indisputable evidence in ascertaining the extent of any damage which may occur as a result of the Contractor's operations and are for the protection of the Contractor and AC Transit, and will be a means of determining whether and to what extent damage, resulting from the Contractor’s operations, occurred during the Contract Work.

G. The photographic survey records shall have a vicinity map showing general location of buildings, a map showing the location of each picture with reference to the general layout of the building, and photograph log by number and description of observation. The digital photographs and digital video shall be in color. Resolution for the digital photography shall be medium picture quality (1024 x 768 pixels) Jpeg format. Resolution for digital video shall be normal (240 x 176 pixels) MPEG 4 format. Each photograph and video shall have a sequential photo number for each location and date. Photographs may be taken as close as two feet and as far as twenty feet. The clarity and contrast must be acceptable to the AC Transit Representative.

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SECTION 01 42 00 REFERENCES

PART 1 - GENERAL

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": Operations at Project site including unloading, temporarily storing, unpacking, assembling, erecting, placing, anchoring, applying, working to dimension, finishing, curing, protecting, cleaning, and similar operations.

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

I. Not used.

J. "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.


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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.

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 shall mean the recognized name of the entities indicated in Thomson Gale's "Encyclopedia of Associations" or in Columbia Books' "National Trade & Professional Associations of the U.S."

B. Industry Organizations: Where abbreviations and acronyms are used in Specifications or other Contract Documents, they shall mean the recognized name of the entities in the following list. Names, telephone numbers, and Web sites are subject to change and are believed to be accurate and up-to-date as of the date of the Contract Documents.

AA Aluminum Association, Inc. (The) (703) 358-2960 www.aluminum.org AAADM American Association of Automatic Door Manufacturers (216) 241-7333 www.aaadm.com AABC Associated Air Balance Council (202) 737-0202 www.aabchq.com AAMA American Architectural Manufacturers Association (847) 303-5664 www.aamanet.org AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation

Officials (202) 624-5800

www.transportation.org AATCC American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (919) 549-8141 www.aatcc.org ABAA Air Barrier Association of America (866) 956-5888 www.airbarrier.org ABMA American Bearing Manufacturers Association (202) 367-1155 www.abma-dc.org ACI American Concrete Institute (248) 848-3700 www.concrete.org ACPA American Concrete Pipe Association (972) 506-7216 www.concrete-pipe.org AEIC Association of Edison Illuminating Companies, Inc. (The) (205) 257-2530 www.aeic.org AF&PA American Forest & Paper Association (800) 878-8878 www.afandpa.org (202) 463-2700


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AGA American Gas Association (202) 824-7000 www.aga.org AGC Associated General Contractors of America (The) (703) 548-3118 www.agc.org AHA American Hardboard Association (Now part of CPA) AHAM Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (202) 872-5955 www.aham.org AI Asphalt Institute (859) 288-4960 www.asphaltinstitute.org AIA American Institute of Architects (The) (800) 242-3837 www.aia.org (202) 626-7300 AISC American Institute of Steel Construction (800) 644-2400 www.aisc.org (312) 670-2400 AISI American Iron and Steel Institute (202) 452-7100 www.steel.org AITC American Institute of Timber Construction (303) 792-9559 www.aitc-glulam.org ALCA Associated Landscape Contractors of America (Now PLANET - Professional Landcare Network) ALSC American Lumber Standard Committee, Incorporated (301) 972-1700 www.alsc.org AMCA Air Movement and Control Association International, Inc. (847) 394-0150 www.amca.org ANSI American National Standards Institute (202) 293-8020 www.ansi.org AOSA Association of Official Seed Analysts, Inc. (405) 780-7372 www.aosaseed.com APA Architectural Precast Association (239) 454-6989 www.archprecast.org APA APA - The Engineered Wood Association (253) 565-6600 www.apawood.org APA EWS APA - The Engineered Wood Association; Engineered Wood

Systems

(See APA - The Engineered Wood Association) API American Petroleum Institute (202) 682-8000 www.api.org


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ARI Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Institute (703) 524-8800 www.ari.org ARMA Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (202) 207-0917 www.asphaltroofing.org ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers (800) 548-2723 www.asce.org (703) 295-6300 ASCE/SEI American Society of Civil Engineers/Structural Engineering

