El Centro City Council
November 18, 2025

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1) Owner will pay for costs of loading and unloading equipment. 2) Cost of transporting equipment in low bed trailers shall not exceed hourly rates charged by established haulers.
3) Cost of transporting equipment shall not exceed applicable minimum established rates of California Public Utilities Commission or appropriate State Dept. of Transportation.
4) Owner will not make any payment for transporting and loading and unloading equipment if equipment is used on Work in any other way than upon extra Work.
5) Rental period may begin at time equipment is unloaded at Site of extra Work and terminate at end of the performance of the extra Work or Day on which Owner directs Contractor to discontinue use of equipment, whichever first occurs. Excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and Owner legal holidays, unless equipment is used to perform extra Work on such Days, rental time to be paid per Day shall be four hours for zero hours of operation, six hours for four hours of operation and eight hours for eight hours of operation, time being prorated between these parameters. Hours to be paid for equipment that is operated less than eight hours due to breakdowns, shall not exceed eight, less number of hours equipment is inoperative due to breakdowns. h. Employee vehicles are not part of Component 1A, rather, are included within Component 2 (Markup).
i. Equipment costs shall include no other costs, fees or charges.

3. Measurement of Cost of Material (Component 1C). Cost of Material shall be calculated as herein described. Cost of such materials will be cost to purchaser (Contractor, Subcontractor or other forces) from supplier thereof, except as the following are applicable:
a. If cash or trade discount by actual supplier is offered or available to purchaser, it shall be credited to Owner notwithstanding fact that such discount may not have been taken.
b. For materials salvaged upon completion of Work, salvage value of materials shall be deducted from cost, less discounts, of materials. c. If cost of a material is, in opinion of Owner, excessive, then cost of material shall be deemed to be lowest current wholesale price at which material is available in quantities concerned delivered to Site, less any discounts as provided in this Paragraph.
d. Material costs shall include no other costs, fees or charges.

4. Measurement of Cost of Subcontractors (Component 1D). Where reimbursed or calculated per the terms of the Contract Documents, change order or Change Directive, cost of Subcontractors shall be calculated as amounts earned by Subcontractors procured in compliance with the Contract Documents and

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approved by the Owner, provided such subcontractor earned amounts meet the following requirements:
a. Such amounts are earned under the terms of the Subcontracts and the Work complies with the terms of the Contract Documents;
b. Such amounts are properly requested, documented and permitted under the terms of the subcontract(s) and the Contract Documents. c. Total cost to Owner of Direct Costs of Construction (labor, equipment, materials), Markup, and costs of bonds, insurance and taxes, conform to contract limitations (i.e., totals paid by Owner do not exceed the 20% Markup limitation.).

C. Measurement and Payment of Mark Up (Cost Component 2)

1. Markup Percentages for Changed Work (Component 2):
a. Markup on Direct Cost of labor and materials for extra Work shall be 15%.

Markup on Direct Cost of equipment for extra Work shall be 15%. b. When extra Work is performed by Subcontractors, regardless of the number of tiers, total Markup on “Component 1” Direct Costs shall not exceed 20%.

Contractor and its Subcontractors shall divide the 20% as they may agree. c. Under no circumstances shall the total Markup on any extra Work exceed twenty (20) percent, stated as a percent of the Direct Cost of labor, equipment and materials. This limitation shall apply regardless of the actual number of subcontract tiers.
d. On proposals covering both increases and decreases in Contract Sum, Markup shall be allowed on the net increase only as determined above. When the net difference is a deletion, no percentage for Markup shall be allowed, but rather an appropriate percentage deduction shall be issued in the amount of the net difference.

2. Measurement and Payment of Mark Up (Component 2). Mark Up (Component 2) provides complete compensation to Contractor for:
a. All Contractor profit;
b. All Contractor home-office overhead;
c. All Contractor assumption of risk assigned to Contractor under the Contract Documents;
d. Subject to the qualifications below regarding self-performed work, all General Conditions and General Requirements.
e. Profit. Compensation for profit included within Component 2 (Mark Up), includes without limitation: Fees of all types, nature and description; and Profit and margins of all types, nature and description.

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f. Home Office Expenses. Compensation for home office expenses included within Component 2 (Mark Up), includes without limitation: Salaries and other compensation of any type of Contractor’s personnel (management, administrative and clerical), and all direct and indirect operating, travel, payroll, safety, storage, quality control, maintenance and overhead costs of any nature whatsoever, incurred by Contractor at any location other than the Project specific site office, including without limitation, Contractor’s principal or branch offices; insurance premiums other than those for Project specific insurance directed by the Owner in a change order; all hardware, software, supplies and support personnel necessary or convenient for Contractor’s capture, documentation and maintenance of its costs and cost accounting data and cost accounting and control systems and work progress reporting. g. Assumption of Risk. Compensation for Contractor’s assumption of risk under the Contract Documents, included within Component 2 (Mark Up), includes without limitation loss, cost, damage, expense or liability resulting directly or indirectly from any of the following causes (“unallowable costs”), for Contractor and subcontractors of any tier: noncompliance with the Contract Documents, fault or negligence, defective or non-comforming Work, by Contractor or any Subcontractor or Vendor of any tier or anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them, or for whose acts or omissions any of them are responsible or liable at law or under the Contract Documents; cost overruns of any type; costs in excess of any lump sum, not to exceed amount or GMP; costs resulting from bid or “buy out” errors, unallocated scope, or incomplete transfer of scope or contract terms to subcontractors; any costs incurred by Contractor relating to a Change in the Work without a Change Order or Change Directive in accordance with the Contract Documents; costs for work or materials for which no price is fixed in the Contract Documents, unless it is expressly specified that such work or material is to be paid for as extra work. h. General Conditions and Division 1 General Requirements. Compensation for Contractor’s General Conditions and General Requirements Costs included within Component 2 (Mark Up), includes compensation to Contractor for:

Contractor’s direct costs, without overhead or profit, for salaries and related forms of compensation and employer’s costs for labor and personnel costs, of Contractor’s employees and subconsultant’s employees (if any), while and only to the extent they are performing Work at the Project Site. Personnel and Work compensated by this Component include without limitation: All required Project management responsibilities; all on-site services; monthly reporting and scheduling; routine field inspection of Work; general superintendence; general administration and preparation of cost proposals, schedule analysis, change orders and other supporting documentation as necessary; salaries of project superintendent, project engineers, project managers, safety manager, other manager, timekeeper, and secretaries; all cost estimates and updates thereto; development, validation and updates to the project schedule; surveying; estimating. Compensation for Contractor’s General Requirements Costs included within Component 2 (Mark Up), compensates Contractor for its “General Requirements” Costs, including without limitation: all scheduling hardware, software, licenses, equipment, materials and supplies; purchase, lease or rental, build out, procurement, supporting equipment

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and maintenance of temporary on-Site facilities, Project field and office trailers and other temporary facilities, office equipment and supporting utilities; platforms, fencing, cleanup and jobsite security; temporary roads, parking areas, temporary security or safety fencing and barricades, etc.; all Contractor’s motor vehicles used by any Contractor’s personnel, and all costs thereof; all health and safety requirements, required by law or Owner procedures; all surveying; all protection of Work; handling and disposal fees; final cleanup; repair or maintenance; other incidental Work; all items, activities and function similar to any of those described above; all travel, entertainment, lodging, board and the like.
i. Personnel compensated by the Markup Component do not include workers of foreman level or below in the case of self-performed work; rather, such personnel shall be treated as a Direct Cost of Construction. Costs compensated by the Markup component do not include temporary measures specifically required by the changed work, not otherwise required or ongoing in the prosecution of the Work, that commence specifically to support the changed work and conclude with the completion of the changed work. Such costs shall be treated as Direct Costs of Construction. Examples of General Requirements costs that this component may not cover are the following:
temporary barricades or fencing of specific areas required specifically for the changed work; cranes required specifically for the changed work; extra security required specifically for the changed work.

D. Measurement and payment of Bonds Insurance taxes (Component 3). Component 3 (Bonds, Insurance, Taxes) consists of the cost of bonds, insurance and taxes, also referred to as “BIT”.

All State sales and use taxes, applicable County and applicable City sales taxes, shall be included. Federal and Excise tax shall not be included. There is no mark up on BIT.

1.06 EFFECT OF PAYMENT
A. Change Order Compensation is All-Inclusive

1. Except as provided expressly below regarding changes that extend the Contract Time, payment of calculated cost of extra work constitutes full and complete compensation for costs or expense arising from the extra Work, and is intended to be all inclusive.

2. Payment for Direct Cost of Construction (Component 1) is intended to be all-inclusive.

Any costs or risks not delineated within cost of labor, equipment or materials herein, shall be deemed to be within the costs and risks encompassed by the applicable Markups and unallowable in any separate amount.

3. Payment of Markup (Component 2) is intended to be all-inclusive. Contractor waives claims for any further or different payment of cost and risk items delineated herein, other than the allowable percentage markup on costs set forth in the Contract Documents; such separate, further or different cost or risk items shall be unallowable, waived and liquidated within the allowable percentage markup.

4. Contractor shall recover no other costs or markups on extra work of any type, nature or description.

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B. Exception for Changes Extending the Contract Time. Where a change in the Work extends the Contract Time, Contractor may request and recover additional, actual direct costs, provided Contractor can demonstrate such additional costs are (i.) actually incurred performing the Work, (ii.) not compensated by the Markup allowed, and (iii) directly result from the extended Contract Time. Contractor shall make such request and provide such documentation following all required procedures, documentation and time requirements in the Contract Documents, and subject to all contract limitations of liability. Contractor may not seek or recover such costs using formulas (e.g., Eichleay).

C. Limits of Liability / Accord and Satisfaction

1. The foregoing limits of compensation apply in all cases of claims for changed Work, whether calculating Change Proposal Requests, Change Orders or CDs, or calculating claims and/or damages of all types, and applies even in the event of fault, negligence, strict liability, or tort claims of all kinds, including strict liability or negligence. Contractor may recover no other costs arising out of or connected with the performance of extra Work, of any nature.

2. Under no circumstances may Contractor claim or recover special, incidental or consequential damages against Owner, its representatives or agents, whether arising from breach of contract, negligence, strict liability or other tort or legal theory, unless specifically and expressly authorized in the Contract Documents.

3. No change in Work shall be considered a waiver of any other condition of Contract Documents. No claim shall be made for anticipated profit, for loss of profit, for damages, or for extra payment whatever, except as expressly provided for in Contract Documents.

4. Accord and Satisfaction: Every Change Order and accepted CD shall constitute a full accord and satisfaction, and release, of all Contractor (and if applicable, Subcontractor) claims for additional time, money or other relief arising from or relating to the subject matter of the change including, without limitation, impacts of all types, cumulative impacts, inefficiency, overtime, delay and any other type of claim. Contractor may elect to reserve its rights to disputed claims arising from or relating to the changed Work at the time it signs a Change Order or approves a CD, but must do so expressly in a writing delivered concurrently with the executed Change Order or approved CD, and must also submit a Claim for the reserved disputed items pursuant to Article 12 of Document 00 7200 (General Conditions) no later than thirty (30) days after Contractor’s first written notice of its intent to reserve rights. Execution of any Change Order or CD shall constitute Contractor’s representation of its agreement with this provision.

1.07 Miscellaneous Requirements
A. Owner-Furnished Materials. Owner reserves right to furnish materials as it deems advisable, and Contractor shall have no claims for costs and Markup on such materials.

B. Records And Certification

1. All charges shall be recorded daily and summarized in Daily Time Record form attached hereto. Contractor or authorized representative shall complete and sign form each day. Contractor shall also provide with the form: the names and classifications of workers and hours worked by each; an itemization of all materials used; and a list by size type and identification number of equipment and hours operated.

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2. Owner shall have the right to audit all records in possession of Contractor relating to activities covered by Contractor’s claims for modification of Contract, including CD Work. This right shall be specifically enforceable, and any failure of Contractor to voluntarily comply shall be deemed an irrevocable waiver and release of all claims then pending that were or could have been subject to Article 12 of Document 00 72 00, “General Conditions”.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS – NOT USED
PART 3 – EXECUTION – NOT USED

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SECTION 01 30 00

SUBMITTALS
PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS
A. The types of submittal requirements specific in this Section include: Shop Drawings, product data, samples, catalog data, equipment and material lists, elementary diagrams, wiring diagrams, installation instructions, maintenance manuals and instructions, operation brochures and miscellaneous work-related submittals. Individual submittal requirements are specified in applicable sections of each unit of work. Refer to other Sections of the specifications and other Contract Documents of this project of administrative submittals.

B. Definitions: Work-related submittals of this Section are categorized for convenience as follows:

C. Shop Drawings: These include specially-prepared technical data for this project, including drawings, diagrams, performance curves, data sheets, schedules, templates, reports, calculations, instructions, measurements and similar information not in standard printed form for general application to a range of similar projects.

D. Product Data: These include standard printed information on materials, products and systems; not specially-prepared for this project, other than the designation of selections from among available choices printed therein.

E. Samples: These include both fabricated and un-fabricated physical examples of materials, products and units of work; both as complete units and as smaller portions of units of work; either for limited visual inspection or (where indicated) for more detailed testing and analysis.

F. Mock-Ups: These are a special form of samples, which are too large or otherwise inconvenient for handling in specified manner for transmittal of sample submittals.

G. Long Lead Items: These may include traffic signal equipment, underground utilities, hardware, lighting fixtures, and HVAC equipment. Submittals for each of these items shall be submitted to Project Manager / Project Engineer and/or the Architect within 30 days after Notice of Award of Contract.

H. Miscellaneous Submittals: Related directly to the work (non-administrative) include warranties, maintenance agreements, workmanship bonds, project photographs, survey data and reports, physical work records, quality testing and certifying reports, copies of industry standards, record drawings, field measurement data, operating and maintenance materials, overrun stock and similar information, devices and materials applicable to the work and not processed as Shop Drawings, product data or samples.

1.02 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
A. Submittals: Submittals by the Contractor shall include a typewritten list showing each item and manufacturer for approval and review by the Project Manager / Project Engineer and/or the Architect. All submittals that include equipment, which form a system or subsystem, shall be submitted simultaneously for coordination purposes. These submittals shall be corrected by the Contractor to "as-built" conditions prior to the completion of the Project and turned over

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to the Owner.

B. Catalogs: Catalogs for submittals shall have unrelated pages removed, or clearly marked "NOT APPLICABLE", and shall have capacities and specified parameters relating to the item or items clearly marked.

C. Maintenance Manuals and Instructions: Shall indicate routine-type work defined by step-bystep instructions, that should be performed to insure long life and proper operations; the recommended frequency of performance is also to be included. Instructions should include possible trouble spots with diagnosis and correction of each. These manuals shall be submitted to the Owner when the equipment is delivered to the site.

D. Operating Manuals: Shall describe function of each component or subassembly in blockdiagram-type presentation to a degree that a mechanic will understand the product well enough to operate and maintain it. These manuals shall be submitted to the Owner when the equipment is delivered to the site.

E. Record Drawings: Contractor shall prepare a set of record prints showing "as-built" installations of products and materials which differ from the Contract Drawings. Marked-up "as-built" prints shall be submitted to the Owner upon completion and acceptance of Project by the Owner, and will be condition of final payment.

F. Submittal Size and Identification: The size of submittal shall be suitable for intended purpose.

Minimum size 8-1/2" by 11" drawn to an indicated scale and dimensioned in English (not metric) measurements. Each submittal shall indicate:

1. Name and originating company or firm.

2. Contractor's name.

3. Subcontractor's and supplier's name.

4. Preparation and revision dates.

5. Street sequence number.

6. Project title.

7. Description of each enclosure.

8. Specification reference.

9. Reference to any prior actions on the submission.

10. Full identification of materials called out.

11. Statements of reason for any proposed change, proposed adjustment in price and contract time when shop drawings show variations from Contract requirements.

G. Submittal Quantities: Contractor shall provide submittals electronically.

H. Review by the Architect:

1. Submittals stamped "NO EXCEPTION TAKEN", requires no further action by the Architect and fabrication and/or construction may proceed.

2. Submittals stamped "MAKE CORRECTIONS NOTED" requires no further action by the Architect and fabrication and/or construction may proceed contingent upon all corrections being made as noted.

3. Submittals stamped "REJECTED" or "REVISE AND RESUBMIT", requires the Contractor to resubmit them with reasonable promptness and no fabrication or construction may begin.

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4. Resubmittals. If first or subsequent submittal is stamped "REJECTED" or "REVISE AND RESUBMIT", corrective action shall be taken and resubmittal procedure shall be same as for first submittal. A resubmittal shall be assigned a new number with reference made to the original submittal number. The Contractor shall direct specific attention in writing or on resubmitted shop drawing to revisions other than the correction requested by the Architect or previous submissions. a. If more than one resubmittal is required the contractor will be charged for the Architect's time to review any subsequent resubmittals.

J. The Architect will check and review, with reasonable promptness, such drawings and schedules only for conformance with the design concept of the project and compliance with information given in the contract documents. When so directed by the Architect, the Contractor shall make any and all corrections required by the Architect.

1.03 SAMPLES
A. Furnish for review three (3) samples of the various materials, together with the finish thereon, as specified for and intended to be used on or in the work. Samples shall be sent to the office of the Architect, carriage prepaid.

B. Submit all samples for review before purchasing, fabricating, applying, or installing such materials and finishes. The Architect will review or ask for resubmission of samples within 10 days of the Contractor's submission. All reviews will be in writing.

C. The sample shall be assigned a submittal number. A covering letter shall accompany the sample and shall list all items being transmitted, designating their particular usage and location in the project and shall be identified as to manufacturer, trade name, style, model, etc. A Minimum of three reviewed samples shall be returned to the Contractor.

D. Review of a sample shall not be taken in itself to change or modify any contract requirement.

All materials, finishes, and workmanship in the complete building shall be equal in every respect to that of the reviewed sample.

E. All samples where applicable shall be 8" x 10" in size and shall be limited in thickness to a minimum consistent with sample analysis. In lieu thereof, the actual full size item shall be submitted.

F. Samples of value may be returned to the Contractor for use in the project after review, analysis, comparison and/or testing as may be required by the Architect.

G. Field samples shall be prepared at the site by the Contractor as specified in the various sections of these Specifications. Affected finished work shall not be commenced until the Architect has given a written approval for the field samples.

1.04 SHOP DRAWINGS
A. The Contractor shall check and verify all field measurements and shall submit for review, with such promptness as to cause no delay in his own work or in that of any other contractor or subcontractor, all shop or setting drawings and schedules required for the work of the various trades.

B. The term "shop drawings" as used herein includes fabrication, erection and installation, layout, and setting drawings, manufacturers' standard drawings, descriptive literature,

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catalogues and brochures, performance and test data, wiring and control diagrams, all other drawings and descriptive data pertaining to materials, equipment, piping, duct and conduit systems, methods of construction as may be required to show that the materials, equipment or systems, and the positions thereof conform to the Contract Documents. As used herein, the term "manufactured" applies to standard units’ usually mass-produced; and "fabricated" means items specifically assembled or made out of selected materials to meet individual design requirements.

C. Shop drawings shall establish the actual detail of all manufactured or fabricated items, indicate proper relation of adjoining work, amplify design details of mechanical and electrical equipment in proper relation to physical spaces in the structure, and incorporate minor changes of design or construction to suit actual conditions. Shop drawings shall be drawn to scale and shall be completely dimensioned.

D. The shop drawings and all supporting data, catalogs, etc., shall be prepared by the Contractor or his suppliers and subcontractors, but shall be submitted as the instruments of the Contractor.

E. The Contractor shall check the drawings of his suppliers and subcontractors as well as his own drawings before submitting them to the Architect. In particular, the Contractor shall ascertain that the drawings meet all requirements of the contract drawings and specifications and conform to the structural and space conditions. If such shop drawings show variations from contract documents, whether because of standard shop practice or other reasons, the Contractor shall make special mention thereof in his letter of transmittal.

F. The Architect's review of shop drawings shall be general only and shall not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for errors of any sort, for deviations from drawings or specifications, or for conflict with the work of others that may result from such deviations.

Architect's review of a separate item does not indicate a review of an assembly in which the item functions.

1.05 PRODUCT DATA
A. Mark each copy to identify applicable products, models, options and other data; supplement manufacturer's standard data to provide information unique to the work. Include manufacturer's installation instructions when required by the specification section.

1.06 MANUFACTURER'S CERTIFICATES
A. Submit certificates, in duplicate, in accordance with requirements of each specification section.

1.07 TEST RESULTS
A. Submit test results, in duplicate, in accordance with requirements of each specification section.

1.08 SUBSTITUTIONS
A. Comply with requirements of Section 01 63 00, “Substitutions and Product Options” for requests for substitutions.

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SECTION 01 32 30

PROGRESS SCHEDULES
PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY
A. Perform scheduling of Work under this Contract in accordance with requirements of this Document 01 3230.

1. Development of schedule, cost, and resource loading of the Progress Schedule, monthly payment requests, and project status reporting requirements of the Contract Documents shall employ scheduling as required in this Document 01 3230.

2. The Schedule shall be cost-loaded based on Work Breakdown Structure/Schedule of Values as approved by Owner.

3. Preparation of three week “look ahead” schedules. The three-week look-ahead schedule shall list the trades scheduled for the following three weeks, the approximate resource assignment, and the progress in the past week on trades and work activities for the prior week’s three-week lookahead schedule for the prior week. The three-week look-ahead schedule shall be produced and presented at each weekly progress meeting and shall be coordinated with the schedule required under this Document 01 32 30.

4. Submit schedules and reports as specified in General Conditions.

B. Upon Award of Contract, immediately commence development of Initial Schedule to ensure compliance with schedule submittal requirements.

C. Employ competent scheduling personnel or a schedule consultant with experience performing scheduling required herein on a minimum of two prior, similar projects, and with first-hand knowledge of this Project.

1.02 REQUIREMENTS
A. Progress Schedule shall be based on and shall incorporate milestone and completion dates specified in the Contract Documents.

B. Overall time of completion and time of completion for each milestone shown on Progress Schedule shall adhere to times in Agreement Document, unless an earlier (advanced) time of completion is requested by Contractor and agreed to by Owner. A Contract Modification shall formalize any such agreement.

C. The Progress Schedule shall be the basis for evaluating job progress, payment requests, and time extension requests. Responsibility for developing Contract schedule and monitoring actual progress as compared to Progress Schedule rests with Contractor.

D. Failure of Progress Schedule to include any element of the Work or any inaccuracy in Progress Schedule will not relieve Contractor from responsibility for accomplishing the Work in accordance with the Contract. Owner acceptance of Schedule shall be for its use in monitoring and evaluating job progress, payment requests, and time extension

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requests, and shall not, in any manner, impose a duty of care upon Owner, or act to relieve Contractor of its responsibility for means and methods of construction.

E. Transmit to Owner, no less than monthly, current progress schedule in electronic form, to include the entire electronic file without abridgment, inclusive of all updates.

1.03 INITIAL AND ORIGINAL PROGRESS SCHEDULE
A. Initial Schedule submitted for review at the Preconstruction Conference shall serve as Contractor’s schedule for up to thirty (30) Days after the Notice to Proceed.

B. Initial Schedule must indicate detailed plan for the Work to be completed in first thirty (30) Days of the Contract; details of planned mobilization of plant and equipment; sequence of early operations; and procurement of materials and equipment. Show Work beyond thirty (30) Days in summary form.

C. Contractor shall submit its final Schedule for review no later than first progress payment.

Original Schedule and all updates shall comp a standards herein.

D. All Schedules shall be time-scaled.

E. In lieu of providing a cost loaded schedule, Contractor shall provide Owner with a monthly cash flow schedule, showing Contractor’s forecasted expenditures on a monthly basis through completion of the Project. Contractor’s cash flow schedule shall be updated monthly and shall have sufficient detail and accuracy to form a reasonable basis, based upon currently available information, for Owner to project and plan for Project cash flow requirements for the Project duration.

F. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Document 01 32 30, meet with Owner to review and discuss each Schedule (i.e., Initial, Original and monthly updates) within seven (7) Days after each Schedule has been submitted to Owner.

G. Owner review and comment on any Schedule shall be limited to Contract conformance (with sequencing, coordination, and milestone requirements).

H. Contractor shall make corrections to Schedule necessary to comply with Contract requirements and shall adjust Schedule to incorporate any missing information requested by Owner. Resubmit Initial Schedule if requested by Owner.

I. Initial Schedule shall all identify the following milestone events:

J. Notice to Proceed date(s)
K. Substantial completion and project completion at each construction phase L. Start and completion dates for Work in each occupied space M. Utility connections
N. Inspections
O. Original Schedule and all updates shall identify all Work activities in proper sequence for the completion of the Work. Work activities shall include the following:

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P. Major Contractor-furnished equipment, materials, and building elements, and scheduled activities requiring submittals or Owner prior approval.

Q. Show dates for the submission, review, and approval of each submittal. Dates shall be shown for the procurement, fabrications, delivery, and installation of major equipment, materials, and building elements, and for scheduled activities designated by Owner.

R. A minimum of fifteen (15) working days shall be allotted for Owner review for each submittal.

S. System test dates;
T. Dates Contractor request designated working spaces, storage areas, access, and other facilities to be provided by Owner;
U. Dates Contractor requests orders and decisions from Owner; V. Dates Contractor requests Owner-furnished equipment; W. Dates Contractor requests Owner-furnished utilities; X. Connection and relocation of existing utilities;
Y. Connecting to or penetrating existing structures;
Z. Dates Contractor requests access to areas requiring removal of Asbestos containing materials by Owner.

AA. If Contractor is of the opinion that any of the Work included on its Schedule has been impacted, submit to Owner a written Time Impact Evaluation (TIE) in accordance with this Document 01 32 30. The TIE shall be based on the most current update of the Initial Schedule.

1.04 SCHEDULE FORMAT AND LEVEL OF DETAIL
A. Utilize Primavera computer-scheduling software, for all scheduling including schedule updates, and employ scheduling personnel experienced and competent in it. For all activities or impacts shown in schedule, Contractor shall complete all data points in the software to specifically include the activities, their durations, their logic ties and their resources.

B. Each Schedule (Initial, Original and updates) shall indicate all separate fabrication, procurement and field construction activities required for completion of the Work, including but not limited to the following:

C. All Contractor, Subcontractor. and assigned Contractor work shall be shown in a logical work sequence that demonstrates a coordinated plan of work for all Contractors. The intent is to provide a common basis of acceptance, understanding, and communication, as well as interface with other Contractors.

D. Activities related to the delivery of Contractor and Owner-furnished equipment to be Contractor installed per Contract shall be shown.

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E. All activities shall be identified through codes or other identification to indicate the building (i.e. buildings, Site work) and Contractor/Subcontractor responsibility to which they pertain.

F. Break up the Work schedule into activities of durations of approximately twenty-one (21) Work Days or less each, except for non-field construction activities or as otherwise deemed acceptable by Owner.

G. Show the critical path in red. For each activity, show early start, late start, early finish, late finish, durations measured in Days, float, resources, predecessor and successor activities, planned workday/week for the activity, material quantities, and scheduled/actual progress payments.

H. Seasonal weather conditions (which do not constitute a delay as defined herein) shall be considered in the planning and scheduling of all work influenced by high or low ambient temperatures or presence of high moisture for the completion of the Work within the allotted Contract Time.

I. Failure by Contractor to include any element of Work required for performance of the Work on the detailed construction schedule shall not excuse Contractor from completing all Work required within the Contract Time.

J. A three-week “look ahead,” detailed daily bar chart schedule shall be updated and issued weekly in hard copy and electronically.

K. Monthly updates shall include schedule sorts in hard copy, by bid item (geographic work area) with critical items shown in red float and with early/late start and finish dates, to facilitate meaningful review and assessment of schedule.

1.05 MONTHLY SCHEDULE UPDATE SUBMITTALS
A. Following acceptance of Contractor’s Initial Schedule, Contractor shall monitor progress of Work and adjust Schedule each month to reflect actual progress and any anticipated changes to planned activities.

B. Each Schedule update submitted shall be complete, including all information requested for the Initial Schedule and Original Schedule submittal.

C. Each update shall continue to show all Work activities including those already completed.

These completed activities shall accurately reflect “as built” information by indicating when activities were actually started and completed, and Contractor warrants the accuracy of as-built information as shown.

D. A meeting will be held on approximately the 25th of each month to review the Schedule update submittal and progress payment application.

E. At this meeting, at a minimum, the following items will be reviewed: Percent complete of each activity; TIEs for Contract Modifications and Time Extension Request; actual and anticipated activity sequence changes; actual and anticipated duration changes; and actual and anticipated Contractor delays and critical issues.

F. These meetings are considered a critical component of overall monthly schedule update submittal; have appropriate personnel attend. At a minimum, Contractor’s General Superintendent and Scheduler shall attend these meetings.

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G. Plan on the meeting taking no less than four hours.

H. Within five Days after monthly Schedule update meeting, Contractor shall submit on CD the updated Schedule, and reports and charts, both in hard copy and on a CD.

I. Within a reasonable time of receipt of above-noted revised submittals, Owner will either accept or reject monthly schedule update submittal.

J. If accepted, percent complete shown in monthly update will be basis for Application for Payment by Contractor. The schedule update shall be submitted as part of Contractor’s Application for Payment and a basis of such payment.

K. If rejected, update shall be corrected and resubmitted by Contractor before the Application for Payment is submitted. Owner may withhold five percent of monthly progress payment amount until acceptable schedule update is received.

L. Neither updating, changing or revising of any report, curve, schedule or narrative submitted to Owner by Contractor under this Contract, Owner review or acceptance of any such report, curve, schedule or narrative, nor Owner failure to review same, shall have the effect of amending or modifying, in any way, the Contract Substantial Completion date or milestone dates or of modifying or limiting, in any way, Contractor’s obligations under this Contract. Any Owner review is solely for Owner’s internal consideration to reasonably ascertain likelihood of Contractor’s achieving applicable Contract milestones, and Contractor may not rely thereon.

1.06 SCHEDULE REVISIONS
A. Updating the Schedule (Initial and Original) to reflect actual progress shall not be considered revisions to the Schedule. Since scheduling is a dynamic process, however, revisions to activity durations and sequences are expected on a monthly basis.

B. To reflect revisions to the Schedule, provide Owner with a written narrative with a full description and reasons for each Work activity that is revised. For revisions affecting the sequence of Work, provide a schedule diagram that compares the original sequence to the revised sequence of Work. Contractor shall clearly show and discuss any changes in the critical path, and provide the written narrative and schedule diagram for revisions three (3) Days in advance of the monthly schedule update meeting.

C. Schedule revisions shall not be incorporated into any schedule update until Owner has reviewed the revisions. Owner may request further information and justification for schedule revisions and, within three (3) Days, provide Owner with a complete written narrative response to Owner request.

D. If Owner does not accept Contractor’s revision, and Contractor disagrees with Owner position, Contractor has seven (7) Days from receipt of Owner letter rejecting the revision, to provide a written narrative providing full justification and explanation for the revision. Contractor’s failure to respond in writing within seven (7) Days of Owner written rejection of a schedule revision shall be contractually interpreted as acceptance of Owner position, and Contractor waives its rights to subsequently dispute or file a claim regarding Owner position. If Contractor files a timely response as provided in this paragraph, and the parties are still unable to agree, then Owner and Contractor’s rights shall be as provided in Document 00 72 00 (General Conditions) Section 12.

E. At Owner discretion, Contractor can be required to provide Subcontractor certifications of performance regarding proposed schedule revisions affecting said Subcontractors.

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1.07 RECOVERY SCHEDULE
A. If a Schedule update shows a substantial completion date twenty-one (21) Days beyond any Contract Substantial Completion date, or individual Milestone completion dates, Contractor shall submit to Owner within seven (7) Days the proposed revisions to recover the lost time. As part of this submittal, Contractor shall provide a written narrative for each revision made to recapture the lost time. If the revisions include sequence changes, Contractor shall provide a schedule diagram comparing the original sequence to the revised sequence of Work. If Owner requests, Contractor shall show the intended critical path; secure appropriate Subcontractor and supplier consent to the recovery Schedule; submit a narrative explaining trade flow and construction flow changes, duration changes, added/deleted activities, critical path changes and identify all near critical paths and man hour loading assumptions for major Subcontractors.

B. The revisions shall not be incorporated into any Schedule update until Owner has reviewed the revisions.

C. If Owner does not accept Contractor’s revisions, Owner and Contractor shall follow the procedures in paragraphs 6.C through 6.E of this Document 01 32 30.

D. At Owner discretion, Contractor can be required to provide Subcontractor certifications for revisions affecting said Subcontractors.

1.08 TIME IMPACT EVALUATION FOR CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS AND OTHER DELAYS A. When Contractor is directed to proceed with changed work or otherwise requests a time extension, Contractor shall prepare and submit, within fourteen (14) Days from the direction to proceed, a Time Impact Evaluation (TIE) that includes both a written narrative and a schedule diagram depicting how the changed work affects other schedule activities. The schedule diagram shall show how Contractor proposes to incorporate the changed work in the schedule, and how it impacts the current Schedule update critical path or otherwise. Contractor is also responsible for requesting time extensions based on the TIE’s impact on the critical path. The diagram shall be tied to the main sequence of scheduled activities to enable Owner to evaluate the impact of changed work to the scheduled critical path.

B. Comply with the requirements of paragraph 8.A of this Document 01 32 30 for all types of delays such as, but not limited to, Contractor/Subcontractor delays, adverse weather delays, strikes, procurement delays, fabrication delays, etc.

C. Contractor is responsible for all costs associated with the preparation of TIEs, and the process of incorporating TIEs into the current schedule update. Provide Owner with four copies of each TIE both in hard copy and CD.

D. Once agreement has been reached on a TIE, the Contract Time will be adjusted accordingly. If agreement is not reached on a TIE, the Contract Time may be extended in an amount Owner allows, and Contractor may submit a claim for additional time claimed by Contractor as provided in Document 00 72 00 (General Conditions).

1.09 TIME EXTENSIONS
A. Contractor is responsible for requesting time extensions for time impacts that, in the opinion of Contractor, impact the critical path of the current schedule update. Notice of time impacts shall be given in accordance with Document 00 72 00 (General Conditions).

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B. Where an event for which Owner is responsible impacts the projected Substantial Completion date, Contractor shall provide a written mitigation plan, including a schedule diagram, which explains how (e.g., increase crew size, overtime, etc.) the impact can be mitigated. Contractor shall also include a detailed cost breakdown of the labor, equipment, and material Contractor would expend to mitigate Owner-caused time impact.

Contractor shall submit mitigation plan to Owner within fourteen (14) Days from the date of discovery of said impact. Contractor is responsible for the cost to prepare the mitigation plan.

C. Failure to request time, provide TIE, or provide the required mitigation plan will result in Contractor waiving its right to a time extension and cost to mitigate the delay.

D. No time will be granted under the Contract Documents for cumulative effect of changes.

E. Owner will not be obligated to consider any time extension request unless requirements of Contract Documents are complied with.

F. Failure of Contractor to perform in accordance with the current schedule update shall not be excused by submittal of time extension requests.

G. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Document 01 32 30, if Contractor does not submit a TIE within the required fourteen (14) Days for any issue, Contractor hereby agree that Contractor does not require a time extension for that issue.

1.10 PROJECT STATUS REPORTING
A. In addition to submittal requirements for scheduling identified in this Document 01 32 30, Contractor shall provide a monthly project status report (i.e., written narrative report) to be submitted in conjunction with each Schedule as specified herein. Status reporting shall be in form specified in this Article.

B. Contractor shall prepare monthly written narrative reports of status of Project for submission to Owner. Written status reports shall include:

C. Status of major Project components (percent complete, amount of time ahead or behind schedule) and an explanation of how Project will be brought back on schedule if delays have occurred.

D. Progress made on critical activities indicated on each Schedule, including inspections.

E. Explanations for any lack of work on critical path activities planned to be performed during last month.

F. Explanations for any schedule changes, including changes to logic or to activity durations.

G. List of critical activities scheduled to be performed during the next month.

H. Status of major material and equipment procurement.

I. Any delays or other problems encountered during reporting period and recommendations for action to prevent such delays or problems from re-occurring.

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J. Printed report indicating actual versus planned resource loading for each trade and each activity. This report shall be provided on weekly and monthly basis.

K. Actual resource shall be accumulated in field by Contractor, and shall be as noted on Contractor’s daily reports. These reports will be basis for information provided in monthly and weekly printed reports.

L. Contractor shall explain all variances and mitigation measures.

M. Contractor may include any other information pertinent to status of Project. Include additional status information requested by Owner at no additional cost.

N. Status reports, and the information contained therein, shall not .be construed as claims, notice of claims, notice of delay, or requests for changes or compensation.

O. At the close of each workday provide Owner with report of Contractor and its Subcontractors’ work activities for that day, including trades, equipment, work activities worked on, staff levels, and equipment deliveries. Use form acceptable to Owner.

P. Submit all reports and schedule files on CD, in addition to written copies.

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SECTION 01 35 20

CONSTRUCTION INDOOR AIR QUALITY
PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY
A. The Contractor shall provide all necessary equipment and material resources required to meet the requirements of this section.

1.02 SUBMITTALS
A. The Contractor shall provide the following documentation:

1. Construction Indoor Quality Management Plan:
a. The Plan shall identify the five SMACNA IAQ requirements for Occupied Buildings under Construction, 1995, Chapter 3.
1) Part 3.01 of this Section, Indoor Air Quality Plan during Construction, can be used as a basis for development of the plan.
b. Provide a Draft of the plan prior to the start of building construction. c. Provide a Final version of the Construction IAQ Management Plan after completing the requirements of this section.
1) The final Plan must be revised to reflect the actual as-built conditions of this project.

2. Construction Indoor Air Quality Procedures Photographs:
a. Provide photographs of construction IAQ management measures such as protection of ducts and on-site stored or installed absorptive materials. b. Photographs shall be taken on at least three different occasions during the interior finish work:
1) The first two to four weeks of the work.
2) The middle two to four weeks of the work.
3) The last two to four weeks of the work.
c. On each occasion at minimum of six photographs representing at least three different Construction IAQ measures shall be taken. This represents a total of 18 photographs.
d. Photographs shall be color, between 3"x5" and 8"x10" in size and of normal photographic quality (70 pixel resolution or better).

3. Filtration Media Product Data:

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a. Provide cut sheets for filtration media installed:
1) During Construction.
2) During the flush out.
3) After the flush out and prior to occupancy.
4) The cut sheets shall highlight the MERV values of the media.

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3.01 INDOOR AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DURING CONSTRUCTION:

A. During construction the Contractor shall meet or exceed the minimum requirements of the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning National Association (SMACNA), IAQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings under Construction, 2008, Chapters 3 and 4, for the items listed below. The SMACNA guidelines have been modified to address the special issues and needs of a new construction project:

B. HVAC Protection:

1. Protect all air handling and distribution equipment, and air supply and return ducting during construction.

2. Adequately cover and protect all exposed air inlets and outlets openings, grilles, plenums, etc. to prevent water, moisture, dust, and other contaminate intrusion.

3. Apply protection immediately after installation of equipment and ducting.

4. Ducting runs that require more than a single day to install shall be protected at the end of each day's Work.

5. Install air filters with a MERV filtration value of 8, as determined by ASHRAE 52-2- 1999, over all air return grilles.

C. Source Control:

1. Protect stored on-site or installed absorptive or porous materials such as batt insulation and drywall from exposure to moisture.

2. Do not use wet damaged porous materials in the building.

3. Provide adequate ventilation of packaged dry products prior to installation. Remove from packaging and ventilate in a secure, dry, well-ventilated space free from strong contaminant sources and residues.

4. Provide a temperature range of 60 degrees F minimum to 90 degrees F maximum continuously during the ventilation period. Do not ventilate within limits of Work unless otherwise approved by the Architect.

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5. Route material deliveries and construction waste removal around the exterior of the building, not through it.

D. Pathway Interruption:

1. The Owner does not plan to occupy the building until construction is complete.

Pathway interruption is not required for this project.

E. Housekeeping:

1. Minimize accumulation of dust fumes, vapors, or gases in the building.

2. Suppress dust with wetting agents or sweeping compounds.

3. Clean-up dust using a wet rag or damp mop.

4. Increase the cleaning frequency when dust build-up is noted.

5. Remove spills or excess applications of solvent-containing products as soon as possible.

6. Remove accumulated water and keep work areas as dry as possible.

7. Vacuum using HEPA filtered vacuum cleaners.

8. Store volatile liquids, including fuels and solvents, in closed containers and outside of the building when not in use.

9. Keep volatile liquid containers closed when the container is inside of the building and not in use.

F. Scheduling:

1. Schedule for application of interior finishes including time frames for the application of wet materials onto dry materials, dry materials onto wet materials, and expected curing times for applied wet materials.

2. Wet materials include all paints, adhesives, sealants, coatings, finishes, and sprayapplied materials, such as structural fireproofing.

3. Insure that all wet applied interior finish materials are properly and fully cured before installing other finish materials over them.

4. Install carpets and furnishings after all of the interior finish materials have been applied and fully cured.

5. Provide sufficient ventilation, air circulation and air changes to properly cure materials.

6. Provide sufficient ventilation, air circulation and air changes to dissipate excessive humidity when present.

3.02 INDOOR AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY:

A. After completion of the building flush out and immediately prior to occupancy replace of all

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HVAC filtration media installed in the HVAC system during construction and/or during slush out with new filitration media. The new filtration media shall have at least a Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) of 13 as determined by ASHRAE Standard 52.2-1999.

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SECTION 01 41 00

TESTING AND INSPECTION
PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 CONTRACTOR'S QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM
A. The Contractor shall establish a quality control system to perform sufficient inspection and tests of all items of work, including that of his subcontractors, to ensure conformance to the Contract Documents for materials, workmanship, construction, finish, functional performance and identification.

B. This control shall be established for all construction where the Contract Documents provide for specific compliance tests by testing laboratories or engineers.

C. Contractor's control system shall specifically include all testing assigned to the Contractor or his subcontractors by various sections of the Specifications.

1. Contractor's quality control system is the means by which he assures himself that his construction complies with the requirements of the Contract Documents.

2. Controls shall be adequate to cover all construction operations and shall be keyed to the proposed construction schedule.

1.02 INSPECTION OF THE WORK/TESTING LABORATORY
A. The Work shall be conducted under the general observation of the Architect and shall be subject to inspection by the Architect and other representatives of the City to ensure strict compliance with the requirements of the Contract Documents. Such inspection may include mill, plant, shop, or field inspection, as required. The Architect shall be permitted access to all parts of the Work, including plants where materials or equipment are manufactured or fabricated.

B. The presence of the Architect or any inspector(s), however shall not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for the proper execution of the Work in accordance with all requirements of the Contract Documents. Compliance is a duty of the Contractor and said duty shall not be avoided by any act or omission on the part of the Architect or any inspector(s).

C. Testing and inspections per special inspection requirements of the Uniform Building Code, and as called for in these specifications, will be performed by an independent testing laboratory as selected and paid for by the Owner.

D. Testing and inspection services which are performed shall be in accordance with requirements of the Uniform Building Code, current adopted edition, and as specified herein. Testing and inspection services shall verify that work meets the requirements of the contract documents.

1. Selection of the material required to be tested will be by the laboratory and not by the Contractor.

E. Testing and inspections will be performed by an independent testing laboratory selected and employed by the City. Procedural and acceptance criteria are set forth in California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 24 Part 1, Administrative Regulations, Sec. 4-335, for testing of materials and Sec. 4-333 for special inspections and Interpretation of Regulations, IR 1-1, dated 9/89.

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F. Testing and inspection services which are performed shall be in accordance with requirements of CCR Title 24 Part 1, Administrative Regulations, and as specified herein. Testing and inspection services shall verify that work meets the requirements of the Contract Documents.

G. In general, tests and inspections for structural materials shall include all items enumerated on the Structural Tests and Inspections list for this project as prepared and distributed by the Architect.

H. Test reports shall be signed by a registered Civil Engineer licensed in the State of California.

1.03 PAYMENTS
A. Costs of initial testing and special inspection, except as specifically modified hereinafter or specified otherwise in the technical sections, will be paid for by the City, provided such tests indicate compliance with the contract documents. Initial tests and inspections are defined as the first tests and inspections as specified.

B. In the event a test or inspection indicates failure of a material or procedure to meet requirements of the contract documents, costs for retesting will be paid for by the Contractor and backcharged to the subcontractor.

C. Additional tests not specified but requested by the Architect or City, shall be paid for by the City, unless results of such tests or inspections are found not to be in compliance with the Contract Documents, in which case the subcontractor will be backcharged for the costs for initial testing as well as retesting and re-inspection.

D. Costs for additional tests or inspections required because of change in materials being provided or change of source of supply shall be paid for by the Contractor and backcharged to the subcontractor.

E. Costs for any work which is required to correct any deficiencies shall be paid for by the subcontractor.

F. Costs for any testing which is required solely for the convenience of the subcontractor in his scheduling and performance of the work shall be paid for by the subcontractor.

G. Overtime costs for testing and inspections performed outside the regular work day hours, including weekends and holidays, will be paid for by the Contractor and backcharged to the subcontractor.

H. Testing Laboratory will separate and identify on the invoices, the costs covering all testing and inspections which are to be backcharged to the subcontractor as specified above.

1.04 TESTING AND INSPECTION REPORT
A. Testing laboratory will certify in writing that all work specified or required to be tested and inspected conforms to or does not conform to drawings, specifications and applicable building codes.

B. The Testing Laboratory will make the following distribution of all test and inspection reports within 15 days of testing:

City: 2 copies
Architect: 1 copy
Structural Engineer: 1 copy

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Governing Building Dept.: 1 copy
C. Test reports shall include all tests made, regardless of whether such tests indicate that the material is satisfactory or unsatisfactory. Samples taken but not tested shall also be reported.

Records of special sampling operations as required shall also be reported. The reports shall show that the material or materials were sampled and tested in accordance with the requirements of CCR Title 24 Part 1 Administrative Regulations, Part 2 California Building Code, and with the approved specifications. They shall also state definitely whether or not the material or materials tested comply with requirements.

1.05 REPORTING TEST OR INSPECTION FAILURES
A. Immediately upon Testing Laboratory determination of a test or inspection failure, the Laboratory will telephone the results of test to Architect. On the same day, Laboratory will send written test results to those named on above distribution list.

B. Immediately upon notification of test or inspection failure, the Contractor shall notify the Architect of the test results and what steps will be taken to correct the problem areas.

1.06 AVAILABILITY OF SAMPLES
A. Contractor shall make materials required for testing available to Laboratory and assist in acquiring these materials as directed by Architect. The samples shall be taken under the immediate direction and supervision of the Testing Laboratory.

B. If work which is required to be tested or inspected is covered up without prior notice or approval, such work may be uncovered at the discretion of Architect.