Institute

(See ASCE) ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning

Engineers (800) 527-4723

www.ashrae.org (404) 636-8400 ASME ASME International (800) 843-2763 (American Society of Mechanical Engineers International) (973) 882-1170 www.asme.org ASSE American Society of Sanitary Engineering (440) 835-3040 www.asse-plumbing.org ASTM ASTM International (610) 832-9500 (American Society for Testing and Materials International) www.astm.org AWCI Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry (703) 534-8300 www.awci.org AWCMA American Window Covering Manufacturers Association (Now WCMA) AWI Architectural Woodwork Institute (571) 323-3636 www.awinet.org AWPA American Wood Protection Association (205) 733-4077 (Formerly: American Wood Preservers' Association) www.awpa.com AWS American Welding Society (800) 443-9353 www.aws.org (305) 443-9353 AWWA American Water Works Association (800) 926-7337 www.awwa.org (303) 794-7711 BHMA Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (212) 297-2122 www.buildershardware.com BIA Brick Industry Association (The) (703) 620-0010 www.bia.org BICSI BICSI, Inc. (800) 242-7405 www.bicsi.org (813) 979-1991


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BIFMA BIFMA International (616) 285-3963 (Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer's Association

International)

www.bifma.com BISSC Baking Industry Sanitation Standards Committee (866) 342-4772 www.bissc.org BWF Badminton World Federation 6-03-9283 7155 (Formerly: IBF - International Badminton Federation) www.internationalbadminton.org CBC California Building Code CCC Carpet Cushion Council (610) 527-3880 www.carpetcushion.org CDA Copper Development Association (800) 232-3282 www.copper.org (212) 251-7200 CEA Canadian Electricity Association (613) 230-9263 www.canelect.ca CEA Consumer Electronics Association (866) 858-1555 www.ce.org (703) 907-7600 CFFA Chemical Fabrics & Film Association, Inc. (216) 241-7333 www.chemicalfabricsandfilm.com CGA Compressed Gas Association (703) 788-2700 www.cganet.com CIMA Cellulose Insulation Manufacturers Association (888) 881-2462 www.cellulose.org (937) 222-2462 CISCA Ceilings & Interior Systems Construction Association (630) 584-1919 www.cisca.org CISPI Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute (423) 892-0137 www.cispi.org CLFMI Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute (301) 596-2583 www.chainlinkinfo.org CRRC Cool Roof Rating Council (866) 465-2523 www.coolroofs.org (510) 485-7175 CPA Composite Panel Association (301) 670-0604 www.pbmdf.com CPPA Corrugated Polyethylene Pipe Association (800) 510-2772 www.cppa-info.org (202) 462-9607 CRI Carpet and Rug Institute (The) (800) 882-8846 www.carpet-rug.com (706) 278-3176


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CRSI Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (847) 517-1200 www.crsi.org CSA Canadian Standards Association (800) 463-6727 (416) 747-4000 CSA CSA International (866) 797-4272 (Formerly: IAS - International Approval Services) (416) 747-4000 www.csa-international.org CSI Cast Stone Institute (717) 272-3744 www.caststone.org CSI Construction Specifications Institute (The) (800) 689-2900 www.csinet.org (703) 684-0300 CSSB Cedar Shake & Shingle Bureau (604) 820-7700 www.cedarbureau.org CTI Cooling Technology Institute (281) 583-4087 (Formerly: Cooling Tower Institute) www.cti.org DHI Door and Hardware Institute (703) 222-2010 www.dhi.org EIA Electronic Industries Alliance (703) 907-7500 www.eia.org EIMA EIFS Industry Members Association (800) 294-3462 www.eima.com (770) 968-7945 EJCDC Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee (703) 295-5000 www.ejdc.org EJMA Expansion Joint Manufacturers Association, Inc. (914) 332-0040 www.ejma.org ESD ESD Association (315) 339-6937 (Electrostatic Discharge Association) www.esda.org ETL SEMCO Intertek ETL SEMCO (800) 967-5352 (Formerly: ITS - Intertek Testing Service NA) www.intertek.com FIBA Federation Internationale de Basketball 41 22 545 00 00 (The International Basketball Federation) www.fiba.com FIVB Federation Internationale de Volleyball 41 21 345 35 35 (The International Volleyball Federation) www.fivb.ch FM Approvals FM Approvals LLC (781) 762-4300 www.fmglobal.com


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FM Global FM Global (401) 275-3000 (Formerly: FMG - FM Global) www.fmglobal.com FMRC Factory Mutual Research (Now FM Global) FRSA Florida Roofing, Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors

Association, Inc. (407) 671-3772

www.floridaroof.com FSA Fluid Sealing Association (610) 971-4850 www.fluidsealing.com FSC Forest Stewardship Council 49 228 367 66 0 www.fsc.org GA Gypsum Association (202) 289-5440 www.gypsum.org GANA Glass Association of North America (785) 271-0208 www.glasswebsite.com GRI (Part of GSI) GS Green Seal (202) 872-6400 www.greenseal.org GSI Geosynthetic Institute (610) 522-8440 www.geosynthetic-institute.org HI Hydraulic Institute (973) 267-9700 www.pumps.org HI Hydronics Institute (908) 464-8200 www.gamanet.org HMMA Hollow Metal Manufacturers Association (Part of NAAMM) HPVA Hardwood Plywood & Veneer Association (703) 435-2900 www.hpva.org HPW H. P. White Laboratory, Inc. (410) 838-6550 www.hpwhite.com IAS International Approval Services (Now CSA International) IBF International Badminton Federation (Now BWF) ICEA Insulated Cable Engineers Association, Inc. (770) 830-0369 www.icea.net


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ICRI International Concrete Repair Institute, Inc. (847) 827-0830 www.icri.org IEC International Electrotechnical Commission 41 22 919 02 11 www.iec.ch IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (The) (212) 419-7900 www.ieee.org IESNA Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (212) 248-5000 www.iesna.org IEST Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology (847) 255-1561 www.iest.org IGCC Insulating Glass Certification Council (315) 646-2234 www.igcc.org IGMA Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance (613) 233-1510 www.igmaonline.org ILI Indiana Limestone Institute of America, Inc. (812) 275-4426 www.iliai.com ISO International Organization for Standardization 41 22 749 01 11 www.iso.ch Available from ANSI (202) 293-8020 www.ansi.org ISSFA International Solid Surface Fabricators Association (877) 464-7732 www.issfa.net (702) 567-8150 ITS Intertek Testing Service NA (Now ETL SEMCO) ITU International Telecommunication Union 41 22 730 51 11 www.itu.int/home KCMA Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association (703) 264-1690 www.kcma.org LMA Laminating Materials Association (Now part of CPA) LPI Lightning Protection Institute (800) 488-6864 www.lightning.org MBMA Metal Building Manufacturers Association (216) 241-7333 www.mbma.com MFMA Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association, Inc. (888) 480-9138 www.maplefloor.org MFMA Metal Framing Manufacturers Association, Inc. (312) 644-6610 www.metalframingmfg.org


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MH Material Handling (Now MHIA) MHIA Material Handling Industry of America (800) 345-1815 www.mhia.org (704) 676-1190 MIA Marble Institute of America (440) 250-9222 www.marble-institute.com MPI Master Painters Institute (888) 674-8937 www.paintinfo.com (604) 298-7578 MSS Manufacturers Standardization Society of The Valve and Fittings

Industry Inc. (703) 281-6613

www.mss-hq.com NAAMM National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers (630) 942-6591 www.naamm.org NACE NACE International (800) 797-6623 (National Association of Corrosion Engineers International) (281) 228-6200 www.nace.org NADCA National Air Duct Cleaners Association (202) 737-2926 www.nadca.com NAGWS National Association for Girls and Women in Sport (800) 213-7193,

ext. 453 www.aahperd.org/nagws/ NAIMA North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (703) 684-0084 www.naima.org NBGQA National Building Granite Quarries Association, Inc. (800) 557-2848 www.nbgqa.com NCAA National Collegiate Athletic Association (The) (317) 917-6222 www.ncaa.org NCMA National Concrete Masonry Association (703) 713-1900 www.ncma.org NCPI National Clay Pipe Institute (262) 248-9094 www.ncpi.org NCTA National Cable & Telecommunications Association (202) 775-2300 www.ncta.com NEBB National Environmental Balancing Bureau (301) 977-3698 www.nebb.org NECA National Electrical Contractors Association (301) 657-3110 www.necanet.org NeLMA Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers' Association (207) 829-6901


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www.nelma.org NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association (703) 841-3200 www.nema.org NETA InterNational Electrical Testing Association (888) 300-6382 www.netaworld.org (269) 488-6382 NFHS National Federation of State High School Associations (317) 972-6900 www.nfhs.org NFPA NFPA (800) 344-3555 (National Fire Protection Association) (617) 770-3000 www.nfpa.org NFRC National Fenestration Rating Council (301) 589-1776 www.nfrc.org NGA National Glass Association (866) 342-5642 www.glass.org (703) 442-4890 NHLA National Hardwood Lumber Association (800) 933-0318 www.natlhardwood.org (901) 377-1818 NLGA National Lumber Grades Authority (604) 524-2393 www.nlga.org NOFMA NOFMA: The Wood Flooring Manufacturers Association (901) 526-5016 (Formerly: National Oak Flooring Manufacturers Association) www.nofma.com NOMMA National Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metals Association (888) 516-8585 www.nomma.org NRCA National Roofing Contractors Association (800) 323-9545 www.nrca.net (847) 299-9070 NRMCA National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (888) 846-7622 www.nrmca.org (301) 587-1400 NSF NSF International (800) 673-6275 (National Sanitation Foundation International) (734) 769-8010 www.nsf.org NSSGA National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (800) 342-1415 www.nssga.org (703) 525-8788 NTMA National Terrazzo & Mosaic Association, Inc. (The) (800) 323-9736 www.ntma.com (540) 751-0930 NTRMA National Tile Roofing Manufacturers Association (Now TRI) NWWDA National Wood Window and Door Association (Now WDMA)