C. Unless otherwise specified, Contractor shall notify Testing Laboratory a minimum of ten (10) working days in advance of all required tests, and a minimum of two (2) working days in advance of all required inspections.

D. Contractor shall give sufficient advance notice to Testing Laboratory in the event of cancellation or time extension of a scheduled test or inspection.

E. Material shipped by the Contractor from the source of supply before having satisfactorily passed such testing and inspection or before the receipt of notice from the City's Representative that such testing and inspection will not be required, shall not be incorporated in the Project.

1.07 REMOVAL OF MATERIALS
A. Unless otherwise directed, materials not conforming to the requirements of Contract Documents shall be promptly removed from the job site.

1.08 INSPECTION BY THE CITY
A. The Architect shall at all times have access for the purpose of inspection to all parts of the work and to the shops wherein the work is in preparation, and the Contractor shall at all times maintain proper facilities and provide safe access for such inspection.

B. The City shall have the right to reject materials and workmanship which are defective, or to require their correction. Rejected workmanship shall be satisfactorily corrected and rejected materials shall be removed from the premises without charge to the City. If the Contractor does not correct such rejected work within a reasonable time, fixed by written notice, the City may correct such

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rejected work and charge the expense to the Contractor.

C. Should it be considered necessary or advisable by the City at any time before final acceptance of the entire work to make an examination of work already completed by removing or tearing out the completed work, the Contractor shall on request promptly furnish necessary facilities, labor and materials. If such work is found to be defective in any respect due to fault of the Contractor or his subcontractor, he shall defray all expenses of such examinations and of satisfactory reconstruction. If, however, such work is found to meet the requirements of the Contract, the additional cost of labor and material necessarily involved in the examination and replacement shall be allowed the Contractor.

1.09 CITY'S INSPECTOR
A. An Inspector employed by the City in accordance with the requirements of CCR Title 24 Part 1, Administrative Regulations, will be assigned to the work. His duties are specifically defined in CCR Title 24 Part 1, Sec. 4-342.

B. The work of construction in all stages of progress shall be subject to the personal continuous observation of the Inspector. He shall have free access to any or all parts of the work at any time.

The Contractor shall furnish the Inspector reasonable facilities for obtaining such information as may be necessary to keep him fully informed respecting the progress and manner of the work and the character of the materials. Inspection of the work shall not relieve the Contractor from any obligation to fulfill this Contract.

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SECTION 01 42 00

REFERENCES AND DEFINITIONS
PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY
A. Section includes: Reference Standards, abbreviations, symbols, and definitions used in Contract Documents. Full titles are given in this Section for standards cited in other Sections of Specifications.

1.02 REFERENCES
A. Reference to standards, specifications, manuals, or codes of any technical society, organization, or association, or to the laws or regulations of any governmental authority, whether such reference be specific or by implication, shall mean the latest standard, specification, manual, code, or laws or regulations in effect at the time of opening of Bids, except as may be otherwise specifically stated in the Contract Documents.

B. If during the performance of the Work, Contractor discovers any conflict, error, ambiguity, or discrepancy within the Contract Document or between the Contract Documents and any provision of any such law or regulation applicable to the performance of the Work or of any such standard, specification, manual, or code or of any instruction of any supplier, Contractor shall report it in writing at once to Owner’s Representative and Architect/Engineer, and Contractor shall not proceed with the Work affected thereby until consent to do so is given by Owner.

1.03 PRECEDENCE
A. Except as otherwise specifically stated in the Contract Document or as may be provided by Change Order, CCD, or Supplemental Instruction, the provisions of the Contract Documents shall take precedence in resolving any conflict, error, ambiguity, or discrepancy between the provisions of the Contract Documents and:

1. The provisions of any such standard, specification, manual, code, or instruction (whether or not specifically incorporated by reference in the Contract Document); or,

2. The provisions of any such laws or regulations applicable to the performance of the Work (unless such an interpretation of the provisions of the Contract Documents would result in violation of such law or regulation).

B. No provision of any such standard, specification, manual, code, or instruction shall be effective to change the duties and responsibilities of Owner, Owner’s Representative, Architect/Engineer or Contractor, or any of their subcontractors, consultants, agents, or employees, from those set forth in the Contract Documents, nor shall it be effective to assign to Owner, Architect/Engineer, or any of their consultants, agents, representatives or employees any duty or authority to supervise or direct the furnishing or performance of the Work or any duty or authority to undertake responsibility inconsistent with the provisions of the

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Contract Documents.

C. Referenced Grades, Classes, and Types. Where an alternative or optional grade, class, or type of product or execution is included in a reference but is not identified in Drawings or in Specifications, provide the highest, best, and greatest of the alternatives or options for the intended use and prevailing conditions.

D. Edition Date of References. When an edition or effective date of a reference is not given, it shall be understood to be the current edition or latest revision published as of the date of opening Bids. All amendments, changes, errata and supplements as of the effective date shall be included.

E. ASTM and ANSI References. Specifications and Standards of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) are identified in the Drawings and Specifications by the abbreviation and number only and may not be further identified by title, date, revision, or amendment. IT is presumed that Contractor is familiar with and has access to these nationally – and industry – recognized specifications and standards.

1.04 DEFINITIONS
A. Meaning of Words and Phrases. Wherever any of the words or phrases defined below, or a pronoun used in place thereof, is used in any part of the Contract Documents, it shall have the meaning here set forth. Where abbreviations and symbols are used, such abbreviations and symbols shall be given their common meaning in the construction industry. In the Contract Documents, the neuter gender includes the feminine and masculine, and the singular number includes the plural.

B. While Owner has made an effort to identify all defined terms with initial caps, the following definitions shall apply regardless of case unless the context otherwise requires:

1. Addenda: Written or graphic instruments issued prior to the opening of Bids, which clarify, correct, or change the bidding requirements or the Contract Documents. Addenda shall not include the minutes of the PreBid Conference and/or Site Visit.

2. Agreement: Agreement is the basic Contract Document that binds the parties to construction Work. Agreement defines relationships and obligations between Owner and Contractor and by reference incorporates Conditions of Contract, Drawings, and Specifications and contains Addenda and all Modifications subsequent to execution of Contract Documents.

3. Alternate: Work added to or deducted from the base Bid, if accepted by Owner.

4. Application for Payment: Written application or monthly or periodic progress or final payment made by Contractor complying with the Contract Documents.

5. Approved Equal: Approved in writing by Owner as being of equivalent quality, utility and appearance.

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6. Architect/Engineer: If used elsewhere in the Contract Documents, “Architect/Engineer” shall mean a person (or that person’s firm) holding a valid California State Architect’s or Engineer’s license representing the Owner in the administration of the Contract Documents.

Architect/Engineer may be an employee of or an independent consultant to Owner. When Architect/Engineer is referred to within the Contract Documents and not an employee of Owner, Architect/Engineer shall be construed to include employee of Architect/Engineer and/or employees that Architect/Engineer supervises. When the designated Architect/Engineer is an employee of Owner, his or her authorized representatives on the Project will be included under the term Architect/Engineer. If Architect/Engineer is an employee of Owner, Architect/Engineer is the beneficiary of all Contractor obligations to Owner, including without limitation, all releases and indemnities.

Architect/Engineer may also be referred to as Architect or Engineer.

7. Asbestos: Any material that contains more than one percent asbestos and is friable or is releasing asbestos fibers into the air above current action levels established by OSHA or Cal/OSHA.

8. Bid: The offer or proposal of the Bidder submitted on the prescribed form(s) setting forth the prices for the Work to be performed.

9. Bidder: One who submits a Bid.

10. Bidding Documents: All documents comprising the Project Manual (including all documents and Specification Sections listed in Document 00 00 00 - Table of Contents), including documents supplied for bidding purposes only and Contract Documents.

11. Board: The governing body of the Owner.

12. Business Day: Any Day other than Saturday, Sunday, and the following days that have been designated as holidays by Owner. If a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday will be the holiday. If a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be the holiday. The following are holidays: New Year’s Day, January 1; Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday, third Monday in January; Lincoln’s Birthday, February 12; Presidents’ Day, third Monday in February; Memorial Day, last Monday in May; Independence Day, July 4; Labor Day, first Monday in September; Veterans’ Day, November 11; Thanksgiving Day, as designated by the President; The Day following Thanksgiving Day; Christmas Day, December 25; each day appointed by the Governor of California and formally recognized by the Governing Board as a day of mourning, thanksgiving, or special observance.

13. By Owner: Work that will be performed by Owner or its agents at the Owner’s expense.

14. By Others: Work that is outside scope of Work to be performed by Contractor under this Contract, which will be performed by Owner, other contractors, or other means.

15. Change Order: A written instrument prepared by Owner and signed by Owner and Contractor, stating their agreement upon all of the following:

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(i.) a change in the Work; (ii.) the amount of the adjustment in the Contract Sum, if any; and (iii.) the amount of the adjustment in the Contract Time, if any.

16. Code Inspector: A local or state agency responsible for the enforcement of applicable codes and regulations.

17. Concealed: Work not exposed to view in the finished Work, including within or behind various construction elements.

18. Construction Change Directive (“CCD”): A written order prepared and signed by Owner, directing a change in the Work and stating a proposed basis for adjustment, if any, in the Contract Sum or Contract Time, or both.

19. Contract Amount: a change order price, line item price, Contract Sum, or other price assigned to a scope of work.

20. Contract Conditions or Conditions of the Contract: Consists of two parts:

General Conditions and Supplementary Conditions. General Conditions are general clauses that are common to the Owner Contracts.

Supplementary Conditions modify or supplement General Conditions to meet specific requirements for Contract Documents.

21. Contract Documents and Contract: Contract Documents and Contract shall consist of the documents identified as the Contract Documents in the Construction Services Agreement and the General Conditions, plus all changes, Addenda, and modifications thereto.

22. Contract Modification: Either: (i.) a written amendment to Contract signed by Contractor and Owner; or (ii.) a Change Order; or (iii.) a Construction Change Directive; or (iv.) a written directive for a minor change in the Work issued by Owner.

23. Contract Sum: The sum stated in the Agreement and, including authorized adjustments, the total amount payable by Owner to Contractor for performance of the Work and the contract Documents.

The Contract Sum is also sometimes referred to as the Contract Price or the Contract Amount.

24. Contract Time: The number or numbers of Days or the dates stated in the Agreement to achieve Substantial Completion of the Work or designated Milestones; and/or to achieve Final Completion of the Work so that it is ready for final payment and is accepted.

25. Contractor: The person or entity identified as such in the Agreement and referred to throughout the Contract Documents as if singular in number and neutral in gender. The term “Contractor” means the Contractor or its authorized representative.

26. Contractor’s Employees: Persons engaged in execution of Work under Contract as direct employees of Contractor, as Subcontractors, or as employees of Subcontractors.

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27. Day: One calendar day of 24 hours measured from midnight to the next midnight, unless the word “day” is specifically modified to the contrary.

28. Defective: An adjective which, when modifying the word “Work,” refers to Work that is unsatisfactory or unsuited for the use intended, faulty, or deficient, that does not conform to the Contract Documents, or does not meet the requirements of any inspection, reference standard, test or approval referred to in the Contract Documents (including but not limited to approval of Samples and “or equal” items), or has been damaged prior to final payment (unless responsibility for the protection thereof has been assumed by Owner).

29. Drawings: The graphic and pictorial portions of Contract Documents, wherever located and whenever issued, showing the design, location and dimensions of the Work, generally including plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules and diagrams.

30. Equal: Equal in opinion of Owner. Burden of proof of equality is responsibility of Contractor.

31. Final Acceptance of Final Completion: Owner’s acceptance of the Work as satisfactorily completed in accordance with Contract Documents.

Requirements for Final Acceptance/Final Completion include, but are not limited to:
a. Final cleaning is completed.
b. All systems having been tested and accepted as having met requirements of Contract Documents.
c. All required instructions and training sessions having been given by Contractor.
d. All Project Record Documents having been submitted by Contractor, reviewed by Owner, and accepted by Owner.
e. All punch list Work, as directed by Owner, having been completed by Contractor.
f. Generally, all Work, except Contractor maintenance after Final Acceptance/Final Completion, having been completed to
satisfaction of Owner.

32. Force Account: Work directed to be performed without prior agreement as to lump sum or unit price cost thereof, and which is to be billed at cost for labor, materials, equipment, taxes, and other costs, plus a specified percentage for overhead and profit.

33. Exposed: Work exposed to view in the finished Work, including behind louvers, grilles, registers and various other construction elements.

34. Furnish: Supply only, do not install.

35. Indicated: Shown or noted on the Drawings.

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36. Install: Install or apply only, do not furnish.

37. Latent: Not apparent by reasonable inspection, including but not limited to, the inspections and research required as a condition to bidding under the City of El Centro’s General Conditions.

38. Law: Unless otherwise limited, all applicable laws including without limitation all federal, state, and local laws, statues, standards, rules, regulations, ordinances, and judicial and administrative decisions.

39. Material: This word shall be construed to embrace machinery, manufactured articles, materials of construction (fabricated or otherwise), and any other classes of material to be furnished in connection with Contract, except where a more limited meaning is indicated by context.

40. Milestone: A principal event specified in Contract Documents relating to an intermediate completion date or time prior to Substantial Completion of all Work.

41. Modification: Same as Contract Modification.

42. Not in Contract or “NIC”: Work that is outside the scope of Work to be performed by Contractor under Contract Documents.

43. Notice of Completion: Shall have the meaning provided in California Civil Code §3093, and any successor statue.

44. Off Site: Outside geographical location of the Project.

45. Owner: See General Conditions.

46. Owner-Furnished, Contractor Installed: Items furnished by Owner at its cost for installation by Contractor at its cost under Contract Documents.

47. Owner’s Representative(s): See General Conditions.

48. Partial Utilization: use by Owner of a substantially completed part of the Work for the purpose for which it is intended (or a related purpose) prior to Substantial Completion of all of the Work.

49. PCBs: Polychlorinated biphenyls.

50. Phase: A specified portion of the Work (if any) specifically identified as a Phase in Document 01 10 00 -Summary of Work.

51. Product Data: That information (brochures, catalog sheets, manufacturer’s cut sheets, etc.) supplied by vendors having technical and commercial characteristics of the supplied equipment or material and accompanying commercial terms such as warranties, instructions, and manuals.

52. Progress Repot: A periodic report submitted by Contractor to Owner with progress payment invoices accompanying progress schedule. See General Conditions.

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53. Project: Total construction of which Work performed under Contract Documents may be whole or part.

54. Project Manager: If used elsewhere in the Contract Documents, “Project Manager” shall mean a person representing the Owner in the administration of the Contract Documents. Project Manager may be an employee of or an independent consultant to Owner. When Project Manager is referred to within the Contract Documents and no Project Manager has in fact been designated, then the matter shall be referred to Owner. The term Project Manager shall be construed to include employees of Project Manager and/or employees that Project Manager supervises. When the designated Project Manager is an employee of Owner, his or her authorized representatives on the Project will be included under the term Project Manager. IF project Manager is an employee of Owner Project Manager is the beneficiary of all Contractor obligations to Owner, including without limitation, all releases and indemnities.

55. Project Manual: Project Manual consists of Bidding Requirements, Agreement, Bonds, Certificates, Contract Conditions, Drawings, and Specifications.

56. Project Record Documents: All Project deliverables required under the Contract Documents, including without limitation, as built drawings; Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manuals; and Machine Inventory Sheets.

57. Provide: Furnish and Install.

58. Request for Information (“RFI”): A document prepared by Contractor requesting information regarding the Project or Contract Documents.

The RFI system is also a means for Owner to submit Contract Document clarifications or supplements to Contractor.

59. Request for Proposals (“RFP”): A document issued by Owner to Contractor whereby Owner may initiate changes in the WORK OR contract Time as provided in Contract Documents.

60. Request for Substitution (“RFS”): A document prepared by Contractor requesting substitution of materials as permitted and to the extent permitted in Contract Documents.

61. RFI-Reply: A document consisting of supplementary details, instructions, or information issued by Owner that clarifies or supplements Contract Documents, and with which Contractor shall comply. RFIReplies do not constitute changes in Contract Sum or Contract Time except as otherwise agreed in writing by Owner. RFI-Replies will be issued through the RFI administrative system.

62. Samples: Physical examples of materials, equipment, or workmanship that are representative of some portion of the Work and which establish the standards by which such portion of the Work will be judged.

63. Shop Drawings: All drawings, diagrams, illustrations, schedules, and other data or information which are specifically prepared or assembled

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by or for Contractor and submitted by Contractor to illustrate some portion of the Work.

64. Shown: As indicated on Drawings.

65. Site: The particular geographical location of Work performed pursuant to the Contract Documents.

66. Specifications: The written portion of the Contract Documents consisting of requirements for materials, equipment, construction systems, standards, and workmanship for the Work; performance of related services.

67. Specified: As written in Specifications.

68. Subcontractor: A person or entity that has a direct contract with Contractor to perform a portion of the Work at the Site. The term “Subcontractor” is referred to throughout the Contract Documents as if singular in number and neutral in gender and means a Subcontractor or an authorized representative of the Subcontractor. The term “Subcontractor” does not include a separate contractor or subcontractors of a separate contractor.

69. Substantial Completion: The Work (or a specified part thereof) has progressed to the point where, in the opinion of Owner as evidenced by a notice or certificate of Substantial Completion, the Work is sufficiently complete, in accordance with Contract Documents, so that the Work (or specified part) can be utilized for the purposes for which it is intended, and unperformed or incomplete work elements are minor in nature; or if no such certificate is issued, when the Work (or specified part) is complete and ready for final payment as evidenced by written recommendation of Owner for final payment. The terms “Substantially Complete” and “Substantially Completed” as applied to all or part of the Work refer to Substantial Completion thereof.

70. Supplemental Instruction: A written directive from Owner Contractor ordering alterations or Modifications that do not result in change in Contract Sum or Contract Time, and do not substantially change Drawings or Specifications.

71. Testing and special inspection agency: An independent entity engaged to inspect and/or test and workmanship, materials, or manner of construction of buildings, or portions of buildings, to determine if such construction complies with the Contract Documents and applicable codes.

72. Underground Facilities: All pipelines, conduits, ducts, cables, wires, manholes, vaults, tanks, tunnels or other such facilities or attachments, and any encasements containing such facilities that have been installed underground to furnish any of the following services or materials:

Electricity, gases, chemicals, steam, liquid petroleum products, telephone or other communications, cable television, sewage and drainage removal, traffic or other control systems, or water.

73. Unit Price Work: Shall be the portions of the Work for which a unit price

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is provided in the Proposal Bid Form or Section 01 10 00 Summary of Work.

74. Work: The entire completed construction, or the various separately identifiable parts thereof, required to be furnished under the Contract Documents within the Contract Time. Work includes and is the result of performing or furnishing labor and furnishing and incorporating materials and equipment into the construction, and performing or furnishing services and furnishing documents, all as required by the Contract Documents including everything shown in the Drawings and set forth in Specifications. Wherever the work “work” is used, rather than the word “Work,” it shall be understood to have its ordinary and customary meaning.

C. Other Defined Terms. The following terms are not necessarily identified with initial caps; however, they shall have the meaning set forth below:

1. Wherever words “as directed,” as “as required,” “as permitted,” or words of like effect are used, it shall be understood that direction, requirements, or permission of Owner is intended. Words sufficient, “necessary,” “proper,” and the like shall mean sufficient necessary, or proper in judgment of Owner. Words “approved,” “acceptable,” “satisfactory,” “favorably reviewed,” or words of like import, shall mean approved by, or acceptable to, or satisfactory to, or favorably reviewed by Owner.

2. Wherever the word “may” or “ought” is used, the action to which it refers is discretionary. Wherever the word “shall” or “will” is used, the action to which it refers is mandatory.

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PART 3 – EXECUTION – NOT USED

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY
A. This Section establishes general requirements pertaining to abatement and control of environmental pollution arising from activities of the Contractor and his subcontractor or subcontractors in performance of the Work of the Contract.

1. The Contractor is required to implement Best Management Practices (BMP’s) during construction and prevent pollution to the storm water conveyance system. Also, adjacent storm drain inlets shall be protected at all times during the construction of the improvements.

2. Prior to the Notice to Proceed with construction, the Contractor shall complete, sign and submit the Construction Storm Water Management Plan (CSWMP) Form, to manage storm water and non-storm water discharges from the site at all times. The CSWMP shall describe all BMP’s to be implemented during construction. Specific BMP implementation may be dependent on wet or dry season operations, all to the satisfaction of the Architect. Contractor is responsible for complying with all codes, regulations, and modifications required by authorities having jurisdiction regarding the SWPPP.

B. Related work:

1. Documents affecting work of this Section include, but are not necessarily limited to, General Conditions and other Sections in Division 1 of these Specifications.

2. Additional requirements may be stated in various other Sections of the Specifications.

3. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan and Erosion Control Plan.

C. Definitions:

1. The term "environmental pollution," as used in this Section, means:
a. The presence of chemical, physical, or biological elements or agents which:
1) Adversely affect human health and/or welfare;
2) Unfavorably alter ecological balances that are of importance to human life; 3) Affect other species of importance to man;
4) Degrade the utility of the environment for aesthetic and/or recreational purposes;
b. The control of environmental pollution requires consideration of air, water and land, and involves noise, solid waste-management, and management of radiant energy and radioactive materials, as well as other pollutants.

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2. Contaminants:
a. "Sediment" means soil and other debris that have been eroded and transported by runoff water.
b. "Solid waste" means rubbish, debris, garbage, and other discarded solid materials resulting from construction activities, including a variety of combustible and noncombustible wastes such as ashes, waste materials resulting from construction or maintenance and repair work, leaves, and tree trimmings. c. "Chemical waste" includes petroleum products, bituminous materials, salts, acids, alkalis, herbicides, pesticides, disinfectants, organic chemicals, and inorganic wastes; some of which may be classified as "hazardous." d."Sanitary wastes":
1) "Sewage" means that which is considered as domestic sanitary sewage; 2) "Garbage" means refuse and scraps resulting from preparation, cooking, dispensing, and consumption of food.
e. "Hazardous materials" means such materials as are so defined by applicable laws and regulations.

1.02 SUBMITTALS
A. Comply with pertinent provisions of Section 01 30 00.

B. Prior to commencement of the Work of this Contract:

1. Compile and submit to the Architect a written environmental protection program proposed by the Contractor for compliance with the requirements of this Section.

2. Meet with the Architect to review the proposed environmental protection program and to make any changes in the plan, as required by the Architect, prior to commencement of the Work.

3. Prior to commencement of the Work, secure the Architect's approval of the written environmental protection program.

4. Obtain all necessary Federal and State approvals.

1.03 QUALITY CONTROL
A. Use adequate numbers of skilled workmen thoroughly trained and experienced in the necessary crafts and completely familiar with the specified requirements and methods needed for proper performance of the work of this Section.

B. Comply with all pertinent Federal, State, and local regulations pertaining to water, air, solid waste, and noise pollution.

C. Require subcontractors to comply with the provisions of this Section.

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1.04 PAYMENT
A. Full compensation for making said provisions shall be considered as included in the contract price paid for the various items of work involved, and no additional compensation shall be allowed therefore.

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PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.01 GENERAL
A. Provide protection, operate temporary facilities and conduct construction in ways and by methods that comply with environmental regulations, and minimize the possibility that air, waterways and subsoil might be contaminated or polluted, or that other undesirable effects might result. Avoid use of tools and equipment which produce harmful noise over 85 decibels at 100 feet.

3.02 PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
A. It is intended that the land resources within boundaries of the Project, but outside the limits of permanent Work performed under this Contract, shall be preserved in their present condition or be restored to a condition after completion of construction that will appear to be natural and not detract from the appearance of the Project.

1. Areas outside the project boundary are to be considered environmentally sensitive lands. No impact on these areas will be permitted, including disposing of construction materials, grading operations, storage or vehicles and equipment, access to other areas of the site or any other activity connected to the project.

B. Insofar as possible, Contractor shall confine activities to pertinent areas defined on the Drawings or elsewhere in the Contract Documents.

1. Return construction areas to their pre-construction elevations except where surface elevations are otherwise noted to be changed.

2. Maintain natural drainage patterns.

3. Conduct construction activities in such a manner that pooling of stagnant water will not occur at any time.

C. Land resources:

1. Do not remove, cut, deface, injure, or destroy trees or other vegetation outside the limits of the Work.

2. Do not remove, cut, deface, injure, or destroy trees or other vegetation inside the work area limits except as allowed in writing by the Architect.

3. Land resources damaged by the Contractor shall be promptly replaced or repaired to the approval of the District and at the Contractor's expense.

D. Tree trimming:

1. In accordance with recognized standards for such work, and as indicated, trim and seal

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tree limbs overhanging the line of the Work and in danger of being damaged by the Contractor's operations.

2. Remove other tree limbs as directed by the Architect so the tree will present a balanced appearance.

3. Roots:
a. Do not cut roots unnecessarily during excavating or trenching operations. b. Expose roots 3" in diameter or larger, encountered in the course of excavation, and do not sever but wrap them in burlap as a protective measure while exposed.
c. At the edge of the excavation or trench, neatly trim all roots 1" in diameter or larger that are severed in the course of excavation and paint them with a heavy coat of tree seal approved by the Architect.

E. Do not allow the depositing of mud and debris from construction vehicles onto public streets; sweep turning areas and pavement entrances as needed to remove any and all spills or material tracked onto the public street.

F. Water resources:

1. Reference General Conditions regarding compliance with State Storm Water permit for Construction. Prevent oily or other hazardous substances from entering the ground, drainage areas, or other bodies of water in such quantities as to affect aesthetics or normal use or to produce a measurable impact upon the area.

2. In accordance with applicable regulations, gather and dispose of soil or water which is contaminated with oily substance due to the Contractor's operations.

3. De-chlorinate chlorinated water prior to discharge, and do not permit chlorinated water to enter the ground or surface waters.

4. Do not pump ground water into natural surface water channels or in any other manner permit ground water to enter natural surface water.

G. Noise control:

1. Do not permit noise levels exceeding the following:
a. Trenchers, pavers, graders, and trucks: 85 dba at 100 feet as measured under the noisiest operating conditions;
b. All other equipment: 85 dba at 50 feet.
c. Use "whisperized" type generators as approved by the Architect.

2. Jack hammers:
a. Equip with exhaust mufflers and steel muffling sleeves; b. Use "whisperized" type air compressors as approved by the Architect.

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3. Operations:
a. Keep noisy equipment as far as possible from noise-sensitive site boundaries; b. Do not leave machines idling;
c. Use electric power in lieu of internal combustion engine power when practicable; d. Do not leave equipment on when unattended.
e. Maintain equipment in a manner to reduce noise from excessive vibration, faulty mufflers, and similar sources;
f. Provide mufflers on all engines;
g. Schedule operations to minimize their duration at any given location.

4. Monitoring:
a. As needed, provide portable sound metering devices meeting requirements of.

ANSI S1.4 for Type 2 sound level meters.
b. Promptly locate and correct non-complying noise levels.

3.02 BURNING RUBBISH AND DEBRIS
A. Open burning of rubbish, debris, and/or other combustibles will not be permitted on the site.

3.03 DUST CONTROL
A. Provide within the proposed plan for environment protection an acceptable program to prevent generation of dust due to operation under this Contract. This includes dust in the buildings.

3.04 COMPLIANCE
A. The Architect will notify the Contractor in writing of any noncompliance with the provisions of this Section, and will describe actions to be taken.

1. Such notice, when delivered to the Contractor or his authorized representative at the job site, will be deemed sufficient for the purpose.

2. Immediately upon receipt of such notice, initiate the required action or actions.

B. Noncompliance:

1. If the Contractor fails or refuses to comply promptly, the Architect may issue an order stopping all or part of the Work of this Contract until satisfactory corrective action has been taken.

2. No part of the time lost due to any such Stop Orders shall be made the subject of a Claim for extension of time or for excess costs or damages by the Contractor.

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CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES
PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION:

A. Work included: Furnish all materials and labor to provide temporary facilities and controls during construction for all trades.

B. Job Conditions: Temporary facilities and construction processes and techniques employed on this project shall be in strict compliance with all applicable codes.

1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Regulations: Comply with requirements of local laws and regulations governing construction and local industry standards, in installation and maintenance of temporary services and facilities.

1. Building Codes, including local requirements for permits, testing and inspection.

2. Local, county and city health and safety regulations.

3. Regulations and recommendations governing temporary utility services.

4. Police and Fire Department rules and recommendations.

5. EPA regulations governing use of water and energy, and the control of dust, noise and other nuisances.

6. Requirements of the Regional Water Quality Board.

7. Code of Regulations that regulates environmental quality as outlined in Title 22 CCR.

8. OSHA Construction Safety Orders.

B. Standards: Comply with requirements of NFPA Code 241, "Building Construction and Demolition Operations", the ANSI-A10 Series Standards for "Safety Requirements for Construction and Demolition".

1. Refer to "Guidelines for Bid Conditions for Temporary Job Utilities and Services", prepared jointly by AGC and ASC, for industry recommendations.

2. Electrical Service: Comply with NEMA, NECA and UL standards and regulations for temporary electric service. Install service in compliance with National Electric Code (NFPA 70).

3. Inspections: Arrange for authorities having jurisdiction to inspect and test each temporary utility before use. Obtain required certifications and permits.

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A. Conditions of Use: Keep temporary services and facilities clean and neat in appearance.

Operate in a safe and efficient manner. Take necessary fire prevention measures. Do not overload facilities or permit them to interfere with progress. Do not allow hazardous, dangerous, or unsanitary conditions, or public nuisances to develop or persist on the site.

1.06 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
A. Make all necessary arrangements for, and provide, extend, and maintain temporary utility and construction services as described and as necessary for the work of all trades and workmen employed on the project, until completion and acceptance of the project by the City, or until no longer required. When no longer required, discontinue services and remove all related materials.

1.07 RUNWAYS, LADDERS, SCAFFOLDS AND TEMPORARY STAIRS
A. Provide and maintain runways, ladders, scaffolds and temporary stairs to provide access to the work for the use of all trades.

B. Provide all temporary means of access in accordance with the "Manual of Accident Prevention in Construction" of the Associated Prime Contractors of America and with applicable Federal, State, and Local Safety Regulations.

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2.01 FACILITIES
A. Construction Fence and Yard Storage: Contractor will be responsible for all security controls on the project.

1. Construction Fence: Provide and maintain a temporary construction fence. Fence shall be chain link type, 6-feet high, complete with metal posts. Provide two gates, each one being a minimum of 12-feet wide. Provide separate man gate entrance.

Fence shall enclose Limit of Work and Contractor's staging and operations area.

B. Contractor's Job Office: Contractor shall coordinate with Architect for location of trailer.

Construction office shall be equipped with telephone, internet service, copier, equipment, furniture and storage required for smooth operation of the office. There shall be conference room to seat ten people, with table and chairs, for job site meetings.

C. Sanitary Facilities: Provide suitable chemical type toilets maintained in sanitary condition as approved by the Health Department. Toilets shall be removed, complete with contents upon completion of the project. All existing and newly constructed sanitary facilities within the building shall not be used under any circumstances.

D. Portable Fire Extinguishers: As minimum requirement, provide one (1) standard UL listed multi-purpose dry chemical fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 3A-60BC for each 3000 square feet of new floor space or fraction thereof and one at each tool house, temporary office, paint storage room or workshop on the premises.

1. In lieu of the above, one (1) standard 2-1/2 gallon water and one (1) 10BC rated CO2 type extinguisher, mounted as a pair, may be used for the same areas.

2. The extinguishers provided should be capable of extinguishing any type of small fire and be so labeled or marked that the proper extinguisher would be used on a particular type of fire.

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3 Instruction of workmen in the proper use of extinguishers is required.

4. Mount extinguishers on red-painted portable wooden stands no more than 150 feet apart.

5. Post local fire department call number on each telephone instrument at project site.

E. Enclosures: Provide temporary weather-tight closures of openings in exterior surfaces to provide acceptable working conditions and protection for materials, to allow for temporary heating, and to prevent entry of unauthorized persons. Building security must be maintained at all times.

F. Barricades: Construct and maintain fences, planking, barricades, lights, shoring, and warning signs as indicated on the drawings and as required by local authorities and state safety ordinances and as required to protect the City's property from injury or loss and as necessary for the protection of the public, and provide walks around obstructions made in a public place for carrying on the work covered in this contract. Provide temporary construction fencing to protect work site from unsupervised public access at all times, without exception. Leave protection in place and maintain in good condition until removal is authorized.

G. Shoring, Anchoring, Bracing: Provide temporary shoring, anchoring and bracing required by the nature of the work in order to make all parts absolutely rigid and stable. The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage resulting from failure to provide either through lack of proper judgment or from any other cause.

H. Storage Sheds for Tools, Materials, and Equipment: Contractor may provide weather-tight, with adequate space for organized storage and access, and lighting for inspection of stored materials.

2.02 TEMPORARY LIGHT AND POWER
A. The Contractor shall provide metered temporary lighting and power, including connection, installation and maintenance. Furnish power and light to each trade as necessary to perform the work. Use of unmetered power for construction purposes will not be permitted. New permanent electric power and lighting systems may be used for construction operations. The Contractor shall furnish separate source of power for all welding operations. Maintain lighting and make routine repairs.

B. Install circuit and branch wiring, with area distribution boxes located so that power and lighting is available throughout the construction by use of construction-type power cords.

1. The minimum requirements for the system consist of lighting required for construction needs, safe and adequate working conditions, public safety, security lighting and lighting for temporary office, storage and construction buildings.

2. Provide all equipment, including connections and other materials necessary for extending the existing utility lines to where they will be used. Coordinate the installation with the Architect.

3. The Contractor shall arrange and pay for electric service through the local utility or furnish his own portable power.

4. All permanent power used by the Contractor prior to Occupancy shall be metered and paid for by the Contractor.

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5. Once the building is enclosed and the HVAC equipment is operational, power shall be available at all times to allow operation of the HVAC equipment to provide air circulation.

6. Provide light levels complying with safety regulations and codes. Provide 20 foot candles minimum inside building and 5 foot candles outside and along perimeter of site.

7. Temporary electrical power for construction shall comply with applicable NEMA, NECA, and UL Standards safety regulations and codes; temporary power shall have automatic ground fault feature and there shall be not less than one power center per floor for miscellaneous tools and equipment, located so that power is available at any desired point with no more than 100 ft. extension cords; weatherproof distribution boxes with minimum of four 20A, 120V, grounded outlets, circuit breaker protection for each outlet, and equipment grounding continuity for entire system shall be provided.

Grounded UL extension cords shall be used from power centers to point of operation.

8. Ground-Fault Protection: Provide receptacle outlets equipped with ground-fault circuit interrupters, reset button and pilot light, for plug-in connection of power tools and equipment.

9. Provide temporary electric power for temporary field offices, temporary storage and construction buildings, temporary lighting, temporary HVAC, pumping and water control and miscellaneous requirements.

C. Remove temporary wiring and equipment when no longer needed and dispose of equipment and wiring. Repair holes left in paving, walls and partitions.

2.03. TEMPORARY HEATING, COOLING AND VENTILATION
A. General: Portable devices will be necessary whenever heating or ventilating is required, such use and equipment used shall comply with requirements specified herein.

1. Heaters shall be NFPA approved, and Underwriters Laboratories listed and approved by the Architect.

2. The Contractor shall pay cost of fuel used.

3. Use of unmetered gas obtained for temporary service is prohibited.

4. Provide temporary heat and ventilation as required to maintain adequate environmental conditions to facilitate progress of the work to meet specified minimum conditions including manufacturer's minimum recommended temperatures for the installation of materials, and to protect materials and finishes from damage due to temperatures or humidity. In no case shall temperature within building be less than 50 degrees F.

5. Provide adequate forced ventilation of enclosed areas for curing of installed materials to disperse humidity, and to prevent hazardous accumulations of dust, fumes, vapors and gases.

B. Unless specified otherwise in the Specification of this Contract, the Contractor shall:

1. Provide heat as necessary to protect all work, materials, and equipment against injury

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from dampness and cold.

2. Protect, cover and/or heat as may be necessary, to produce and maintain a temperature of not less than 50 degrees F., (1) in the concrete during the placing, setting and curing of concrete, and (2) in the plaster during the application, setting and curing of plaster.

3. Provide heat as necessary in the area where work is to be done to provide the minimum temperature recommended by the supplier or manufacturer of the material, but in no case less than 50 degrees F., for a period beginning ten (10) days before placing of interior finishes and finish materials and continuing until completion or beneficial occupancy of the area, whichever is earlier.

C. Prior to and during plastering and drywall application, setting and curing thereof, provide sufficient heat to maintain building temperature of not less than 55 degrees F. while maintaining adequate ventilation for drying of plaster.

D. Before casework is delivered to the building and prior to installing wood finish, and throughout placing of this finish and other finishing operations such as painting and laying of resilient floor covering, provide sufficient heat to maintain building temperature at 65 degrees F.

E. Temporary Ventilation: Provide ventilation to prevent hazardous accumulations of dusts, fumes, mists, vapors, or gases in areas occupied during construction.

F. Provide local exhaust ventilation to prevent harmful dispersal of hazardous substances into atmosphere of occupied areas.

G. Dispose of exhaust materials in manner that will not result in harmful exposure to persons.

H. Ventilate storage spaces containing hazardous or volatile materials.

2.04 TEMPORARY WATER
A. Water: Extend water service from existing water services to the new structures or other areas of the construction site. A temporary system, consisting of temporary connections from the extended service is to be provided with temporary lines extended with necessary taps for connections at convenient locations. The entire distribution system shall be furnished, installed, maintained, metered, and paid for by Contractor. All water consumed shall be paid for by Contractor. Completely remove temporary system, except for existing lines shown on site plan, upon completion of construction. Clean and repair damage caused by installation; restore to original condition:

1. Furnish and install an approved double check valve at the connection to the main.

2. Perform all relocations required to clear work of others when requested by the Architect.

3. Where "non-potable" water is used, provide warning signs on the discharge end of each hose.

2.05 CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT
A. Contractor shall erect, equip, and maintain all construction equipment in strict accordance with all applicable statutes, laws, ordinances, rules and regulations of authority having jurisdictions.

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B. Contractor shall provide, maintain and remove upon completion of the work all temporary rigging scaffolding, hoisting equipment, barricades and all other equipment required for all work hereunder.

C. Construction equipment shall conform to all the requirements of State, City, and local authorities and underwriters which pertain to operation, safety, and fire hazard.

2.06 CONSTRUCTION AIDS
A. Provide and operate drainage and pumping equipment; maintain excavations and site free of standing water.

2.07 STORAGE
A. Operations of the Contractor, including storage of materials, shall be confined to on-site areas approved by the Architect. Contractor shall be liable for damage caused by him during such use of property of the City or other parties. Contractor shall save the City, its officers and agents, and employees free and harmless from liability of any nature or kind arising from any use, trespass, or damage occasioned by his operations on premises of third persons.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
A. Provide all facilities and controls, of substantial construction, as required to serve intended purpose during full life of construction or for full extent of need during construction, and as approved by the Architect. Maintenance, operation, and control of all new or temporary electrical or mechanical facilities put into operation before final acceptance of project will complete responsibility of Contractor until final acceptance.

3.02 GRADES, LINES AND LEVELS
A. All dimensions show for existing site conditions and all dimensions required for work of this Contract that is to be performed shall be verifies by the Contractor by actual measurement of the existing conditions. Any discrepancies between the Contract requirements and the existing conditions shall be referred to the Quality Control Manager before any work affected thereby has been performed.

B. Establish and maintain all grades, lines, levels and bench marks and be responsible for same.

Report any errors or inconsistencies before starting work.

1. Contractor is responsible for securing copies of the electronic files for the project coordinates, for use by Contractor’s surveyor to use in establish controls for the building location.

C. Provide and maintain well built batterboards at all corners and establish bench marks not less than two (2) widely separated places. As work progresses, establish bench marks at each floor or roof bearing as may be required, giving exact levels.

D. As work progresses, lay out forms, rough flooring on ground, exact locations of all partitions, where required, as a guide to all trades. Each trade shall lay out his work to interfere as little as possible with location of work of other trades. Bring obvious conflicts to the attention of the Quality Control Manager.

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3.03 REMOVAL
A. As facilities and controls are no longer needed to serve original purpose, they shall be completely removed from site and all debris cleaned up and removed. At end of the Contract, and prior to final acceptance, no evidence of temporary facilities or Contractor's operations shall remain.

B. Clean and repair damage caused by installation or use of temporary facilities. Remove temporary underground installations.

3.04 CLEANING DURING CONSTRUCTION
A. Cleaning shall be in accordance with Section 01 72 00, "Cleaning".

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CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT
PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY
A. Section specifies the administrative and procedural requirements for diversion of nonhazardous construction and demolition waste from landfill.

1.02 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT
A. Performance Requirement: It is a requirement of this Project that a minimum of 75 percent (by weight) of non-hazardous construction and demolition debris be diverted from the landfill.

1.03 DEFINITIONS
A. Construction Waste: Building improvement materials and other solid waste resulting from construction, remodeling, renovation, or repair operations. Construction waste includes packaging materials such as cardboard.

B. Demolition Waste: Building improvement materials resulting from selective demolition operations.

C. Disposal: Removal off-site of demolition and construction waste and subsequent sale, recycling, reuse, or deposit in landfill or incinerator acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.

D. Recycle: Recovery of demolition or construction waste for subsequent processing in preparation for reuse.

E. Salvage: Recovery of demolition or construction waste and subsequent sale or reuse in another facility.

F. Salvage and Reuse: Recovery of demolition or construction waste and subsequent incorporation into the Work.

G. Recyclable Materials:

1. Products and materials that can be recycled may include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. Metals (ferrous and non-ferrous), including banding, metal studs, ductwork, aluminum cans, and piping.
b. Gypsum board.
c. Paper.
d. Cardboard.
e. Wood products, including crates and pallets.

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f. Carpet.
g. Plastics.
h. Copper wiring.
i. Mechanical and electrical products and equipment.

2. Final determination of actual recyclable materials will be based on the local recycling facility capability.

1.04 SUBMITTALS
A. Waste Management Plan: Submit plan within 7 days of date established for the Notice to Proceed.

B. Waste Reduction Calculations: Before request for Substantial Completion, submit copies of calculated end-of-Project rates for salvage, recycling, and disposal as a percentage of total waste generated by the Work.

C. Recycling and Processing Facility Records: Indicate receipt and acceptance of recyclable waste by recycling and processing facilities licensed to accept them. Include manifests, weight tickets, receipts, and invoices. If a construction and demolition recycling facility is used, include signed letters from the facility indicating the weight or volume of the material sent to the facility, as well as the state approved monthly diversion rates for that facility.

D. Submit other records, including records of sales and donations, as applicable and required to substantiate conformance with waste management goals.

1.05 WASTE MANAGEMENT GOALS
A. General: Develop waste management plan that results in end-of-Project rates for salvage/recycling of 75 percent by weight of total waste generated by the Work, at a minimum.

B. The Contractor shall take a proactive and responsible role in the management of construction waste, and shall require all subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to participate in the effort.

C. The Contractor shall establish a construction waste management program for this Project that includes, but is not limited to, the following;

1. Salvage and reuse.

2. Salvage for resale.

3. Recycling.

4. Disposal.

D. Only trash or waste materials that cannot be practically or economically reused or recycled shall be transported to the landfill.

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1.06 WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
A. General: Develop plan consisting of waste identification and waste reduction work plan.

Indicate quantities by weight or volume but use same units of measure throughout Waste Management Plan.

B. Identify the off-site Recycling Service and Hauler of each designated debris item, who have agreed to accept and divert that item from landfill, and the proposed quantities. Schedule each item and list off-site Recycling Service and Hauler company name, telephone number, address, and person contacted.

C. Waste Identification: Indicate anticipated types and quantities of demolition and construction waste generated by the Work. Include estimated quantities and assumptions for estimates.

1.07 PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
A. Maintain a log of each load, of each category item diverted from landfill. Log in separately debris sent to a Class III and/or Class II landfills and materials sent to recycling facilities.

1. Include in log, type of load, load weight, name of hauling service; recycling service or landfill, and date accepted by recycling service or by landfill.

2. Owner reserves the right to audit the log at any time, retain and make available, all weight tickets, copies of receipts and invoices.

3. Submit a Monthly Construction Waste Management Report with each Application for Payment. Monthly reports shall indicate all material removed from the project, and it’s eventual disposition, recycling or landfill. Provide weights for all materials and percentages of total waste recycled.

B. Material Handling:

1. Separation Facilities:
a. Designate a specific on-site area or areas to facilitate separation of materials for potential salvage or reuse, recycling, and return. b. Keep waste bins and pile areas neat and clean. Clearly mark bins for each category of waste. Do not mix non-recyclable waste with materials designated for reuse or recycling.

2. Do not permit designated materials to become contaminated or to contaminate site or surrounding areas.

3. Construction and demolition recycling facilities are an acceptable means of landfill diversion. If such a facility is utilized, monthly diversion records for the construction and demolition recycling facility and a letter from the facility identifying weights or volumes of material processed by the facility for the Project must be submitted.

C. Training and Coordination:

1. Furnish copies of the Waste Management Plan to all on-site supervisors and each subcontractor.

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2. Provide on-site instruction of appropriate separation, handling, and recycling, salvage, or reuse, and return methods to be used by all entities at the appropriate stages of the Project.

3. Include construction and demolition debris management on the agenda of meetings.

At a minimum, discuss waste management goals and issues at the following meetings:
a. Pre-construction meeting.
b. Regularly scheduled job-site meetings.

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MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT
PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 PRODUCTS
A. Products include materials, equipment, and systems.

B. Comply with Specifications and referenced standards as minimum requirements.

C. Components required to be supplied in quantity within a Specification section shall be the same and shall be interchangeable.

1.02 WORKMANSHIP
A. Comply with industry standards except when more restrictive tolerances or specified requirements indicate more rigid standards or more precise workmanship.

B. Perform work by persons qualified to produce workmanship of specified quality.

C. Secure Products in place with positive anchorage devices designed and sized to withstand stresses, vibration, and racking.

1.03 MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTION
A. When work is specified to comply with manufacturer's instructions, submit copies as specified in Section 01 30 00 - Submittals, distribute copies to persons involved, and maintain one set in field office.

B. Perform work in accordance with details of instructions and specified requirements.

Should a conflict exist between Specifications and instructions, consult with Quality Control Manager and/or the Architect.

1.04 TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING
A. Transport Products by methods to avoid product damage; deliver in undamaged condition in manufacturer's unopened container or packaging.

B. Provide equipment and personnel to handle Products by methods to prevent soiling or damage.

C. Promptly inspect shipments to assure that Products comply with requirements, quantities are included, and Products are undamaged.