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OPL Omega Point Laboratories, Inc. (Now ITS) PCI Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (312) 786-0300 www.pci.org PDCA Painting & Decorating Contractors of America (800) 332-7322 www.pdca.com (314) 514-7322 PDI Plumbing & Drainage Institute (800) 589-8956 www.pdionline.org (978) 557-0720 PGI PVC Geomembrane Institute (217) 333-3929 http://pgi-tp.ce.uiuc.edu PLANET Professional Landcare Network (800) 395-2522 (Formerly: ACLA - Associated Landscape Contractors of

America) (703) 736-9666

www.landcarenetwork.org PTI Post-Tensioning Institute (602) 870-7540 www.post-tensioning.org RCSC Research Council on Structural Connections www.boltcouncil.org RFCI Resilient Floor Covering Institute (301) 340-8580 www.rfci.com RIS Redwood Inspection Service (888) 225-7339 www.redwoodinspection.com (415) 382-0662 SAE SAE International (877) 606-7323 www.sae.org (724) 776-4841 SDI Steel Deck Institute (847) 458-4647 www.sdi.org SDI Steel Door Institute (440) 899-0010 www.steeldoor.org SEFA Scientific Equipment and Furniture Association (877) 294-5424 www.sefalabs.com (516) 294-5424 SEI/ASCE Structural Engineering Institute/American Society of Civil

Engineers

(See ASCE) SGCC Safety Glazing Certification Council (315) 646-2234 www.sgcc.org SIA Security Industry Association (866) 817-8888 www.siaonline.org (703) 683-2075 SIGMA Sealed Insulating Glass Manufacturers Association (Now IGMA)


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SJI Steel Joist Institute (843) 626-1995 www.steeljoist.org SMA Screen Manufacturers Association (561) 533-0991 www.smacentral.org SMACNA Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' (703) 803-2980 National Association www.smacna.org SMPTE Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (914) 761-1100 www.smpte.org SPFA Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (800) 523-6154 (Formerly: SPI/SPFD - The Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc.;

Spray Polyurethane Foam Division)

www.sprayfoam.org SPIB Southern Pine Inspection Bureau (The) (850) 434-2611 www.spib.org SPRI Single Ply Roofing Industry (781) 647-7026 www.spri.org SSINA Specialty Steel Industry of North America (800) 982-0355 www.ssina.com (202) 342-8630 SSPC SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings (877) 281-7772 www.sspc.org (412) 281-2331 STI Steel Tank Institute (847) 438-8265 www.steeltank.com SWI Steel Window Institute (216) 241-7333 www.steelwindows.com SWRI Sealant, Waterproofing, & Restoration Institute (816) 472-7974 www.swrionline.org TCA Tile Council of America, Inc. (Now TCNA) TCNA Tile Council of North America, Inc. (864) 646-8453 www.tileusa.com TIA/EIA Telecommunications Industry Association/Electronic Industries

Alliance (703) 907-7700

www.tiaonline.org TMS The Masonry Society (303) 939-9700 www.masonrysociety.org TPI Truss Plate Institute, Inc. (703) 683-1010 www.tpinst.org


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TPI Turfgrass Producers International (800) 405-8873 www.turfgrasssod.org (847) 649-5555 TRI Tile Roofing Institute (312) 670-4177 www.tileroofing.org UL Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (877) 854-3577 www.ul.com (847) 272-8800 UNI Uni-Bell PVC Pipe Association (972) 243-3902 www.uni-bell.org USAV USA Volleyball (888) 786-5539 www.usavolleyball.org (719) 228-6800 USGBC U.S. Green Building Council (800) 795-1747 www.usgbc.org USITT United States Institute for Theatre Technology, Inc. (800) 938-7488 www.usitt.org (315) 463-6463 WASTEC Waste Equipment Technology Association (800) 424-2869 www.wastec.org (202) 244-4700 WCLIB West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau (800) 283-1486 www.wclib.org (503) 639-0651 WCMA Window Covering Manufacturers Association (212) 297-2122 www.wcmanet.org WCSC Window Covering Safety Council (800) 506-4636 (Formerly: WCMA - Window Covering Manufacturers

Association) (212) 297-2109

www.windowcoverings.org WDMA Window & Door Manufacturers Association (800) 223-2301 (Formerly: NWWDA - National Wood Window and Door