1.05 STORAGE AND PROTECTION
A. Store Products in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, with seals and labels intact and legible. Store sensitive Products in weather-tight enclosures; maintain within temperature and humidity ranges required by manufacturer's instructions.

B. For exterior storage of fabricated Products, place on sloped supports above ground.

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Cover Products subject to deterioration with impervious sheet covering; provide ventilation to avoid condensation.

C. Store loose granular materials on solid surfaces in a well-drained area; prevent mixing with foreign matter.

D. Arrange storage to provide access for inspection. Periodically inspect to assure Products are undamaged and are maintained under required conditions.

E. After installation, provide coverings to protect Products from damage from traffic and construction operations, remove when no longer needed.

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SUBSTITUTIONS AND PRODUCT OPTIONS
PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 PRODUCT OPTIONS
A. For products specified only by reference standard, select product meeting that standard, by any manufacturer.

B. For products specified by naming three or more products or manufacturers, it is intended that the specified products of those manufacturers shall be furnished.

C. For products specified by naming one or more products or manufacturers and stating, "or other approved", or "or approved equal", or other such wording on Drawings or within Specifications Sections, it is intended that the products by Acceptable Manufacturer’s, which in the opinion of the Architect are equivalent to the specified product, specified by product number, may be furnished.

1. Submit a request for substitutions for any product or manufacturer which is not specifically named, but only after submitting bid on specified products and systems.

2. Use attached Substitution Request Form.

D. For products specified by naming one or more products or manufacturers and stating, "no substitution", it is intended that the specified product of that Manufacturer shall be furnished.

1.02 SUBSTITUTIONS
A. It is the intent of the Design Builder to have this project constructed with materials, products and systems originally designed and specified into project. This opportunity to request substitutions is not for the convenience of bidders or contractors to submit bids for materials, products and systems which may be more familiar to them or having a lesser cost.

1. If, in the opinion of the Architect, a product is deemed an acceptable alternative, any potential cost savings recognized by the contractor shall be passed back to the Owner.

C. The burden of substantiating the equivalency of a substitution option rests solely with the Contractor. Time spent by the Architect researching the adequacy of such substitutions will be charged to the Contractor.

D. Submit separate request for each substitution. Support each request with an explanation for request, and include:

1. Complete data substantiating compliance of proposed substitutions with requirements stated in Contract Documents:
a. Product identification, including manufacturer's name and address. b. Manufacturer's literature; identify:
1) Product description.

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2) Reference standards.
3) Performance and test data.
c. Samples, as applicable.
d. Name and address of similar projects on which product has been used, and date of each installation, as well as servicing agency and installer.

2. Itemized comparison of the proposed substitution with products specified, listing significant variations.

3. Data relating to changes in the construction schedule.

4. Any effect of substitution on separate contracts.

5. Any effect of substitution on in-place construction, or other materials and systems to be installed.

6. Accurate cost data comparing proposed substitution with product specified.

7. Designation of required license fees or royalties.

8. Designation of availability of maintenance services and sources of replacement materials.

E. Substitutions will not be considered for acceptance when:

1. Lesser material cost is the sole reason for request.

2. They are indicated or implied on shop drawings or product data submittals without formal request.

3. Acceptance may require revision of Contract Documents.

F. Substitute products shall not be ordered or installed without written acceptance and authorization of Architect.

G. Only the Architect will determine the acceptability of proposed substitutions.

1.03 REPRESENTATIONS
A. In making a legitimate, authorized formal request for substitution, represent that:

1. A thorough investigation has transpired concerning the proposed product, and it has been determined that it is equal to or superior in all respects to that specified.

2. The same warranties or bonds, and guarantees will be provided as for that specified.

3. Installation of the accepted substitution will be coordinated into the work; and such changes to in-place work, ordered materials and products, or other work to be in progress prior to installation of the requested substitutions, will be performed without any additional cost to Owner.

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1.04 DUTIES
A. Requests for substitutions must be expeditiously forwarded for consideration.

B. Notification of decisions concerning acceptance or rejection will be in writing and are final without need for clarification.

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PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.01 SUBSITUTION REQUSET FORM
A. See next page for form.

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SUBSTITUTION REQUEST FORM
Failure to complete this form with information required will nullify any request for substitution.

TO:______________________________________________________________ PROJECT: Laguna Beach CRC – EOC Renovation
We hereby submit for your consideration the following product instead of the specified item for the above project:

SECTION PARAGRAPH SPECIFIED ITEM
___________ __________ __________________________
Proposed Substitution: ___________________________________________ Attach complete technical data, including laboratory test, if applicable.

Include complete information on changes to Drawings and/or Specifications which proposed substitution will require for its proper installation.

Submit with request all necessary samples and substantiating data to prove equal quality and performance to that which is specified. Clearly mark manufacturer's literature to indicate equality in performance.

Fill in Blanks Below:

A. Does the substitution affect dimensions shown on Drawings? Yes ____ No ____. If yes, clearly indicate changes.
_____________________________________________________________ B. Will the undersigned pay for changes to the building design, including engineering and detailing costs caused by the requested substitution?
_____________________________________________________________ C. What affect does substitution have on other trades? _________ ____________________________________________________________ D. What affect does substitution have on applicable code requirements? _______________________________________________
E. Differences between proposed substitution and specified item? _____________________________________________________________ F. Manufacturer's guarantees of the proposed and specified items are: _______Same _______Different (explain on attachment)
G. ICBO Number of proposed substitution: _______________. ***************************************************************** For Use by Design Consultant

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____Accepted ____Accepted as Noted
____Not Accepted ____Received Too Late
____Approved as alternate - See Bid Form
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CERTIFICATION OF EQUAL PERFORMANCE AND ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY FOR EQUAL

PERFORMANCE
The undersigned states that the function, appearance, and quality are equivalent or superior to the specified time.

Submitted By:
_________________________________ By___________________________ Signature Title
_________________________________ Date _________________________ Firm
_________________________________ Remarks ______________________ Address
______________________________
______________________________
Telephone Date ____________________________
______________________________
______________________________
Signature must be by person having authority to legally bind his firm to the above terms. Failure to provide legally binding signature will result in retraction of approval.

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CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES

1.01 DEFINITIONS
A. Concealed Spaces: Spaces which are not accessible after completion of construction.

B. Cutting: Removal of material by cutting, sawing, drilling, breaking, chipping, grinding, and similar operations, including excavation.

C. Damage: Any sort of deterioration whether due to weather, normal wear and tear, accident, or abuse, resulting in soiling, marring, breakage, corrosion, rotting, or impairment of function.

D. Debris: Rubbish, waste materials, litter, volatile wastes, and similar materials, with the exception of surplus materials which are to become the property of the Owner.

E. Operational Elements: Equipment, moving parts, electrical conductors, sound and vibration control materials, waterproofing, vapor retarders, piping, ducts, tanks, and other similar materials and components which convey or retard the passage of liquids, gases, heat, light, persons, animals, or insects or which perform a similar function; not including structural elements.

F. Patching: Restoration to completed condition by patching, repairing, finishing, filling, closing up, and similar operations.

G. Replacement: Replace the entire element, surface, or product.

1.02 SUBMITTALS
A. Proposals for Cutting and Patching: Submit request 10 working days in advance of the time the work is to be performed to obtain approval; include:

1. Description of the nature of the work and how it is to be performed, including reasons why cutting cannot be avoided.

2. Description of results expected, including impact on safety and on structural, operational, and visual qualities.

3. If utilities are affected, describe the changes required and be specific as to how long service will be cut off.

4. If cutting of structural work results in the need for additional reinforcement, provide details and engineering calculations to show how that reinforcement satisfies the original structural requirements.

5. Submit product data for materials proposed for patching.

B. Startup Reports: Include a statement that the item has been installed properly and is functioning correctly. Include the following information:
i) Item started up.
ii) Date of startup operation.
iii) Entity performing startup.

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iv) Applicable specification section.
v) Results of startup.
vi) Signature of person performing startup.

C. Field Correction Requests: Submit immediately upon discovery of deviation required; include a detailed description of the problem, recommended changes, and reasons it is not possible to comply with the Contract Documents.

D. Certificate from surveyor stating that the construction has been placed in the locations and at the elevations required by the Contract Documents.

1.03 PROJECT CONDITIONS
A. Take precautions to prevent fires and to facilitate fire-fighting operations.

1. Keep flammable materials in non-combustible containers; store away from potential fire sources; remove flammable waste regularly.

2. Keep temporary and permanent fire fighting facilities readily accessible; keep fire fighting routes open.

3. Do not allow smoking in areas where highly combustible or explosive materials are present.

4. Carefully supervise the operation of potential fire sources, including heating units.

5. Conduct welding operations in manner to prevent fire; comply with local regulations.

B. Take precautions to prevent accidents due to physical hazards:

1. Provide barricades, warning lights, or signs as required to inform personnel and the public of the hazard being protected against.

2. Safety barricades: Comply with regulations.

3. Provide temporary walkways where walking surfaces are hazardous.

4. Provide construction fencing to secure entire site area.

C. Take care to prevent pollution of air, water, and soil. Comply with environmental protection regulations.

1. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable standards, orders or requirements of the Clean Air Act of 1970, including but not limited to Section 306 (42 U.S.C. 7606), Executive Order 11738, prohibiting contracting with Clean Air Act violators; and Sections 608 and 609 (42 U.S.C. 7671g. 7671h) as amended November 15, 1990, prohibiting the intentional release of chlorofluorocarbons into the environment when performing work specified by the contract.

2. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable standards, orders, or requirements issued under Section 508 of the Clean Air Act (33 U.S.C 1368) Executive Order 11738.

3. The Contractor shall exercise extreme care when excavating adjacent to existing utilities. The Contractor shall include in his bid all labor and materials necessary to protect existing utilities. If no pay item is provided in the contract for this work, full

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compensation for such work shall be considered as included in the prices bid for other items of work.

4. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable standards, orders or requirements of the Base regarding "Stormwater Management and Discharge Control", prohibiting the discharge of non-stormwater to a stormwater conveyance system.

5. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable standards, orders, or requirements of the Environmental Protection Agency regulations (40 CFR, Part 15).

6. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable standards, orders, or requirements of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (42 USC 4001 et seq, as amended).

D. Prevent erosion due to rainwater runoff.

E. Control windblown dust; prevent nuisance to Owner’s personnel and visitors.

F. Prevent flooding of excavations, below-grade construction, and adjacent areas due to rainwater runoff.

G. Do not use tools or equipment which produce harmful levels of noise.

1. Minimize the use of noise-making tools and equipment during hours that adjacent areas are in use.

H. Keep the site and adjacent public ways free of hazardous and unsanitary conditions and public nuisances.

I. Control rodents and other pests.

J. Keep adjacent areas free of debris due to this work.

K. Provide adequate traffic control by means of signs, signals, and flagmen, as necessary.

L. Provide temporary means of draining roofs where required.

M. Conduct construction operations so that no part of the work is subjected to damaging operations or influences which are in excess of those to be expected during normal occupancy conditions.

N. Conduct construction operations so that waste of power, water, and fuel is avoided.

O. Provide temporary supports as required to prevent movement and structural failure.

P. Install products only during environmental conditions which will ensure the best possible results.

Q. During the progress of the work, the Contractor shall keep the site of the work and other areas used by it in a neat and clean condition, and free from any accumulation of rubbish.

The Contractor shall dispose of all rubbish and waste materials of any nature occurring at the work site, and shall establish regular intervals of collection and disposal of such materials and waste. The contractor shall also keep its haul roads free from dirt, rubbish, and unnecessary obstructions resulting from its operations. Equipment and material storage shall be confined to areas approved by the Architect. Disposal of all rubbish and surplus

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materials shall be off the site of construction, at the Contractor's expense, and in accordance with local codes and ordinances governing locations and methods of disposal, and in conformance with all applicable safety laws, and to the particular requirements of subpart H, Section 1926.252 of the OSHA Safety and Health Standards for Construction.

1.04 ILLNESS AND INJURY PREVENTION PROGRAM:

A. The Contractor shall comply with all the mandates of Senate Bill 198 and specifically shall have a written Injury Prevention Program in accordance with all applicable standards. This Program shall be on file at time of Notice of Award of Contract.

1.05 GRAFFITI CONTROL:

A. The Contractor shall maintain all site improvements, including any temporary facilities, equipment or other materials in a graffiti free condition throughout the construction period, until acceptance of the project by the Owner. Graffiti encountered on the job site shall be removed by the Contractor within twenty-four (24) hours.

1.06 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING
A. Install products only at the time and in the sequence which will ensure the best possible results.

B. Coordinate required administrative activities with related construction activities.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS
A. Patching Materials: Identical to the materials of the work to be cut, unless indicated as specific materials specified in other sections.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.01 GENERAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS
A. Prior to performing work, examine the applicable substrates and the conditions under which the work is to be performed.

B. If unsafe or otherwise unsatisfactory conditions are encountered, take corrective action before proceeding.

C. Conditions which could have been discovered by examination will not be allowed as cause for claims for extra work.

D. The existence and location of construction indicated as existing on the drawings are not guaranteed. In particular, verify the following:

1. Underground utilities.
(1) Other underground construction.
(2) Location and invert elevation of points of connection to piped utilities.

E. Verify that utility requirements of operating equipment are compatible with building utilities.

F. Verify space requirements of items which are shown diagrammatically on the drawings.

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3.02 GENERAL PREPARATION REQUIREMENTS
A. Take field measurements as required to fit the work properly.

B. Recheck measurements prior to installing each product.

3.03 GENERAL INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
A. Accurately locate the work and components of the work; make vertical work plumb; make horizontal work level.

B. See sections describing specific parts of the work for additional requirements.

C. Where space is limited, install components to maximize space available for maintenance and to maximize ease of removal for replacement.

D. In finished areas, conceal pipes, ducts, and wiring within the construction, unless otherwise indicated.

E. Coordinate exact locations of fixtures and outlets with finish elements.

F. Install work in such a manner and sequence as to preclude, if possible, or at least to minimize, cutting and patching.

1. Do not cut any operational elements.

3.04 CUTTING AND PATCHING PROCEDURES
A. Use specified cutting and patching procedures when cutting or patching is required for any of the following activities:
i) Fitting the parts of the work together.
ii) Repairing existing work to remain.
iii) Installing ill-timed work.
iv) Removing and replacing defective and nonconforming work. v) Removing samples of work for testing.
vi) Making openings in elements of work for penetrations, such as for piping, conduit, duct, and the like.
vii) Uncovering work for observation.
viii) Repairing damage.

B. Perform cutting and patching at earliest time feasible, unless otherwise indicated or directed by the Owner.

C. Use procedures specified in applicable product sections as well as those specified in this section:

1. Use procedures recommended by original installer, when such information is available.

2. Where required, obtain approval of procedures by the Owner.

3. Cut using methods that are least likely to damage adjacent work and work to remain and which will provide proper surfaces for patching.

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4. Make cuts neatly with minimum disturbance of adjacent work.

5. Use appropriate tools intended for sawing or grinding and not for chopping or hammering.

6. Do not use pneumatic tools without prior approval.

7. Where installation of similar new work is included, perform patching in manner specified for installation of new work.

8. Where new work is inserted into or through the work that is cut, fit the patched work tightly to the new work.

9. Patch with seams which are durable and as invisible as possible.

10. Repair substrate prior to patching finish.

D. Employ skilled workers to perform cutting and patching work. Use the original installer of the work to perform cutting and patching.

E. Work Exposed to View: Do not cut or patch in a manner that would result in a lessening of the building’s aesthetic value, as determined by the Owner.

1. Generally, cut from exposed side into concealed spaces to avoid unnecessary damage to finish.

2. Do not cut and patch in a manner that would result in substantial visual evidence of cut and patch work.

3. Restore exposed patched finishes in a manner which eliminates evidence of patching and refinishing.
(1) For continuous surfaces, extend refinish to nearest intersection, with a neat transition to adjacent surfaces.
(2) For assemblies: Refinish entire unit.
(3) Painted piping, conduit, and duct: Clean and repaint.

4. Remove and replace work which is patched in a visually unacceptable manner.

F. Structural Elements: Maintain structural capacities; do not increase deflection under design load; provide reinforcing where required. Before cutting any structural member, obtain the Owner’s approval of the proposed method.

G. Existing Conditions: Patch existing work to match adjacent existing work to remain.

1. Where specified procedures for similar new work are applicable, use those procedures for cutting and patching existing construction.

2. Take precautions to avoid damage to unanticipated utilities and structural elements.

If such elements are encountered, report nature and extent to the Project Manager / Project Engineer and request instructions as to how to proceed.

H. Concealed Work: Uncover the concealed work, cut and patch, and patch the covering work.

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I. Concrete and Masonry: Use saws or drills which produce a neat cut; remove in small sections.

1. Overcuts will not be permitted.

J. Protect the part of the project which is exposed during cutting and patching operations from adverse weather.

3.05 INSTALLATION OF COMPONENTS
A. Install all products in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations, whether conveyed in writing or not.

B. Mounting Heights: Where mounting heights are not indicated, install components at mounting normally encountered for similar components. Obtain the Project Manager / Project Engineer’s instructions for uncertain mounting heights.

C. Separate incompatible materials with suitable materials or spacing.

1. Prevent cathodic corrosion.

D. Joints in Exposed Work: Make joints of uniform widths. Where joint locations are not indicated, arrange joints for the best visual effect. When in doubt, obtain the Project Manager / Project Engineer’s instructions.

E. After installation, adjust operating components to proper operation.

3.06 PROCEDURES FOR CORRECTION OF WORK
A. The following must be replaced (repair is not acceptable):

1. Damaged surfaces exposed to view which cannot be repaired without visible evidence of repair.

2. Components which cannot be repaired to proper operating condition.

3. Scratched transparent materials.

B. Repair or Replace:

1. Components which do not operate properly.

2. Surfaces exposed to view which cannot be cleaned to original condition.

3. Permanent facilities used during construction.

4. Other defective work.

C. Acceptable Repair Methods:

1. Replacing parts.

2. Refinishing.

3. Touching up with matching materials.

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4. Proper adjustment of equipment.

D. When it is necessary to deviate from the Contract Documents in order to accomplish corrective action, submit a field correction request.

E. Restore permanent facilities used during construction to specified condition.

3.07 FACILITY STARTUP
A. Put each item of equipment and each system into full, satisfactory operation.

B. Prior to Startup:

1. Verify that equipment and systems are complete, correctly connected to utilities, and tested.

2. Comply with requirements of manufacturer.

3. Inspect and test as required to ensure that work is installed as specified and to determine suitability for energizing.

4. Provide power and fuel for startup and testing.

5. Change over form temporary to permanent utility sources.

6. Re-adjust and lubricate operating components as required to ensure smooth and unhindered operation. Check drive rotations, belt tension, control sequences, and other features which might cause damage if not properly adjusted.

7. When specified or when required by manufacturer, have manufacturers representative prepare for startup or supervise such preparation.

C. Execute startup under supervision of responsible personnel in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. When specified or when required by manufacturer, have manufacturer’s representative perform startup.

D. After startup, adjust equipment and systems as required for proper operation. Where specified, perform tests or inspections to determine status of operation.

E. Demonstrate the operation and maintenance of equipment and systems to personnel designated by the Project Manager / Project Engineer, prior to substantial completion.

1. Have final operating and maintenance data available during demonstration.

F. For equipment and systems which have different operation at different seasons, demonstrate operation during subsequent seasons until fully demonstrated.

3.08 FINAL CLEANING
A. Provide final cleaning as specified in Section 01 72 00, “Cleaning”.

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CONTRACT CLOSEOUT
PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY
A. This Section describes requirements and procedures for substantial and final completion, project cleaning, testing of equipment and systems, close-out, project record documents, and warranties. Full compensation for the required closeout provisions shall be considered as included in the contract price paid for the various items of work involved, and no additional compensation shall be allowed, therefore.

1.02 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION
A. Removal of Temporary Construction Facilities and Project Cleaning. Prior to Substantial Completion inspection: remove temporary materials, equipment, services, and construction; clean all areas affected by the Work; clean and repair damage caused by installation or use of temporary facilities; restore permanent facilities used during construction to specified condition.

B. Equipment and Systems. Prior to Substantial Completion, Contractor shall start up, run for periods prescribed by Owner, operate, adjust and balance all manufactured equipment and Project systems, including but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, safety, fire and controls. Contractor shall demonstrate that such equipment and systems conform to contract standards and manufacturer’s guarantees. Where applicable, use testing protocols specified, and if the contract is silent, then consistent with manufacturer’s recommendations and industry standards.

C. Procedure for Substantial Completion

1. When Contractor considers Work or designated portion of the Work as Substantially Complete, submit written notice to Owner, with list of items remaining to be completed or corrected and explanation of why such items do not prevent Owner’s beneficial use and occupancy of the Work for its intended purposes. Give notice at least seven (7) days in advance of the time inspection is to be performed. Within areasonable time following notice, Owner will inspect to determine status of completion.

2. The Architect and Owner Representative will be accompanied on the inspection by the Contractor, as well as any Consultants that the Architect may request to be present.

3. Should Owner determine that Work is not Substantially Complete, Owner will promptly notify Contractor in writing, listing all defects and omissions.

Contractor shall remedy deficiencies and send a second written notice of Substantial Completion. Owner will re-inspect the Work. If deficiencies previously noted are not corrected on re-inspection, then pay the cost of the re-inspection.

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4. It is the Architect’s goal to have all punch list items resolved and completed prior to occupying the building. In general, the Contractor and its subcontractors are expected to remedy defective work within one week after Punchlist items are identified. The Contractor and subcontractors acknowledge that Owner-mandated changes may require greater flexibility, requiring additional manpower and shorter turnaround periods at no additional cost to the Owner.

5. When Owner concurs that Work is Substantially Complete, Owner will issue a written notice or certificate of Substantial Completion, accompanied by Contractor’s list of items to be completed or corrected as verified by Owner.

6. Manufactured units, equipment and systems that require startup must have been started up and before a notice or certificate of Substantial Completion will be issued.

7. A punch list examination will be performed upon Substantial Completion.

One follow-up review of punch list items for each discipline will be provided. If further Site visits are required to review punch list items due to incompleteness of the Work by Contractor, Contractor will reimburse Owner for costs associated with these visits.

8. In addition to submittals required by the Contract Documents, provide submittals required by governing authorities.

1.03 FINAL COMPLETION
A. Final Completion occurs when Work meets requirements for Owner’s Final Acceptance.

B. Procedure. When Contractor considers Work is Finally Complete, submit written certification that:

1. Contractor has inspected Work for compliance with Contract Documents, and all requirements for Final Acceptance have been met.

2. Except for Contractor maintenance after Final Acceptance, Work has been completed in accordance with Contract Documents and deficiencies listed with Certificate Substantial Completion have been corrected. Equipment and systems have been tested in the presence of Owner, and are operative.

3. Project Record Documents are completed in accordance with Section 01 73 00, “Project Record Documents” and turned over to Owner, and Work is complete and ready for final inspection.

C. In addition to submittals required by Contract Documents, provide submittals required by governing authorities and submit final statement of accounting given total adjusted Contract Sum, previous payments, and sum remaining due.

D. Should Owner determine that Work is incomplete or Defective, Owner promptly will so notify Contractor, in writing, listing the incomplete or Defective items.

Contractor shall promptly remedy the deficiencies and notify the Owner when it is

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ready for re-inspection.

1.04 FINAL ADJUSTMENTS OF ACCOUNTS
A. Submit a final statement of accounting to Owner, showing all adjustments to the Contract Sum.

B. If so required, Owner shall prepare a final Change Order for submittal to Contractor, showing adjustments to the Contract Sum that were not previously made into a Contract Modification.

1.05 WARRANTIES
A. Execute Contractor’s Submittals and assemble warranty documents, and Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manuals, executed or supplied by Subcontractors, suppliers, and manufacturers. Provide table of contents and assemble in 8½ inches by 11 inches three-ring binder with durable plastic cover, appropriately separated and organized. Assemble in Specification Section order.

B. Submit material prior to final Application for Payment. For equipment put into use with Owner’s permission during construction, submit within 14 Days after first operation. For items of Work delayed materially beyond Date of Substantial Completion, provide updated Submittal within 14 Days after acceptance, listing date of acceptance as start of warranty period.

C. Warranty Forms: Submit drafts to Owner for approval prior to execution. Forms shall not detract from or confuse requirements or interpretations of Contract Documents. Warranty shall be countersigned by manufacturers. Where specified, warranty shall be countersigned by Subcontractors and installers.

D. Rejection of Warranties: ; Owner reserves right to reject unsolicited and coincidental product warranties that detract from or confuse requirements or interpretations of Contract Documents.

E. Terms of Warranties: For materials, equipment, systems, and workmanship, warranty period shall be one year minimum from date of Final Completion of entire Work except where:

1. Detailed Specifications for certain materials, equipment or systems require longer warranty periods.

2. Materials, equipment or systems are put into beneficial use of Owner prior to Final Completion as agreed to in writing by Owner.

1.06 WARRANTY OF TITLE
A. No material, supplies, or equipment for Work under the Contract Documents shall be purchased subject to any chattel mortgage, security agreement, or under a conditional sale or other agreement by which an interest therein or any part thereof is retained by seller or supplier. Contractor warrants good title to all material, supplies, and equipment installed or incorporated in Work and agrees upon completion of all Work to deliver premises, together with improvements and appurtenances constructed or placed thereon by Contractor, to Owner free from any claim, liens, security interest, or charges, and further agrees that neighbor

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Contractor nor any person, firm, or corporation furnishing any materials or labor for any Work covered by the Contract Documents shall have right to lien upon premises or improvement or appurtenances thereon. Nothing contained in this paragraph, however, shall defeat or impair the rights of persons furnishing materials or labor under a bond given by Contractor for their protection or any rights under law permitting persons to look to funds due Contractor in hands of Owner.

1.07 ADDITIONAL STOCK.

A. Where specified, Contractor shall provide additional stock of specified materials.

Contractor shall turn over extra stock in unopened packaging, clearly labeled as to product. Contractor shall locate additional stock as directed by Owner.

1.08 TURN-IN
A. Contract Documents will not be closed out and final payment will not be made until all keys issued to Contractor during prosecution of Work and letters from property owners, pursuant to Contract Documents, are turned in to Owner.

1.09 RELEASE OF CLAIMS
A. Contract Documents will not be closed out and final payment will not be due or made until the provisions noted in the General Conditions are completed and executed by Contractor and Owner.

1.010 INSPECTION COORDINATION
A. Coordinate fire inspection and secure sufficient notice to Owner to permit convenient scheduling (if applicable); coordinate with Owner a final inspection for the purpose of obtaining an occupancy certificate (if applicable).

PART 2 – PRODUTS – NOT USED
PART 3 – EXECUTION – NOT USED

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CLEANING
PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Inspection: Conduct daily inspection, and more often, if necessary, to verify that requirements of cleanliness are being met.

B. Codes and standards: In addition to the standards described in this Section, comply with all pertinent requirements of governmental agencies having jurisdiction.

1.02 PAYMENT
A. Full compensation for the required cleaning shall be considered as included in the contract price paid for the various items of work involved, and no additional compensation shall be allowed therefore.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 CLEANING MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
A. Provide all required personnel, equipment, and materials needed to maintain the specified standard of cleanliness.

B. Use only the cleaning materials and equipment which are compatible with the surface being cleaned, as recommended by the manufacturer of the material.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 PROGRESS CLEANING
A. General:

1. Retain all stored items in an orderly arrangement allowing maximum access, not impeding drainage or traffic, and providing the required protection of materials.

2. Do not allow the accumulation of scrap, debris, waste material, and other items not required for construction of this Work.

3. At least weekly, and more often if necessary, completely remove all scrap, debris, and waste material from the job site.

4. Provide adequate storage for all items awaiting removal from the job site, observing all requirements for fire protection, safety, and protection of the environment.

5. Keep all Owner streets clean and ensure that storm drain systems remain free of construction debris.

B. Site:

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1. Daily, and more often if necessary, inspect the site and pick up all scrap, debris, and waste material. Remove all such items to the place designated for their storage.

2. Weekly, and more often if necessary, inspect all arrangements of materials stored on the site: restack, tidy, or otherwise service all arrangements to meet the requirements of paragraph A above.

3. Maintain the site in a neat and orderly condition at all times.

C. Structures:

1. Weekly, and more often, if necessary, inspect the structures and pick up all scrap, debris, and waste material. Remove all such items to the place designated for their storage.

2. Weekly, and more often, if necessary, sweep all interior spaces clean. "Clean", for the purpose of this subparagraph, shall be interpreted as meaning free from dust and other material capable of being removed by use of reasonable effort and handheld broom.

3. As required preparatory to installation of succeeding materials, clean the structures or pertinent portions thereof to the degree of cleanliness recommended by the manufacturer of the succeeding material, using all equipment and materials required to achieve the required cleanliness.

4. Following the installation of finish floor materials, clean the finish floor daily (and more often if necessary) at all times while work is being performed in the space in which finish materials have been installed. "Clean", for the purpose of this subparagraph, shall be interpreted as meaning free from all foreign material which may be injurious to the finish floor material.

3.02 FINAL CLEANING
A. Definition: Except as otherwise provided, "clean" (for the purpose of this Article) shall be interpreted as meaning the level of cleanliness generally provided by skilled cleaners using commercial quality building maintenance equipment and materials.

B. Prior to completion of the Work, remove from the job site all tools, surplus materials, equipment, scrap, debris, and waste. Conduct final progress cleaning as described in Article 3.01 above.

C. Site: Unless otherwise specifically directed, broom clean all paved areas on the site and all public paved areas directly adjacent to the site. Completely remove all resultant debris.

D. Structures:

1. Exterior: Visually inspect all exterior surfaces and remove all traces of soil, waste material, smudges, and other foreign matter. Remove all traces of splashed materials from adjacent surfaces. If necessary to achieve a uniform degree of exterior cleanliness, hose down the exterior of the structure. In the event of stubborn stains not removable with water, a light sandblasting or other cleaning at no additional cost to the Owner may be required.

2. Interior: Visually inspect all interior surfaces and remove all traces of soil, waste material, smudges, and other foreign matter. Remove all traces of splashed

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materials from adjacent surfaces. Remove all paint droppings, spots, stains, and dirt from finished surfaces. Use only the specified cleaning materials and equipment.

3. Glass: Clean all glass inside and outside.

4. Polished surfaces: To all surfaces requiring the routine application of buffed polish, apply the polish recommended by the manufacturer of the material being polished.

5. Timing: Schedule final cleaning as approved by the Project Manager / Project Engineer to accept a completely clean project. Final cleaning must be complete prior to final walk through and acceptance of the project.

3.03 CLEANING DURING OWNER'S OCCUPANCY
A. Should the Owner occupy the Work or any portion thereof prior to its completion by the Contractor and acceptance by the Owner, responsibilities for interim and final cleaning of the occupied spaces shall be as determined by the Project Manager / Project Engineer in accordance with the General Conditions of the Contract.

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PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS
PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Delegate the responsibility for maintenance of Record Documents to one person on the Contractor's staff.

B. Accuracy of Records: Thoroughly coordinate all changes within the Record Documents, making adequate and proper entries on each page of Specifications and each sheet of drawings and other Documents where such entry is required to properly show the change. Accuracy of records shall be such that future search for items shown in the Contract Documents may reasonably rely on information obtained from the approved Record Documents.

C. Timing of Entries: Make all entries within 24 hours after receipt of information.

1.02 SUBMITTALS
A. The Project Manager’s approval of the current status of Record Documents will be a prerequisite to Owner's approval of requests for progress payments and final payment under the Contract.

B. Final Submittal: Prior to submitting request for final payment, submit the final Record Documents to the Project Manager and secure his approval.

1. Contractor shall stamp and sign the record documents. Stamp shall contain the heading "As-Builts".

1.03 PRODUCT HANDLING
A. Use all means necessary to maintain the job set of Record Documents completely protected from deterioration and from loss and damage until completion of the Work and transfer of the recorded data to the final Record Documents. In the event of loss of recorded data, use all means necessary to secure the data to the Architect's approval; such means shall include, if necessary in the opinion of the Architect, removal and replacement of concealing materials and, in such case, all replacements shall be to the standards originally specified in the Contract Documents.

1.04 PAYMENT
A. Full compensation for the required record drawings shall be considered as included in the contract price paid for the various items of work involved, and no additional compensation shall be allowed therefore.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 RECORD DOCUMENTS

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A. Job Set: Promptly following award of Contract, provide one complete set of all Documents comprising the Contract.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 RECORDING
A. Identification: Immediately upon receipt of the job set described above, identify each of the Documents with the title "RECORD DOCUMENTS - JOB SET." B. Preservation:

1. Considering the Contract completion time, the probable number of occasions upon which the job set must be taken out for new entries and for examination, and the conditions under which these activities will be performed, devise a suitable method for protecting the job set to the approval of the Architect.

2. Do not use the job set for any purpose except entry of new data and for review by the Architect, until start of transfer of data to final Record Documents.

3. Maintain the job set at the site of Work.

C. Making entries on Drawings: Using an erasable colored pencil (not ink or indelible pencil), clearly describe the change by note and by graphic line, as required. Date all entries. Call attention to the entry by a "cloud" around the area or areas affected. In the event of overlapping changes, different colors may be used for each of the changes.

D. Making Entries on Other Documents: Clearly indicate the change by note in ink, colored pencil, or rubber stamp.

E. Conversion of Schematic Layouts:

1. In most cases on the Drawings, arrangement of conduits and circuits, piping, ducts, and other similar items, is shown schematically and is not intended to portray precise physical layout. Final physical arrangement is as determined by the Contractor, subject to the Architect's review. However, design of future modifications of the facility may require accurate information as to the final physical arrangement of items which are shown only schematically on the Drawings.

2. Show on the job set of Record Drawings, by dimension accurate to within 1", the centerline of each run of items such as are described in Paragraph 3.01.E.1 above. Clearly identify the item by accurate note such as "cast iron drain", "galv. water", etc. Show, by symbol or note, the vertical location of the item ("under slab", "in ceiling", "exposed", etc.). Make all identification sufficiently descriptive that it may be related reliably to the Specification.

3. Record elevations and exact locations of all new and existing utilities encountered or located underground.

4. Record revisions to electrical circuits.

5. The Architect may waive the requirements for conversion of schematic data where, in the Owner's judgment, such conversion serves no beneficial purpose. However, do not rely upon waivers being issued except as specifically issued in writing by the Architect.

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6. Timing of Entries: Use all means necessary, including the proper tools for measurement, to determine actual locations of the installed items.

F. Contractor shall record Specification and Addenda. Contractor shall legibly mark-up each Section to record:

1. Manufacturer, trade name, catalog number, and supplier of each product and item of equipment actually installed.

2. Changes made by Revision Order, Directive and other modification.

3. Other matters not originally specified.

G. Shop Drawings and Samples. Contractor shall:

1. Maintain as record documents.

2. Legibly annotate shop drawings and samples to record changes made after approval.

3.02 AUDIT
A. Project record documents will be reviewed monthly by the Architect, who will use the current completeness of the record documents in evaluating the monthly progress payment request.

3.03 CHANGES SUBSEQUENT TO ACCEPTANCE
A. The Contractor shall have no responsibility for recording changes in the Work subsequent to acceptance of the Work by the Owner, except for changes resulting from replacements, repairs, and alterations made by the Contractor as part of his guarantee.

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WARRANTIES
PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 RELATED REQUIREMENTS
A. General Conditions of the Contract: Warranty, and Correction of Work.

B. Section 01 71 00 - Contract Closeout: Contract closeout procedures.

C. Section 01 71 00 - Contract Closeout: Operation and Maintenance Data.

D. Individual Specifications Sections: Provision of warranties required for specific products or work.

1.02 FORM OF SUBMITTALS
A. Form of Warranty: Written warranties, except manufacturer's standard printed warranties, shall be on the Contractor's, Subcontractor's, material supplier, or manufacturers own letterhead, addressed to the Owner. All warranties shall be submitted in duplicate, and in the format supplied with this section, modified as approved to suit the conditions pertaining to the warranty.

B. Bind warranties in commercial quality 8 1/2" x 11" binders, with hardback, cleanable, plastic covers.

C. Label cover of each binder with typed or printed title "WARRANTIES", with title of Project; name, address, and telephone number of Contractor; and name of responsible principal.

D. Table of Contents: Neatly typed, in the sequence of the Table of Contents of the Project Manual, with each item identified with the number and title of the specification section in which specified, and the name of Product or work item.

E. Separate each warranty with index tab sheets keyed to the Table of Contents listing.

Provide full information, using separate typed sheets as necessary. List subcontractor, supplier, and manufacturer, with name, address, and telephone number of responsible principal.

1.03 PREPARATION OF SUBMITTALS
A. Obtain warranties, executed in duplicate by responsible subcontractor, suppliers, and manufacturers, within ten days after completion of the applicable item of work. Except for items put into use with Owner's permission, beginning of time of warranty will commence on the date of substantial completion.

B. Verify that documents are in proper form, contain full information, and are notarized.

C. All warranties shall be signed by both the General Contractor and the appropriate subcontractor.

D. Retain warranties until time specified for submittal.

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1.04 TIME OF SUBMITTALS
A. For equipment or component parts of equipment put into service during construction with Architect’s permission, submit documents within ten days after acceptance.

B. Make other submittals prior to final Application for Payment.

1.05 WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS
A. Contractor shall guarantee all work on the project against defective workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of Substantial Completion (unless longer warrantee times are indicated in specific sections of the specification).

1. Contractor shall repair or replace any such defective work in manner satisfactory to the Owner.

1.06 PAYMENT
A. Full compensation for the required warranties shall be considered as included in the contract price paid for the various items of work involved, and no additional compensation shall be allowed therefore.

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PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.01 WARRANTY FORM
A. See next page.

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WARRANTY FOR _________________________________________WORK We, the undersigned, hereby warrant that Work described above which we have furnished and/or installed for the following project:

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is in accordance with the Contract Documents and that said Work as installed will fulfill or exceed all of the Warranty requirements. We agree to repair or replace our Work, together with any adjacent Work which is displaced or damaged by so doing, that proves defective in workmanship, material, or operation within a period of ( ) year(s) from date of final acceptance of the project by the City or from the Date of Certificate of Substantial Completion, whichever is earlier, ordinary wear and tear and unusual abuse or neglect excepted.

In the event of our failure to comply with the above-mentioned conditions within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the City, after being notified in writing, we, the undersigned, collectively and separately do hereby authorize the City to have said defects repaired and/or replaced and made good, and to pay in discharging said Work, including all collection costs and reasonable attorney fees.

Date:
(Subcontractor, Subcontractor, Manufacturer, Supplier)
By
Title
State License No.

Date:
(Contractor)
By
Title
State License No.

Local Representative to be contacted for maintenance, repair and/or replacement service:

Name:

Address:

Phone No.

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SELECTIVE DEMOLITION
PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY
A. Section Includes:

1. Demolition and removal of selected portions of building or structure.

2. Demolition and removal of selected building elements.

3. Salvage of existing items to be reused or recycled.

1.02 MATERIALS OWNERSHIP
A. Unless otherwise indicated, demolition waste becomes property of Contractor.

B. Historic items, relics, antiques, and similar objects including, but not limited to, cornerstones and their contents, commemorative plaques and tablets, and other items of interest or value to Owner that may be uncovered during demolition remain the property of Owner.

1. Carefully salvage in a manner to prevent damage and promptly return to Owner.

1.03 PREINSTALLATION MEETINGS
A. Pre-demolition Conference: Conduct conference at Project site.

1.04 SUBMITTALS
A. Proposed Protection Measures: Submit report, including Drawings, that indicates the measures proposed for protecting individuals and property, for environmental protection, for dust control and, for noise control. Indicate proposed locations and construction of barriers.

B. Schedule of selective demolition activities with starting and ending dates for each activity.

C. Pre-demolition photographs or video.

D. Inventory of items that have been removed and salvaged.

1.05 FIELD CONDITIONS
A. Owner will occupy portions of building immediately adjacent to selective demolition area.

Conduct selective demolition so Owner's operations will not be disrupted.

B. Conditions existing at time of inspection for bidding purpose will be maintained by Owner as far as practical.

C. Notify Architect of discrepancies between existing conditions and Drawings before proceeding with selective demolition.

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D. Storage or sale of removed items or materials on-site is not permitted.

E. Utility Service: Maintain existing utilities indicated to remain in service and protect them against damage during selective demolition operations.

1. Maintain fire-protection facilities in service during selective demolition operations.

F. Arrange selective demolition schedule so as not to interfere with Owner's operations.

1.06 WARRANTY
A. Existing Warranties: Remove, replace, patch, and repair materials and surfaces cut or damaged during selective demolition, by methods and with materials and using approved contractors so as not to void existing warranties.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Regulatory Requirements: Comply with governing EPA notification regulations before beginning selective demolition. Comply with hauling and disposal regulations of authorities having jurisdiction.

B. Standards: Comply with ASSE A10.6 and NFPA 241.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 EXAMINATION
A. Verify that utilities have been disconnected and capped before starting selective demolition operations.

B. Perform an engineering survey of condition of building to determine whether removing any element might result in structural deficiency or unplanned collapse of any portion of structure or adjacent structures during selective building demolition operations.

C. Inventory and record the condition of items to be removed and salvaged.

3.02 UTILITY SERVICES AND ELECTRICAL/LOW VOLTAGE SYSTEMS A. Existing Services/Systems to Remain: Maintain services/systems indicated to remain for ongoing operations and protect them against damage.

B. Existing Services/Systems to Be Removed, Relocated, or Abandoned: Locate, identify, disconnect, and seal or cap off utility services and mechanical/electrical systems serving areas to be selectively demolished.

1. Arrange to shut off utilities with utility companies.

2. If services/systems are required to be removed, relocated, or abandoned, provide temporary services/systems that bypass area of selective demolition and that maintain continuity of services/systems to other parts of neighboring site

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3.03 PROTECTION
A. Temporary Protection: Provide temporary barricades and other protection required to prevent injury to people and damage to adjacent buildings and facilities to remain.

B. Temporary Shoring: Design, provide, and maintain shoring, bracing, and structural supports as required to preserve stability and prevent movement, settlement, or collapse of construction and finishes to remain, and to prevent unexpected or uncontrolled movement or collapse of construction being demolished.

C. Remove temporary barricades and protections where hazards no longer exist.

3.04 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION
A. General: Demolish and remove existing construction only to the extent required by new construction and as indicated. Use methods required to complete the Work within limitations of governing regulations and as follows:

1. Neatly cut openings and holes plumb, square, and true to dimensions required. Use cutting methods least likely to damage construction to remain or adjoining construction.

Use hand tools or small power tools designed for sawing or grinding, not hammering and chopping. Temporarily cover openings to remain.

2. Cut or drill from the exposed or finished side into concealed surfaces to avoid marring existing finished surfaces.

3. Do not use cutting torches until work area is cleared of flammable materials. At concealed spaces, such as duct and pipe interiors, verify condition and contents of hidden space before starting flame-cutting operations. Maintain portable fire-suppression devices during flame-cutting operations.

4. Maintain fire watch during and after flame-cutting operations.

5. Locate selective demolition equipment and remove debris and materials so as not to impose excessive loads on supporting walls, floors, or framing.

6. Dispose of demolished items and materials promptly. Comply with requirements in Section 01 52 00 "Construction Waste Management".

B. Site Access and Temporary Controls: Conduct selective demolition and debris-removal operations to ensure minimum interference with roads, streets, walks, walkways, and other adjacent occupied and used facilities.

C. Removed and Salvaged Items:

1. Clean salvaged items.

2. Pack or crate items after cleaning. Identify contents of containers.

3. Store items in a secure area until delivery to Owner.

4. Transport items to Owner's storage area designated by Owner.

5. Protect items from damage during transport and storage.

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D. Removed and Reinstalled Items:

1. Clean and repair items to functional condition adequate for intended reuse.

2. Pack or crate items after cleaning and repairing. Identify contents of containers.

3. Protect items from damage during transport and storage.

4. Reinstall items in locations indicated. Comply with installation requirements for new materials and equipment. Provide connections, supports, and miscellaneous materials necessary to make item functional for use indicated.

E. Existing Items to Remain: Protect construction indicated to remain against damage and soiling during selective demolition. When permitted by Architect, items may be removed to a suitable, protected storage location during selective demolition and cleaned and reinstalled in their original locations after selective demolition operations are complete.

3.05 CLEANING
A. Remove demolition waste materials from Project site and recycle or dispose of them according to Section 01 52 00, "Construction Waste Management".

1. Do not allow demolished materials to accumulate on-site.

2. Remove and transport debris in a manner that will prevent spillage on adjacent surfaces and areas.

3. Remove debris from elevated portions of building by chute, hoist, or other device that will convey debris to grade level in a controlled descent.

B. Burning: Do not burn demolished materials.

C. Clean adjacent structures and improvements of dust, dirt, and debris caused by selective demolition operations. Return adjacent areas to condition existing before selective demolition operations began.

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CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE
PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY
A. Section Includes:

1. Cast-in-place concrete, including concrete materials, mixture design, placement procedures, and finishes.

1.02 DEFINITIONS
A. Cementitious Materials: Portland cement alone or in combination with one or more of the following: blended hydraulic cement, fly ash, slag cement, and other pozzolans materials subject to compliance with requirements.

B. Water/Cement Ratio (w/cm): The ratio by weight of water to cementitious materials.

1.03 PREINSTALLATION MEETINGS
A. Preinstallation Conference: Conduct conference at project site.

1.04 ACTION SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: For each of the following.

1. Portland cement.

2. Fly ash.

3. Slag cement.

4. Aggregates.

5. Admixtures:
a. Include limitations of use, including restrictions on cementitious materials, supplementary cementitious materials, air entrainment, aggregates, temperature at time of concrete placement, relative humidity at time of concrete placement, curing conditions, and use of other admixtures.

6. Curing materials.

7. Joint fillers.

B. Design Mixtures: For each concrete mixture, include the following:

1. Mixture identification.

2. Minimum 28-day compressive strength.

3. Durability exposure class.

4. Maximum w/cm.

5. Calculated equilibrium unit weight, for lightweight concrete.

6. Slump limit.

7. Air content.

8. Nominal maximum aggregate size.

9. Indicate amounts of mixing water to be withheld for later addition at Project site if permitted.

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10. Intended placement method.

11. Submit alternate design mixtures when characteristics of materials, Project conditions, weather, test results, or other circumstances warrant adjustments.