Association) (847) 299-5200

www.wdma.com WI Woodwork Institute (Formerly: WIC - Woodwork Institute of

California) (916) 372-9943

www.wicnet.org WIC Woodwork Institute of California (Now WI) WMMPA Wood Moulding & Millwork Producers Association (800) 550-7889 www.wmmpa.com (530) 661-9591 WSRCA Western States Roofing Contractors Association (800) 725-0333 www.wsrca.com (650) 570-5441 WWPA Western Wood Products Association (503) 224-3930 www.wwpa.org


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C. Code Agencies: Where abbreviations and acronyms are used in Specifications or other Contract Documents, they shall mean the recognized name of the entities in the following list. Names, telephone numbers, and Web sites are subject to change and are believed to be accurate and up-to-date as of the date of the Contract Documents.

IAPMO International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (909) 472-4100 www.iapmo.org ICC International Code Council (888) 422-7233 www.iccsafe.org ICC-ES ICC Evaluation Service, Inc. (800) 423-6587 www.icc-es.org (562) 699-0543 UBC Uniform Building Code (See ICC)

D. Federal Government Agencies: Where abbreviations and acronyms are used in Specifications or other Contract Documents, they shall mean the recognized name of the entities in the following list. Names, telephone numbers, and Web sites are subject to change and are believed to be accurate and up-to-date as of the date of the Contract Documents.

CE Army Corps of Engineers (202) 761-0011 www.usace.army.mil CPSC Consumer Product Safety Commission (800) 638-2772 www.cpsc.gov (301) 504-7923 DOC Department of Commerce (202) 482-2000 www.commerce.gov DOD Department of Defense (215) 697-6257 http://.dodssp.daps.dla.mil DOE Department of Energy (202) 586-9220 www.energy.gov EPA Environmental Protection Agency (202) 272-0167 www.epa.gov FAA Federal Aviation Administration (866) 835-5322 www.faa.gov FCC Federal Communications Commission (888) 225-5322 www.fcc.gov FDA Food and Drug Administration (888) 463-6332 www.fda.gov GSA General Services Administration (800) 488-3111 www.gsa.gov HUD Department of Housing and Urban Development (202) 708-1112 www.hud.gov


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LBL Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (510) 486-4000 www.lbl.gov NCHRP National Cooperative Highway Research Program (See TRB) NIST National Institute of Standards and Technology (301) 975-6478 www.nist.gov OSHA Occupational Safety & Health Administration (800) 321-6742 www.osha.gov (202) 693-1999 PBS Public Buildings Service (See GSA) PHS Office of Public Health and Science (202) 690-7694 www.osophs.dhhs.gov/ophs RUS Rural Utilities Service (202) 720-9540 (See USDA) SD State Department (202) 647-4000 www.state.gov TRB Transportation Research Board (202) 334-2934 http://gulliver.trb.org USDA Department of Agriculture (202) 720-2791 www.usda.gov USPS Postal Service (202) 268-2000 www.usps.com

E. Standards and Regulations: Where abbreviations and acronyms are used in Specifications or other Contract Documents, they shall mean the recognized name of the standards and regulations in the following list. Names, telephone numbers, and Web sites are subject to change and are believed to be accurate and up-to-date as of the date of the Contract Documents.

ADAAG Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (800) 872-2253 Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) (202) 272-0080 Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities Available from U.S. Access Board www.access-board.gov CFR Code of Federal Regulations (866) 512-1800 Available from Government Printing Office (202) 512-1800 www.gpoaccess.gov/cfr/index.html DOD Department of Defense Military Specifications and Standards (215) 697-2664 Available from Department of Defense Single Stock Point http://dodssp.daps.dla.mil DSCC Defense Supply Center Columbus (See FS)


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FED-STD Federal Standard (See FS) FS Federal Specification (215) 697-2664 Available from Department of Defense Single Stock Point http://dodssp.daps.dla.mil Available from Defense Standardization Program www.dps.dla.mil Available from General Services Administration (202) 619-8925 www.gsa.gov Available from National Institute of Building Sciences (202) 289-7800 www.wbdg.org/ccb FTMS Federal Test Method Standard (See FS) MIL (See MILSPEC) MIL-STD (See MILSPEC) MILSPEC Military Specification and Standards (215) 697-2664 Available from Department of Defense Single Stock Point http://dodssp.daps.dla.mil UFAS Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (800) 872-2253 Available from Access Board (202) 272-0080 www.access-board.gov

F. State Government Agencies: Where abbreviations and acronyms are used in Specifications or other Contract Documents, they shall mean the recognized name of the entities in the following list. Names, telephone numbers, and Web sites are subject to change and are believed to be accurate and up-to-date as of the date of the Contract Documents.

CBHF State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs Bureau of Home

Furnishings and Thermal Insulation (800) 952-5210

www.dca.ca.gov/bhfti (916) 574-2041 CCR California Code of Regulations (916) 323-6815 www.calregs.com CPUC California Public Utilities Commission (415) 703-2782 www.cpuc.ca.gov TFS Texas Forest Service (979) 458-6650 Forest Resource Development http://txforestservice.tamu.edu


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PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)



SECTION 01 50 00 - TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes requirements for temporary utilities, support facilities, and security and protection facilities.

1.2 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Site Plan: Show temporary facilities, utility hookups, staging areas, and parking areas for construction personnel.

B. Fire-Safety Program: Show compliance with requirements of NFPA 241 and authorities having jurisdiction. Indicate Contractor personnel responsible for management of fire-prevention program.

C. Moisture-Protection Plan: Describe procedures and controls for protecting materials and construction from water absorption and damage.

1. Describe delivery, handling, and storage provisions for materials subject to water absorption or water damage.

2. Indicate procedures for discarding water-damaged materials, protocols for mitigating water intrusion into completed Work, and replacing water-damaged Work.

3. Indicate sequencing of work that requires water, such as sprayed fire-resistive materials and grinding, and describe plans for dealing with water from these operations. Show procedures for verifying that wet construction has dried sufficiently to permit installation of finish materials.

D. Dust- and HVAC-Control Plan: Submit coordination drawing and narrative that indicates the dust- and HVAC-control measures proposed for use, proposed locations, and proposed time frame for their operation. Identify further options if proposed measures are later determined to be inadequate. Include the following:

1. Locations of dust-control partitions at each phase of work. 2. HVAC system isolation schematic drawing. 3. Location of proposed air-filtration system discharge. 4. Waste handling procedures. 5. Other dust-control measures.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Electric Service: Comply with NECA, NEMA, and UL standards and regulations for temporary electric service. Install service to comply with NFPA 70.

B. Accessible Temporary Egress: Comply with applicable provisions in the U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board's ADA-ABA Accessibility Guidelines and CBC 2007.



1.4 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Temporary Use of Permanent Facilities: Engage Installer of each permanent service to assume responsibility for operation, maintenance, and protection of each permanent service during its use as a construction facility before Owner's acceptance, regardless of previously assigned responsibilities.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Polyethylene Sheet: Reinforced, fire-resistive sheet, 10-mil minimum thickness, with flame-spread rating of 15 or less per ASTM E 84 and passing NFPA 701 Test Method 2.

B. Dust-Control Adhesive-Surface Walk-off Mats: Provide mats minimum 36 by 60 inches.

C. Insulation: Unfaced mineral-fiber blanket, manufactured from glass, slag wool, or rock wool; with maximum flame-spread and smoke-developed indexes of 25 and 50, respectively.

2.2 EQUIPMENT

A. Fire Extinguishers: Portable, UL rated; with class and extinguishing agent as required by locations and classes of fire exposures.

B. Air-Filtration Units: Primary and secondary HEPA-filter-equipped portable units with four-stage filtration. Provide single switch for emergency shutoff. Configure to run continuously.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION, GENERAL

A. Sanitary Facilities: Provide temporary toilets, wash facilities, and drinking water for use of construction personnel. Comply with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction for type, number, location, operation, and maintenance of fixtures and facilities.

1. Toilets: Use of Owner's existing toilet facilities will be permitted, as long as facilities are cleaned and maintained in a condition acceptable to Owner. At Substantial Completion, restore these facilities to condition existing before initial use.

B. Heating and Cooling: Provide temporary heating and cooling required by construction activities for curing or drying of completed installations or for protecting installed construction from adverse effects of low temperatures or high humidity. Select equipment that will not have a harmful effect on completed installations or elements being installed.

C. Isolation of Work Areas in Occupied Facilities: Prevent dust, fumes, and odors from entering occupied areas.

1. Prior to commencing work, isolate the HVAC system in area where work is to be performed according to coordination drawings.



a. Disconnect supply and return ductwork in work area from HVAC systems servicing occupied areas.

b. Maintain negative air pressure within work area using HEPA-equipped air-filtration units, starting with commencement of temporary partition construction, and continuing until removal of temporary partitions is complete.

2. Maintain dust partitions during the Work. Use vacuum collection attachments on dust-producing equipment. Isolate limited work within occupied areas using portable dust-containment devices.