C. Concrete Schedule: For each location of each Class of concrete indicated in "Concrete Mixtures" Article, including the following:

1. Concrete Class designation.

2. Location within Project.

3. Exposure Class designation.

4. Formed Surface Finish designation and final finish.

5. Final finish for floors.

6. Curing process.

7. Floor treatment if any.

1.05 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS
A. Material Certificates: For each of the following, signed by manufacturers:

1. Cementitious materials.

2. Admixtures.

3. Curing compounds.

4. Vapor retarders.

5. Joint-filler strips.

B. Material Test Reports: For the following, from a qualified testing agency:

1. Portland cement.

2. Fly ash.

3. Slag cement.

4. Aggregates.

5. Admixtures:

C. Research Reports: For concrete admixtures in accordance with ICC's Acceptance Criteria AC198.

D. Preconstruction Test Reports: For each mix design.

E. Field quality-control reports.

F. Minutes of preinstallation conference.

1.06 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Ready-Mixed Concrete Manufacturer Qualifications: A firm experienced in manufacturing readymixed concrete products and that complies with ASTM C94/C94M requirements for production facilities and equipment.

1. Manufacturer certified in accordance with NRMCA's "Certification of Ready Mixed Concrete Production Facilities."

1.07 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Comply with ASTM C94/C94M and ACI 301 (ACI 301M).

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1.08 FIELD CONDITIONS
A. Cold-Weather Placement: Comply with ACI 301 (ACI 301M) and ACI 306.1.

B. Hot-Weather Placement: Comply with ACI 301 (ACI 301M) and ACI 305.1 (ACI 305.1M).

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2.01 CONCRETE, GENERAL
A. ACI Publications: Comply with ACI 301 (ACI 301M) unless modified by requirements in the Contract Documents.

2.02 CONCRETE MATERIALS
A. Cementitious Materials:

1. Portland Cement: ASTM C150/C150M, Type II/V.

2. Fly Ash: ASTM C618, Class C or F.

3. Slag Cement: ASTM C989/C989M, Grade 100 or 120.

B. Normal-Weight Aggregates: ASTM C33/C33M, coarse aggregate or better, graded. Provide aggregates from a single source.

1. Alkali-Silica Reaction: Comply with one of the following:
a. Expansion Result of Aggregate: Not more than 0.04 percent at one-year when tested in accordance with ASTM C1293.
b. Expansion Results of Aggregate and Cementitious Materials in Combination: Not more than 0.10 percent at an age of 16 days when tested in accordance with ASTM C1567.
c. Alkali Content in Concrete: Not more than 4 lb./cu. yd. (2.37 kg/cu. m) for moderately reactive aggregate or 3 lb./cu. yd. (1.78 kg/cu. m) for highly reactive aggregate, when tested in accordance with ASTM C1293 and categorized in accordance with ASTM C1778, based on alkali content being calculated in accordance with ACI 301 (ACI 301M).

2. Maximum Coarse-Aggregate Size: 1-1/2 inches nominal.

3. Fine Aggregate: Free of materials with deleterious reactivity to alkali in cement.

C. Air-Entraining Admixture: ASTM C260/C260M.

D. Chemical Admixtures: Certified by manufacturer to be compatible with other admixtures that do not contribute water-soluble chloride ions exceeding those permitted in hardened concrete. Do not use calcium chloride or admixtures containing calcium chloride.

1. Water-Reducing Admixture: ASTM C494/C494M, Type A.

2. Retarding Admixture: ASTM C494/C494M, Type B.

3. Water-Reducing and -Retarding Admixture: ASTM C494/C494M, Type D.

4. High-Range, Water-Reducing Admixture: ASTM C494/C494M, Type F.

5. High-Range, Water-Reducing and -Retarding Admixture: ASTM C494/C494M, Type G.

6. Plasticizing and Retarding Admixture: ASTM C1017/C1017M, Type II.

E. Water and Water Used to Make Ice: ASTM C94/C94M, potable.

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2.03 CURING MATERIALS
A. Absorptive Cover: AASHTO M 182, Class 2, burlap cloth made from jute or kenaf, weighing approximately 9 oz./sq. yd. (305 g/sq. m) when dry.

B. Moisture-Retaining Cover: ASTM C171, polyethylene film burlap-polyethylene sheet.

1. Color:
a. Ambient Temperature Below 50 deg F (10 deg C): Black. b. Ambient Temperature between 50 deg F (10 deg C) and 85 deg F (29 deg C): Any color.
c. Ambient Temperature Above 85 deg F (29 deg C): White.

C. Curing Paper: Eight-feet- (2438-mm-) wide paper, consisting of two layers of fibered kraft paper laminated with double coating of asphalt.

D. Water: Potable or complying with ASTM C1602/C1602M.

E. Clear, Waterborne, Membrane-Forming, Dissipating Curing Compound: ASTM C309, Type 1, Class B.

F. Clear, Waterborne, Membrane-Forming, Non-dissipating Curing Compound: ASTM C309, Type 1, Class B, certified by curing compound manufacturer to not interfere with bonding of floor covering.

G. Clear, Waterborne, Membrane-Forming, Curing and Sealing Compound: ASTM C1315, Type 1, Class A.

2.04 RELATED MATERIALS
A. Expansion- and Isolation-Joint-Filler Strips: ASTM D1751, asphalt-saturated cellulosic fiber B. Floor Slab Protective Covering: Eight-feet- (2438-mm-) wide cellulose fabric.

2.05 CONCRETE MIXTURES, GENERAL
A. Prepare design mixtures for each type and strength of concrete, proportioned on the basis of laboratory trial mixture or field test data, or both, in accordance with ACI 301 (ACI 301M).

1. Use a qualified testing agency for preparing and reporting proposed mixture designs, based on laboratory trial mixtures.

B. Cementitious Materials: Limit percentage, by weight, of cementitious materials other than Portland cement in concrete as follows:

1. Fly Ash or Other Pozzolans: 25 percent by mass.

2. Slag Cement: 50 percent by mass.

3. Total of Fly Ash or Other Pozzolans, Slag Cement: 50 percent by mass, with fly ash or pozzolans not exceeding 25 percent by mass.

4. Total of Fly Ash or Other Pozzolans: 35 percent by mass with fly ash or pozzolans not exceeding 25 percent by mass.

C. Admixtures: Use admixtures in accordance with manufacturer’s written instructions.

1. Use water-reducing or plasticizing admixture in concrete, as required, for placement and workability.

2. Use water-reducing and -retarding admixture when required by high temperatures, low humidity, or other adverse placement conditions.

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3. Use water-reducing admixture in pumped concrete, concrete for heavy-use industrial slabs, concrete for parking structure slabs, and concrete with a w/cm below 0.50.

2.06 CONCRETE MIXTURES
A. See concrete mix requirements for strength, w/c ratio and aggregate on the structural drawings.

1. Slump Limit: 4 inches (100 mm), plus or minus 1 inch (25 mm).

2.07 CONCRETE MIXING
A. Ready-Mixed Concrete: Measure, batch, mix, and deliver concrete in accordance with ASTM C94/C94M, and furnish batch ticket information.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 INSTALLATION OF EMBEDDED ITEMS
A. Place and secure anchorage devices and other embedded items required for adjoining Work that is attached to or supported by cast-in-place concrete.

1. Use setting drawings, templates, diagrams, instructions, and directions furnished with items to be embedded.

2. Install anchor rods, accurately located, to elevations required and complying with tolerances in Section 7.5 of ANSI/AISC 303.

3. Install reglets to receive waterproofing and to receive through-wall flashings in outer face of concrete frame at exterior walls, where flashing is shown at lintels, shelf angles, and other conditions.

3.02 JOINTS
A. Construct joints true to line, with faces perpendicular to surface plane of concrete.

B. Construction Joints: Coordinate with floor slab pattern and concrete placement sequence.

1. Install so strength and appearance of concrete are not impaired, at locations indicated on Drawings or as approved by Architect.

2. Place joints perpendicular to main reinforcement.
a. Continue reinforcement across construction joints unless otherwise indicated. b. Do not continue reinforcement through sides of strip placements of floors and slabs.

3. Form keyed joints as indicated. Embed keys at least 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) into concrete.

4. Locate joints for grade beams and slabs at third points of spans.

5. Locate horizontal joints in walls and columns at underside of floors, slabs, beams, and girders and at the top of footings or floor slabs.

6. Space vertical joints in walls as indicated on Drawings. Unless otherwise indicated on Drawings, locate vertical joints beside piers integral with walls, near corners, and in concealed locations where possible.

C. Control Joints in Slabs-on-Ground: Form weakened-plane control joints, sectioning concrete into areas as indicated. Construct control joints for a depth equal to at least one-third u.o.n. of concrete thickness as follows:

1. Grooved Joints: Form control joints after initial floating by grooving and finishing each edge of joint to a radius of 1/8 inch (3.2 mm). Repeat grooving of control joints after applying surface finishes. Eliminate groover tool marks on concrete surfaces.

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2. Sawed Joints: Form control joints with power saws equipped with shatterproof abrasive or diamond-rimmed blades. Cut 1/8-inch- (3.2-mm-) wide joints into concrete when cutting action does not tear, abrade, or otherwise damage surface and before concrete develops random cracks.

D. Isolation Joints in Slabs-on-Ground: After removing formwork, install joint-filler strips at slab junctions with vertical surfaces, such as column pedestals, foundation walls, grade beams, and other locations, as indicated.

1. Extend joint-filler strips full width and depth of joint, terminating flush with finished concrete surface unless otherwise indicated on Drawings.

2. Terminate full-width joint-filler strips not less than 1/2 inch (13 mm) or more than 1 inch (25 mm) below finished concrete surface, where joint sealants, specified in Section 079200 “Joint Sealants,” are indicated.

3. Install joint-filler strips in lengths as long as practicable. Where more than one length is required, lace or clip sections together.

E. Doweled Joints:

1. Install dowel bars and support assemblies at joints where indicated on Drawings.

2. Lubricate or asphalt coat one-half of dowel bar length to prevent concrete bonding to one side of joint.

F. Dowel Plates: Install dowel plates at joints where indicated on Drawings.

3.03 CONCRETE PLACEMENT
A. Before placing concrete, verify that installation of formwork, reinforcement, and embedded items are complete and that required inspections are completed.

1. B. Notify Architect and testing and inspection agencies 24 hours prior to commencement of concrete placement.

C. Before test sampling and placing concrete, water may be added at Project site, subject to limitations of ACI 301 (ACI 301M), but not to exceed the amount indicated on the concrete delivery ticket.

1. Do not add water to concrete after adding high-range water-reducing admixtures to mixture.

D. Deposit concrete continuously in one layer or in horizontal layers of such thickness that no new concrete is placed on concrete that has hardened enough to cause seams or planes of weakness.

1. If a section cannot be placed continuously, provide construction joints as indicated.

2. Deposit concrete to avoid segregation.

3. Deposit concrete in horizontal layers of depth not to exceed formwork design pressures and in a manner to avoid inclined construction joints.

4. Consolidate placed concrete with mechanical vibrating equipment in accordance with ACI 301 (ACI 301M).
a. Do not use vibrators to transport concrete inside forms. b. Insert and withdraw vibrators vertically at uniformly spaced locations to rapidly penetrate placed layer and at least 6 inches (150 mm) into preceding layer. c. Do not insert vibrators into lower layers of concrete that have begun to lose plasticity.

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d. At each insertion, limit duration of vibration to time necessary to consolidate concrete, and complete embedment of reinforcement and other embedded items without causing mixture constituents to segregate.

E. Deposit and consolidate concrete for floors and slabs in a continuous operation, within limits of construction joints, until placement of a panel or section is complete.

1. Do not place concrete floors and slabs in a checkerboard sequence.

2. Consolidate concrete during placement operations, so concrete is thoroughly worked around reinforcement and other embedded items and into corners.

3. Maintain reinforcement in position on chairs during concrete placement.

4. Screed slab surfaces with a straightedge and strike off to correct elevations.

5. Level concrete, cut high areas, and fill low areas.

6. Slope surfaces uniformly to drains where required.

7. Begin initial floating using bull floats or darbies to form a uniform and open-textured surface plane, before excess bleedwater appears on the surface.

8. Do not further disturb slab surfaces before starting finishing operations.

3.04 FINISHING FORMED SURFACES
A. As-Cast Surface Finishes:

1. ACI 301 (ACI 301M) Surface Finish SF-1.0: As-cast concrete texture imparted by formfacing material. a. Patch voids larger than 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) wide or 1/2 inch (13 mm) deep. b. Remove projections larger than 1 inch (25 mm).
c. Tie holes do not require patching.
d. Surface Tolerance: ACI 117 (ACI 117M) Class D.
e. Locations: Apply to concrete surfaces not exposed to public view

2. ACI 301 (ACI 301M) Surface Finish SF-2.0: As-cast concrete texture imparted by formfacing material, arranged in an orderly and symmetrical manner with a minimum of seams. a. Patch voids larger than 3/4 inch (19 mm) wide or 1/2 inch (13 mm) deep. b. Remove projections larger than 1/4 inch (6 mm).
c. Patch tie holes.
d. Surface Tolerance: ACI 117 (ACI 117M) Class B.
e. Locations: Apply to concrete surfaces exposed to public view.

3. ACI 301 (ACI 301M) Surface Finish SF-3.0:
a. Patch voids larger than 3/4 inch (19 mm) wide or 1/2 inch (13 mm) deep. b. Remove projections larger than 1/8 inch (3 mm).
c. Patch tie holes.
d. Surface Tolerance: ACI 117 (ACI 117M) Class A.
e. Locations: Apply to concrete surfaces exposed to public view B. Related Unformed Surfaces:

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1. At tops of walls, horizontal offsets, and similar unformed surfaces adjacent to formed surfaces, strike off smooth and finish with a color and texture matching adjacent formed surfaces.

2. Continue final surface treatment of formed surfaces uniformly across adjacent unformed surfaces unless otherwise indicated.

3.05 FINISHING FLOORS AND SLABS
A. Comply with ACI 302.1R recommendations for screeding, re-straightening, and finishing operations for concrete surfaces. Do not wet concrete surfaces.

B. Scratch Finish:

1. While still plastic, texture concrete surface that has been screeded and bull-floated or darbied.

2. Use stiff brushes, brooms, or rakes to produce a profile depth of 1/4 inch (6 mm) in one direction.

3. Apply scratch finish to surfaces to receive concrete floor toppings and to receive mortar setting beds for bonded cementitious floor finishes.

C. Float Finish:

1. When bleedwater sheen has disappeared and concrete surface has stiffened sufficiently to permit operation of specific float apparatus, consolidate concrete surface with powerdriven floats or by hand floating if area is small or inaccessible to power-driven floats.

2. Repeat float passes and re-straightening until surface is left with a uniform, smooth, granular texture and complies with ACI 117 (ACI A117M) tolerances for conventional concrete.

3. Apply float finish to surfaces to receive trowel finish.

D. Trowel Finish:

1. After applying float finish, apply first troweling and consolidate concrete by hand or powerdriven trowel.

2. Continue troweling passes and restraighten until surface is free of trowel marks and uniform in texture and appearance.

3. Grind smooth any surface defects that would telegraph through applied coatings or floor coverings.

4. Do not add water to concrete surface.

5. Do not apply hard-troweled finish to concrete, which has a total air content greater than 3 percent.

6. Apply a trowel finish to surfaces exposed to view or to be covered with resilient flooring, carpet, ceramic or quarry tile set over a cleavage membrane, paint, or another thin-filmfinish coating system.

7. Finish and measure surface, so gap at any point between concrete surface and an unleveled, freestanding, 10-ft.- (3.05-m-) long straightedge resting on two high spots and placed anywhere on the surface does not exceed 1/8 inch (3 mm) and 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) in 2 feet (610 mm).

E. Trowel and Fine-Broom Finish: Apply a first trowel finish to surfaces where ceramic or quarry tile is to be installed by either thickset or thinset method. While concrete is still plastic, slightly scarify surface with a fine broom perpendicular to main traffic route.

1. Coordinate required final finish with Architect before application.

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2. Comply with flatness and levelness tolerances for trowel-finished floor surfaces.

F. Broom Finish: Apply a broom finish to exterior concrete platforms, steps, ramps, and locations indicated on Drawings.

1. Immediately after float finishing, slightly roughen trafficked surface by brooming with fiberbristle broom perpendicular to main traffic route.

2. Coordinate required final finish with Architect before application.

G. Slip-Resistive Finish: Before final floating, apply slip-resistive aggregate finish to concrete stair treads, platforms, ramps as indicated on Drawings

1. Apply in accordance with manufacturer’s written instructions and as follows:
a. Uniformly spread 25 lb/100 sq. ft. (12 kg/10 sq. m) of dampened slip-resistive aggregate over surface in one or two applications.
b. Tamp aggregate flush with surface, but do not force below surface. c. After broadcasting and tamping, apply float finish.
d. After curing, lightly work surface with a steel wire brush or an abrasive stone and water to expose slip-resistive aggregate.

3.06 INSTALLATION OF MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE ITEMS
A. Filling In:

1. Fill in holes and openings left in concrete structures after Work of other trades is in place unless otherwise indicated.

2. Mix, place, and cure concrete, as specified, to blend with in-place construction.

3. Provide other miscellaneous concrete filling indicated or required to complete the Work.

B. Curbs: Provide monolithic finish to interior curbs by stripping forms while concrete is still green and by steel-troweling surfaces to a hard, dense finish with corners, intersections, and terminations slightly rounded.

C. Equipment Bases and Foundations:

1. Coordinate sizes and locations of concrete bases with actual equipment provided.

3.07 CONCRETE CURING
A. Protect freshly placed concrete from premature drying and excessive cold or hot temperatures.

1. Comply with ACI 301 (ACI 301M) and ACI 306.1 for cold weather protection during curing.

2. Comply with ACI 301 (ACI 301M) and ACI 305.1 (ACI 305.1M) for hot-weather protection during curing.

3. Maintain moisture loss no more than 0.2 lb/sq. ft. x h (1 kg/sq. m x h), calculated in accordance with ACI 305.1,) before and during finishing operations.

B. Curing Formed Surfaces: Comply with ACI 308.1 (ACI 308.1M) as follows:

1. Cure formed concrete surfaces, including underside of beams, supported slabs, and other similar surfaces.

2. Cure concrete containing color pigments in accordance with color pigment manufacturer’s instructions.

3. If forms remain during curing period, moist cure after loosening forms.

4. If removing forms before end of curing period, continue curing for remainder of curing period, as follows:

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a. Continuous Fogging: Maintain standing water on concrete surface until final setting of concrete.
b. Continuous Sprinkling: Maintain concrete surface continuously wet. c. Absorptive Cover: Pre-dampen absorptive material before application; apply additional water to absorptive material to maintain concrete surface continuously wet.
d. Water-Retention Sheeting Materials: Cover exposed concrete surfaces with sheeting material, taping, or lapping seams.
e. Membrane-Forming Curing Compound: Apply uniformly in continuous operation by power spray or roller in accordance with manufacturer’s written instructions. 1) Recoat areas subject to heavy rainfall within three hours after initial application.
2) Maintain continuity of coating and repair damage during curing period.

C. Curing Unformed Surfaces: Comply with ACI 308.1 (ACI 308.1M) as follows:

1. Begin curing immediately after finishing concrete.

2. Interior Concrete Floors:
a. Floors to Receive Floor Coverings Specified in Other Sections: Contractor has option of the following:
1) Absorptive Cover: As soon as concrete has sufficient set to permit application without marring concrete surface, install prewetted absorptive cover over entire area of floor.
a) Lap edges and ends of absorptive cover not less than 12-inches (300- mm).
b) Maintain absorptive cover water saturated, and in place, for duration of curing period, but not less than seven days.
2) Moisture-Retaining-Cover Curing: Cover concrete surfaces with moistureretaining cover for curing concrete, placed in widest practicable width, with sides and ends lapped at least 12 inches (300 mm), and sealed by waterproof tape or adhesive.
a) Immediately repair any holes or tears during curing period, using cover material and waterproof tape.
b) Cure for not less than seven days.
3) Ponding or Continuous Sprinkling of Water: Maintain concrete surfaces continuously wet for not less than seven days, utilizing one, or a combination of, the following:
a) Water.
b) Continuous water-fog spray.
b. Floors to Receive Penetrating Liquid Floor Treatments: Contractor has option of the following:
1) Absorptive Cover: As soon as concrete has sufficient set to permit application without marring concrete surface, install prewetted absorptive cover over entire area of floor.

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a) Lap edges and ends of absorptive cover not less than 12 inches (300 mm).
b) Maintain absorptive cover water saturated, and in place, for duration of curing period, but not less than seven days.
2) Moisture-Retaining-Cover Curing: Cover concrete surfaces with moistureretaining cover for curing concrete, placed in widest practicable width, with sides and ends lapped at least 12 inches (300 mm), and sealed by waterproof tape or adhesive.
a) Immediately repair any holes or tears during curing period, using cover material and waterproof tape.
b) Cure for not less than seven days.
3) Ponding or Continuous Sprinkling of Water: Maintain concrete surfaces continuously wet for not less than seven days, utilizing one, or a combination of, the following:
a) Water.
b) Continuous water-fog spray.
c. Floors to Receive Polished Finish: Contractor has option of the following:
1) Absorptive Cover: As soon as concrete has sufficient set to permit application without marring concrete surface, install prewetted absorptive cover over entire area of floor.
a) Lap edges and ends of absorptive cover not less than 12 inches (300 mm).
b) Maintain absorptive cover water saturated, and in place, for duration of curing period, but not less than seven days.
2) Ponding or Continuous Sprinkling of Water: Maintain concrete surfaces continuously wet for not less than seven days, utilizing one, or a combination of, the following:
a) Water.
b) Continuous water-fog spray.
d. Floors to Receive Chemical Stain:
1) As soon as concrete has sufficient set to permit application without marring concrete surface, install curing paper over entire area of floor. 2) Install curing paper square to building lines, without wrinkles, and in a single length without end joints.
3) Butt sides of curing paper tight; do not overlap sides of curing paper. 4) Leave curing paper in place for duration of curing period, but not less than 28 days.
e. Floors to Receive Urethane Flooring:
1) As soon as concrete has sufficient set to permit application without marring concrete surface, install prewetted absorptive cover over entire area of floor. 2) Rewet absorptive cover, and cover immediately with polyethylene moistureretaining cover with edges lapped 6 inches (150 mm) and sealed in place.

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3) Secure polyethylene moisture-retaining cover in place to prohibit air from circulating under polyethylene moisture-retaining cover. 4) Leave absorptive cover and polyethylene moisture-retaining cover in place for duration of curing period, but not less than 28 days.
5) Removal: After curing period has elapsed, remove curing compound without damaging concrete surfaces by method recommended by curing compound manufacturer.
f. Floors to Receive Curing and Sealing Compound:
1) Apply uniformly to floors and slabs indicated in a continuous operation by power spray or roller in accordance with manufacturer’s written instructions. 2) Recoat areas subjected to heavy rainfall within three hours after initial application.
3) Repeat process 24 hours later, and apply a second coat. Maintain continuity of coating, and repair damage during curing period.

3.08 TOLERANCES
A. Conform to ACI 117 (ACI 117M).

3.09 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Special Inspections: Owner will engage a special inspector to perform field tests and inspections and prepare testing and inspection reports.

B. Testing Agency: Owner will engage a qualified testing and inspecting agency to perform tests and inspections and to submit reports.

1. Testing agency shall be responsible for providing curing container for composite samples on Site and verifying that field-cured composite samples are cured in accordance with ASTM C31/C31M.

2. Testing agency shall immediately report to Architect, Contractor, and concrete manufacturer any failure of Work to comply with Contract Documents.