3. Perform daily construction cleanup and final cleanup using approved, HEPA-filter-equipped vacuum equipment.

D. Ventilation and Humidity Control: Provide temporary ventilation required by construction activities for curing or drying of completed installations or for protecting installed construction from adverse effects of high humidity. Select equipment that will not have a harmful effect on completed installations or elements being installed. Coordinate ventilation requirements to produce ambient condition required and minimize energy consumption.

1. Provide dehumidification systems when required to reduce substrate moisture levels to level required to allow installation or application of finishes.

E. Electric Power Service: Connect to Owner's existing electric power service. Maintain equipment in a condition acceptable to Owner.

F. Lighting: Provide temporary lighting with local switching that provides adequate illumination for construction operations, observations, inspections, and traffic conditions.

1. Install and operate temporary lighting that fulfills security and protection requirements without operating entire system.

2. Install lighting for Project identification sign.

G. Telephone Service: Provide temporary telephone service in common-use facilities for use by all construction personnel. Install one telephone line.

1. At each telephone, post a list of important telephone numbers.

a. Police and fire departments. b. Ambulance service. c. Contractor's home office. d. Contractor's emergency after-hours telephone number. e. Architect's office. f. Engineers' offices. g. Owner's office. h. Principal subcontractors' field and home offices.

2. Provide superintendent with cellular telephone or portable two-way radio for use when away from field office.

H. Parking: Use designated areas of Owner's existing parking areas for construction personnel.

1. Use roof of parking structure.

I. Dewatering Facilities and Drains: Comply with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction. Maintain Project site, excavations, and construction free of water.



1. Dispose of rainwater in a lawful manner that will not result in flooding Project or adjoining properties or endanger permanent Work or temporary facilities.

J. Waste Disposal Facilities: Comply with requirements specified in Division 01 Section "Construction Waste Management and Disposal."

K. Waste Disposal Facilities: Provide waste-collection containers in sizes adequate to handle waste from construction operations. Comply with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction. Comply with progress cleaning requirements in Division 01 Section "Execution."

L. Helicopters, Lifts and Hoists: Provide facilities necessary for hoisting materials and personnel.

1. Existing and new HVAC equipment will not fit inside existing stairs or elevator and must be hoisted from outside the building to and from the installation sites.

2. Contractor is responsible for obtaining and paying for any permits required for lifting materials and equipment onto and from work installation site.

3. Provide rigging and hoisting plan complete with calculations signed by a structural engineer licensed in the state of California for review and approval by AC Transit.

4. Truck cranes, helicopter rental and similar devices used for hoisting materials are considered "tools and equipment" and not temporary facilities.

M. Existing Elevator Use: Use of Owner's existing elevator will be permitted, provided elevators are cleaned and maintained in a condition acceptable to Owner. At Substantial Completion, restore elevators to condition existing before initial use, including replacing worn cables, guide shoes, and similar items of limited life.

1. Do not load elevator beyond it’s rated weight capacity. 2. Provide protective coverings, barriers, devices, signs, or other procedures to protect

elevator car and entrance doors and frame. If, despite such protection, elevators become damaged, engage elevator Installer to restore damaged work so no evidence remains of correction work. Return items that cannot be refinished in field to the shop, make required repairs and refinish entire unit, or provide new units as required.

N. Existing Stair Usage: Use of Owner's existing stairs will be permitted, provided stairs are cleaned and maintained in a condition acceptable to Owner. At Substantial Completion, restore stairs to condition existing before initial use.

1. Provide protective coverings, barriers, devices, signs, or other procedures to protect stairs and to maintain means of egress. If stairs become damaged, restore damaged areas so no evidence remains of correction work.

3.2 SECURITY AND PROTECTION FACILITIES INSTALLATION

A. Protection of Existing Facilities: Protect existing vegetation, equipment, structures, utilities, and other improvements at Project site and on adjacent properties, except those indicated to be removed or altered. Repair damage to existing facilities.

B. Environmental Protection: Provide protection, operate temporary facilities, and conduct construction as required to comply with environmental regulations and that minimize possible air, waterway, and subsoil contamination or pollution or other undesirable effects.

1. Comply with work restrictions specified in Division 01 Section "Summary."



C. Barricades, Warning Signs, and Lights: Comply with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction for erecting structurally adequate barricades, including warning signs and lighting.

D. Temporary Egress: Maintain temporary egress from existing occupied facilities as indicated and as required by authorities having jurisdiction.

E. Temporary Enclosures: Provide temporary enclosures for protection of construction, in progress and completed, from exposure, foul weather, other construction operations, and similar activities. Provide temporary weather tight enclosure for building exterior and roof openings.

1. Polyethylene Sheet: Reinforced, fire-resistive sheet, 10-mil minimum thickness, with flame-spread rating of 15 or less per ASTM E 84 and passing NFPA 701 Test Method 2. Lap over curbs and roof for minimum of 12”. Positively attach sheet to sides of curb to withstand high winds and windblown rain conditions.

2. Where heating or cooling is needed and permanent enclosure is incomplete, insulate temporary enclosures.

F. Temporary Partitions: Provide floor-to-ceiling dustproof partitions to limit dust and dirt migration and to separate areas occupied by Owner from fumes and noise.

1. Construct dustproof partitions with gypsum wallboard with joints taped on occupied side, and fire-retardant-treated plywood on construction operations side.

2. Construct dustproof partitions with two layers of 6-mil polyethylene sheet on each side. Cover floor with two layers of 6-mil polyethylene sheet, extending sheets 18 inches up the sidewalls. Overlap and tape full length of joints. Cover floor with fire-retardant-treated plywood.

a. Construct vestibule and airlock at each entrance through temporary partition with not less than 48 inches between doors. Maintain water-dampened foot mats in vestibule.

3. Where fire-resistance-rated temporary partitions are indicated or are required by authorities having jurisdiction, construct partitions according to the rated assemblies.

4. Insulate partitions to control noise transmission to occupied areas. 5. Seal joints and perimeter. Equip partitions with gasketed dustproof doors and security

locks where openings are required. 6. Protect air-handling equipment. 7. Provide walk-off mats at each entrance through temporary partition.

G. Temporary Fire Protection: Install and maintain temporary fire-protection facilities of types needed to protect against reasonably predictable and controllable fire losses. Comply with NFPA 241; manage fire-prevention program.

1. Prohibit smoking in construction areas. 2. Supervise welding operations, combustion-type temporary heating units, and similar

sources of fire ignition according to requirements of authorities having jurisdiction. 3. Develop and supervise an overall fire-prevention and -protection program for personnel

at Project site. Review needs with local fire department and establish procedures to be followed. Instruct personnel in methods and procedures. Post warnings and information.

4. Provide temporary standpipes and hoses for fire protection. Hang hoses with a warning sign stating that hoses are for fire-protection purposes only and are not to be removed. Match hose size with outlet size and equip with suitable nozzles.



3.3 MOISTURE AND MOLD CONTROL

A. Contractor's Moisture-Protection Plan: Avoid trapping water in finished work. Document visible signs of mold that may appear during construction.

B. Exposed Construction Phase: Before installation of weather barriers, when materials are subject to wetting and exposure and to airborne mold spores, protect as follows:

1. Protect porous materials from water damage. 2. Protect stored and installed material from flowing or standing water. 3. Keep porous and organic materials from coming into prolonged contact with concrete. 4. Remove standing water from decks. 5. Keep deck openings covered or dammed.

C. Partially Enclosed Construction Phase: After installation of weather barriers but before full enclosure and conditioning of building, when installed materials are still subject to infiltration of moisture and ambient mold spores, protect as follows:

1. Do not load or install drywall or other porous materials or components, or items with high organic content, into partially enclosed building.

2. Keep interior spaces reasonably clean and protected from water damage. 3. Periodically collect and remove waste containing cellulose or other organic matter. 4. Discard or replace water-damaged material. 5. Do not install material that is wet. 6. Discard, replace, or clean stored or installed material that begins to grow mold. 7. Perform work in a sequence that allows any wet materials adequate time to dry before

enclosing the material in drywall or other interior finishes.

D. Controlled Construction Phase of Construction: After completing and sealing of the building enclosure but prior to the full operation of permanent HVAC systems, maintain as follows:

1. Control moisture and humidity inside building by maintaining effective dry-in conditions. 2. Use permanent HVAC system to control humidity. 3. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions for temperature, relative humidity, and

exposure to water limits.

a. Hygroscopic materials that may support mold growth, including wood and gypsum-based products, that become wet during the course of construction and remain wet for 48 hours are considered defective.

b. Measure moisture content of materials that have been exposed to moisture during construction operations or after installation. Record readings beginning at time of exposure and continuing daily for 48 hours. Identify materials containing moisture levels higher than allowed. Report findings in writing to Architect.

c. Remove materials that can not be completely restored to their manufactured moisture level within 48 hours.

3.4 OPERATION, TERMINATION, AND REMOVAL

A. Supervision: Enforce strict discipline in use of temporary facilities. To minimize waste and abuse, limit availability of temporary facilities to essential and intended uses.

B. Maintenance: Maintain facilities in good operating condition until removal.



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1. Maintain operation of temporary enclosures, heating, cooling, humidity control, ventilation, and similar facilities on a 24-hour basis where required to achieve indicated results and to avoid possibility of damage.

C. Operate Project-identification-sign lighting daily from dusk until 12:00 midnight.