3. Testing agency shall report results of tests and inspections, in writing, to Owner, Architect, Contractor, and concrete manufacturer within 48 hours of inspections and tests. a. Test reports shall include reporting requirements of ASTM C31/C31M, ASTM C39/C39M, and ACI 301, including the following as applicable to each test and inspection:
1) Project name.
2) Name of testing agency.
3) Names and certification numbers of field and laboratory technicians performing inspections and testing.
4) Name of concrete manufacturer.
5) Date and time of inspection, sampling, and field testing. 6) Date and time of concrete placement.
7) Location in Work of concrete represented by samples. 8) Date and time sample was obtained.
9) Truck and batch ticket numbers.
10) Design compressive strength at 28 days.

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11) Concrete mixture designation, proportions, and materials. 12) Field test results.
13) Information on storage and curing of samples before testing, including curing method and maximum and minimum temperatures during initial curing period. 14) Type of fracture and compressive break strengths at seven days and 28 days.

C. Batch Tickets: For each load delivered, submit three copies of batch delivery ticket to testing agency, indicating quantity, mix identification, admixtures, design strength, aggregate size, design air content, design slump at time of batching, and amount of water that can be added at Project site.

D. Inspections:

1. Headed bolts and studs.

2. Verification of use of required design mixture.

3. Concrete placement, including conveying and depositing.

4. Curing procedures and maintenance of curing temperature.

5. Verification of concrete strength before removal of shores and forms from beams and slabs.

6. Batch Plant Inspections: On a random basis, as determined by Architect.

E. Concrete Tests: Testing of composite samples of fresh concrete obtained in accordance with ASTM C 172/C 172M shall be performed in accordance with the following requirements:

1. Testing Frequency: Obtain one composite sample for each day’s pour of each concrete mixture exceeding 5 cu. Yd. (4 cu. M), but less than 25 cu. Yd. (19 cu. M), plus one set for each additional 50 cu. Yd. (38 cu. M) or fraction thereof. a. When frequency of testing provides fewer than five compressive-strength tests for each concrete mixture, testing shall be conducted from at least five randomly selected batches or from each batch if fewer than five are used.

2. Slump: ASTM C143/C143M:
a. One test at point of placement for each composite sample, but not less than one test for each day’s pour of each concrete mixture.
b. Perform additional tests when concrete consistency appears to change.

3. Air Content: ASTM C231/C231M pressure method, for normal-weight concrete; ASTM C173/C173M volumetric method, for structural lightweight concrete. a. One test for each composite sample, but not less than one test for each day’s pour of each concrete mixture.

4. Concrete Temperature: ASTM C1064/C1064M:
a. One test hourly when air temperature is 40 deg F (4.4 deg C) and below or 80 deg F (27 deg C) and above, and one test for each composite sample.

5. Compression Test Specimens: ASTM C31/C31M:
a. Cast and laboratory cure two sets of four 6-inch (150 mm) by 12-inch (300 mm) or 4-inch (100 mm) by 8-inch (200 mm) cylinder specimens for each composite sample.

6. Compressive-Strength Tests: ASTM C39/C39M.
a. Test one set of two laboratory-cured specimens at seven days and one set of two specimens at 28 days.

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b. A compressive-strength test shall be the average compressive strength from a set of two specimens obtained from same composite sample and tested at age indicated.

7. Strength of each concrete mixture will be satisfactory if every average of any three consecutive compressive-strength tests equals or exceeds specified compressive strength, and no compressive-strength test value falls below specified compressive strength by more than 500 psi (3.4 Mpa) if specified compressive strength is 5000 psi (34.5 Mpa), or no compressive strength test value is less than 10 percent of specified compressive strength if specified compressive strength is greater than 5000 psi (34.5 Mpa).

8. Nondestructive Testing: Impact hammer, sonoscope, or other nondestructive device may be permitted by Architect but will not be used as sole basis for approval or rejection of concrete.

9. Additional Tests:
a. Testing and inspecting agency shall make additional tests of concrete when test results indicate that slump, air entrainment, compressive strengths, or other requirements have not been met, as directed by Architect. b. Testing and inspecting agency may conduct tests to determine adequacy of concrete by cored cylinders complying with ASTM C42/C42M or by other methods as directed by Architect.
1) Acceptance criteria for concrete strength shall be in accordance with ACI 301 (ACI 301M), section 1.6.6.3.

10. Additional testing and inspecting, at Contractor’s expense, will be performed to determine compliance of replaced or additional work with specified requirements.

11. Correct deficiencies in the Work that test reports and inspections indicate do not comply with the Contract Documents.

F. Measure floor and slab flatness and levelness in accordance with ASTM E1155 (ASTM E1155M) within 72 hours of completion of floor finishing and promptly report test results to Architect.

3.010 PROTECTION
A. Protect concrete surfaces as follows:

1. Protect from petroleum stains.

2. Diaper hydraulic equipment used over concrete surfaces.

3. Prohibit vehicles from interior concrete slabs.

4. Prohibit use of pipe-cutting machinery over concrete surfaces.

5. Prohibit placement of steel items on concrete surfaces.

6. Prohibit use of acids or acidic detergents over concrete surfaces.

7. Protect liquid floor treatment from damage and wear during the remainder of construction period. Use protective methods and materials, including temporary covering, recommended in writing by liquid floor treatments installer.

8. Protect concrete surfaces scheduled to receive surface hardener or polished concrete finish using Floor Slab Protective Covering.

END OF SECTION

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STRUCTURAL STEEL FRAMING
PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY
A. Section Includes:

1. Structural steel.

2. Shrinkage-resistant grout.

1.02 DEFINITIONS
A. Structural Steel: Elements of the structural frame indicated on Drawings and as described in ANSI/AISC 303.

1.03 PREINSTALLATION MEETINGS
A. Preinstallation Conference: Conduct conference at Project site.

1.04 ACTION SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data:

1. Structural-steel materials.

2. High-strength, bolt-nut-washer assemblies.

3. Anchor rods.

4. Threaded rods.

5. Forged-steel hardware.

6. Shop primer.

7. Galvanized-steel primer.

8. Etching cleaner.

9. Galvanized repair paint.

10. Shrinkage-resistant grout.

B. Shop Drawings: Show fabrication of structural-steel components.

1.05 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS
A. Welding certificates.

B. Mill test reports for structural-steel materials, including chemical and physical properties.

C. Source quality-control reports.

D. Field quality-control reports.

1.06 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Fabricator Qualifications: A qualified fabricator that participates in the AISC Quality Certification Program and is designated an AISC-Certified Plant, Category BU or is accredited by the IAS Fabricator Inspection Program for Structural Steel (Acceptance Criteria 172).

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B. Installer Qualifications: A qualified Installer who participates in the AISC Quality Certification Program and is designated an AISC-Certified Erector, Category ACSE C. Welding Qualifications: Qualify procedures and personnel in accordance with AWS D1.1/D1.1M.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Comply with applicable provisions of the following specifications and documents:

1. ANSI/AISC 303.

2. ANSI/AISC 360.

3. RCSC's "Specification for Structural Joints Using High-Strength Bolts." B. Connection Design Information:

1. Option 1: Connection designs have been completed and connections indicated on the Drawings.

C. Moment Connections: Type FR, fully restrained.

2.02 STRUCTURAL-STEEL MATERIALS
A. W-Shapes: ASTM A992/A992M.

B. Channels, Angles: ASTM A36/A36M.

C. Plate and Bar: ASTM A572/A572M, Grade 50 (345).

D. Cold-Formed Hollow Structural Sections: ASTM A500/A500M, Grade C structural tubing.

E. Steel Pipe: ASTM A53/A53M, Type E or Type S, Grade B.

F. Welding Electrodes: Comply with AWS requirements.

2.03 BOLTS AND CONNECTORS
A. High-Strength A325 Bolts, Nuts, and Washers: ASTM F3125/F3125M, Grade A325 (Grade A325M), Type 1, heavy-hex steel structural bolts; ASTM A563, Grade DH (ASTM A563M, Class 10S), heavy-hex carbon-steel nuts; and ASTM F436/F436M, Type 1, hardened carbonsteel washers; all with plain finish.

1. Direct-Tension Indicators: ASTM F959/F959M, Type 325-1 (Type 8.8-1), compressiblewasher type with plain finish.

B. High-Strength A490 Bolts, Nuts, and Washers: ASTM F3125/F3125M, Grade A490 (Grade A490M), Type 1, heavy-hex steel structural bolts or Grade F2280 tension-control, boltnut-washer assemblies with splined ends; ASTM A563, Grade DH (ASTM A563M, Class 10S), heavy-hex carbon-steel nuts; and ASTM F436/F436M, Type 1, hardened carbon-steel washers; all with plain finish.

1. Direct-Tension Indicators: ASTM F959/F959M, Type 490-1 (Type 10.9-1), compressiblewasher type with plain finish.

C. Zinc-Coated High-Strength A325 Bolts, Nuts, and Washers: ASTM F3125/F3125M, Grade A325 (Grade A325M), Type 1, heavy-hex steel structural bolts; ASTM A563, Grade DH (ASTM A563M, Class 10S), heavy-hex carbon-steel nuts; and ASTM F436/F436M, Type 1, hardened carbonsteel washers.

1. Finish: Hot-dip or mechanically deposited zinc coating.

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2. Direct-Tension Indicators: ASTM F959/F959M, Type 325-1 (Type 8.8-1), compressiblewasher type with mechanically deposited zinc coating finish.

D. Tension-Control, High-Strength Bolt-Nut-Washer Assemblies: ASTM F3125/F3125M, Grade F1852, Type 1, heavy-hex or round head assemblies, consisting of steel structural bolts with splined ends; ASTM A563, Grade DH (ASTM A563M, Class 10S), heavy-hex carbon-steel nuts; and ASTM F436/F436M, Type 1, hardened carbon-steel washers.

1. Finish: Mechanically deposited zinc coating.

E. Shear Stud Connectors: ASTM A108, AISI C-1015 through C-1020, headed-stud type, coldfinished carbon steel; AWS D1.1/D1.1M, Type B.

2.04 RODS
A. Unheaded Anchor Rods: Per structural drawings.

1. Configuration: Straight.

2. Finish: Plain
B. Headed Anchor Rods: Per structural drawings, straight.

1. Finish: Plain
C. Threaded Rods: Per structural drawings.

1. Finish: Plain

2.05 PRIMER
A. Steel Primer:

1. Comply with Section 09 00 00 Painting

2. SSPC-Paint 23, latex primer.

3. Fabricator's standard lead- and chromate-free, nonasphaltic, rust-inhibiting primer complying with MPI#79 and compatible with topcoat.

B. Galvanized-Steel Primer: MPI#26

1. Etching Cleaner: MPI#25, for galvanized steel.

2. Galvanizing Repair Paint: ASTM A780/A780M

2.06 SHRINKAGE-RESISTANT GROUT
A. Metallic, Shrinkage-Resistant Grout: ASTM C1107/C1107M, factory-packaged, metallic aggregate grout, mixed with water to consistency suitable for application and a 30-minute working time.

B. Nonmetallic, Shrinkage-Resistant Grout: ASTM C1107/C1107M, factory-packaged, nonmetallic aggregate grout, noncorrosive and nonstaining, mixed with water to consistency suitable for application and a 30-minute working time.

2.07 FABRICATION
A. Structural Steel: Fabricate and assemble in shop to greatest extent possible. Fabricate in accordance with ANSI/AISC 303 and to ANSI/AISC 360.

B. Shear Stud Connectors: Prepare steel surfaces as recommended by manufacturer of shear connectors. Weld using automatic end welding of headed-stud shear connectors in accordance with AWS D1.1/D1.1M and manufacturer's written instructions.

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2.08 SHOP CONNECTIONS
A. High-Strength Bolts: Shop install high-strength bolts in accordance with RCSC's "Specification for Structural Joints Using High-Strength Bolts" for type of bolt and type of joint specified.

1. Joint Type: Per connection details.

B. Weld Connections: Comply with AWS D1.1/D1.1M for tolerances, appearances, welding procedure specifications, weld quality, and methods used in correcting welding work.

2.09 GALVANIZING
A. Hot-Dip Galvanized Finish: Apply zinc coating by the hot-dip process to structural steel in accordance with ASTM A123/A123M.

1. Fill vent and drain holes that are exposed in the finished Work unless they function as weep holes, by plugging with zinc solder and filing off smooth.

2.10 SHOP PRIMING
A. Shop prime steel surfaces, except the following:

1. Surfaces embedded in concrete or mortar. Extend priming of partially embedded members to a depth of 2 inches (50 mm).

2. Surfaces to be field welded.

3. Surfaces of high-strength bolted, slip-critical connections.

4. Surfaces to receive sprayed fire-resistive materials (applied fireproofing).

5. Galvanized surfaces unless indicated to be painted.

6. Surfaces enclosed in interior construction.

B. Surface Preparation of Steel: Clean surfaces to be painted. Remove loose rust and mill scale and spatter, slag, or flux deposits. Prepare surfaces in accordance with the following specifications and standards:

1. SSPC-SP 2.

2. SSPC-SP 3.

3. SSPC-SP 7 (WAB)/NACE WAB-4.

4. SSPC-SP 6 (WAB)/NACE WAB-3.

C. Surface Preparation of Galvanized Steel: Prepare galvanized-steel surfaces for shop priming by thoroughly cleaning steel of grease, dirt, oil, flux, and other foreign matter, and treating with etching cleaner or in accordance with SSPC-SP 16.

D. Priming: Immediately after surface preparation, apply primer in accordance with manufacturer's written instructions and at rate recommended by SSPC to provide a minimum dry film thickness of 1.5 mils (0.038 mm). Use priming methods that result in full coverage of joints, corners, edges, and exposed surfaces.

2.11 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL
A. Testing Agency: Owner will engage a qualified testing agency to perform shop tests and inspections.

1. Allow testing agency access to places where structural-steel work is being fabricated or produced to perform tests and inspections.

2. Bolted Connections: Inspect and test shop-bolted connections in accordance with RCSC's "Specification for Structural Joints Using High-Strength Bolts."

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3. Welded Connections: Visually inspect shop-welded connections in accordance with AWS D1.1/D1.1M and the following inspection procedures, at testing agency's option:
a. Liquid Penetrant Inspection: ASTM E165/E165M.
b. Magnetic Particle Inspection: ASTM E709; performed on root pass and on finished weld. Cracks or zones of incomplete fusion or penetration are not accepted. c. Ultrasonic Inspection: ASTM E164.
d. Radiographic Inspection: ASTM E94/E94M.

4. In addition to visual inspection, test and inspect shop-welded shear stud connectors in accordance with requirements in AWS D1.1/D1.1M.

5. Prepare test and inspection reports.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 EXAMINATION
A. Verify, with certified steel erector present, elevations of concrete- and masonry-bearing surfaces and locations of anchor rods, bearing plates, and other embedments for compliance with requirements.

B. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.02 ERECTION
A. Set structural steel accurately in locations and to elevations indicated and in accordance with ANSI/AISC 303 and ANSI/AISC 360.

B. Baseplates, Bearing Plates, and Leveling Plates: Clean concrete- and masonry-bearing surfaces of bond-reducing materials, and roughen surfaces prior to setting plates. Clean bottom surface of plates.

1. Set plates for structural members on wedges, shims, or setting nuts as required.

2. Weld plate washers to top of baseplate.

3. Snug-tighten anchor rods after supported members have been positioned and plumbed.

Do not remove wedges or shims but, if protruding, cut off flush with edge of plate before packing with grout.

4. Promptly pack shrinkage-resistant grout solidly between bearing surfaces and plates, so no voids remain. Neatly finish exposed surfaces; protect grout and allow to cure. Comply with manufacturer's written installation instructions for grouting.

C. Maintain erection tolerances of structural steel within ANSI/AISC 303.

3.03 FIELD CONNECTIONS
A. High-Strength Bolts: Install high-strength bolts in accordance with RCSC's "Specification for Structural Joints Using High-Strength Bolts" for bolt and joint type specified.

1. Joint Type: Per connection details.

B. Weld Connections: Comply with AWS D1.1/D1.1M for tolerances, appearances, welding procedure specifications, weld quality, and methods used in correcting welding work.

1. Comply with ANSI/AISC 303 and ANSI/AISC 360 for bearing, alignment, adequacy of temporary connections, and removal of paint on surfaces adjacent to field welds.

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3.04 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Special Inspections: Owner will engage a special inspector to perform the following special inspections:

1. Verify structural-steel materials and inspect steel frame joint details.

2. Verify weld materials and inspect welds.

3. Verify connection materials and inspect high-strength bolted connections.

B. Testing Agency: Owner will engage a qualified testing agency to perform tests and inspections.

1. Bolted Connections: Inspect and test bolted connections in accordance with RCSC's "Specification for Structural Joints Using High-Strength Bolts."

2. Welded Connections: Visually inspect field welds in accordance with AWS D1.1/D1.1M. a. In addition to visual inspection, test and inspect field welds in accordance with AWS D1.1/D1.1M and the following inspection procedures, at testing agency's option:
1) Liquid Penetrant Inspection: ASTM E165/E165M.
2) Magnetic Particle Inspection: ASTM E709; performed on root pass and on finished weld. Cracks or zones of incomplete fusion or penetration are not accepted.
3) Ultrasonic Inspection: ASTM E164.
4) Radiographic Inspection: ASTM E94/E94M.

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SECTION 05 40 00

COLD-FORMED METAL FRAMING
PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY
A. Section Includes:

1. Load-bearing wall framing.

2. Exterior non-load-bearing wall framing.

1.02 PREINSTALLATION MEETINGS
A. Preinstallation Conference: Conduct conference at Project site.

1.03 ACTION SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: For the following:

1. Cold-formed steel framing materials.

2. Exterior non-load-bearing wall framing.

3. Post-installed anchors.

4. Power-actuated anchors.

B. Shop Drawings:

1. Include layout, spacings, sizes, thicknesses, and types of cold-formed steel framing; fabrication; and fastening and anchorage details, including mechanical fasteners.

2. Indicate reinforcing channels, opening framing, supplemental framing, strapping, bracing, bridging, splices, accessories, connection details, and attachment to adjoining work.

1.04 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS
A. Welding certificates.

B. Product certificates.

C. Product test reports.

D. Research Reports:

1. For post-installed anchors and power-actuated fasteners, from ICC-ES or other qualified testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.

1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Testing Agency Qualifications: Qualified according to ASTM E329 for testing indicated.

B. Product Tests: Mill certificates or data from a qualified independent testing agency.

C. Welding Qualifications: Qualify procedures and personnel according to the following:

1. AWS D1.1/D1.1M, "Structural Welding Code - Steel."

2. AWS D1.3/D1.3M, "Structural Welding Code - Sheet Steel."

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 MANUFACTURERS
A. ClarkDietrich Building Systems.

B. CEMCO; California Expanded Metal Products Co.

C. United Metal Products, Inc.

D. The Steel Network, Inc.

E. Or Equal.

2.02 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Cold-Formed Steel Framing Standards: Unless more stringent requirements are indicated, framing shall comply with AISI S100, AISI S200, and the following:

1. Wall Studs: AISI S211.

2. Headers: AISI S212.

3. Lateral Design: AISI S213.

B. Fire-Resistance Ratings: Comply with ASTM E119; testing by a qualified testing agency. Identify products with appropriate markings of applicable testing agency.

2.03 COLD-FORMED STEEL FRAMING MATERIALS
A. Steel Stud Joists: Manufacturer's standard C-shaped steel studs, of web depths indicated, unpunched, with stiffened flanges, and as follows:

1. Minimum Base-Metal Thickness: Per structural drawings.

2. Flange Width: Per structural drawings.

3. Section Properties: Per structural drawings.

B. Steel Sheet: ASTM A1003/A1003M, Structural Grade, Type H, metallic coated, of grade and coating designation as follows:

1. Grade: As required by structural performance.

2. Coating: G90 (Z275) or equivalent
C. Steel Sheet for Vertical Deflection Clips: ASTM A653/A653M, structural steel, zinc coated, of grade and coating as follows:

1. Grade: As required by structural performance.

2. Coating: G60 (Z180).

2.04 LOAD-BEARING WALL FRAMING
A. Steel Studs: Manufacturer's standard C-shaped steel studs, of web depths indicated, punched, with stiffened flanges, and as follows:

1. Minimum Base-Metal Thickness: Per structural drawings.

2. Flange Width: Per structural drawings.

3. Section Properties: Per structural drawings.

B. Steel Track: Manufacturer's standard U-shaped steel track, of web depths indicated, unpunched, with straight flanges, and thickness as noted on the drawings.

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C. Steel Box Headers: Manufacturer's standard C-shape studs and U-shaped tracks used to form header beams, of web depths indicated, unpunched, with stiffened flanges, and as follows:

1. Minimum Base-Metal Thickness: Per structural drawings.

2. Flange Width: Per structural drawings.

3. Section Properties: Per structural drawings.

2.05 FRAMING ACCESSORIES
A. Fabricate steel-framing accessories from ASTM A1003/A1003M, Structural Grade, Type H, metallic coated steel sheet, of same grade and coating designation used for framing members.

B. Provide accessories of manufacturer's standard thickness and configuration, unless otherwise indicated.

2.06 ANCHORS, CLIPS, AND FASTENERS
A. Steel Shapes and Clips: ASTM A36/A36M, zinc coated by hot-dip process according to ASTM A123/A123M.

B. Anchor Bolts: ASTM F1554, Per structural drawings.

C. Power-Actuated Anchors: Fastener systems with working capacity greater than or equal to the design load, according to an evaluation report acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, based on ICC-ES AC70.

D. Mechanical Fasteners: ASTM C1513, corrosion-resistant-coated, self-drilling, self-tapping, steel drill screws.

1. Head Type: Low-profile head beneath sheathing; manufacturer's standard elsewhere.

2.07 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS
A. Galvanizing Repair Paint: ASTM A780/A780M.

B. Cement Grout: Portland cement, ASTM C150/C150M, Type I; and clean, natural sand, ASTM C404. Mix at ratio of 1 part cement to 2-1/2 parts sand, by volume, with minimum water required for placement and hydration.

C. Nonmetallic, Non-shrink Grout: Factory-packaged, nonmetallic, noncorrosive, non-staining grout, complying with ASTM C1107/C1107M, and with a fluid consistency and 30-minute working time.

D. Shims: Load-bearing, high-density, multimonomer, non-leaching plastic; or cold-formed steel of same grade and metallic coating as framing members supported by shims.

E. Sill Sealer Gasket: Closed-cell neoprene foam, 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick, selected from manufacturer's standard widths to match width of bottom track or rim track members as required.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 PREPARATION
A. Before sprayed fire-resistive materials are applied, attach continuous angles, supplementary framing, or tracks to structural members indicated to receive sprayed fire-resistive materials.

B. After applying sprayed fire-resistive materials, remove only as much of these materials as needed to complete installation of cold-formed framing without reducing thickness of fire-resistive materials below that required to obtain fire-resistance ratings indicated. Protect remaining fireresistive materials from damage.

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C. Install load-bearing shims or grout between the underside of load-bearing wall bottom track and the top of foundation wall or slab at locations with a gap larger than 1/4 inch (6 mm) to ensure a uniform bearing surface on supporting concrete or masonry construction.

D. Install sill sealer gasket at the underside of wall bottom track or rim track and at the top of foundation wall or slab at stud or joist locations.

3.02 INSTALLATION, GENERAL
A. Cold-formed steel framing may be shop or field fabricated for installation, or it may be field assembled.

B. Install cold-formed steel framing according to AISI S200, AISI S202, and manufacturer's written instructions unless more stringent requirements are indicated.

C. Install cold-formed steel framing and accessories plumb, square, and true to line, and with connections securely fastened.

D. Install framing members in one-piece lengths unless splice connections are indicated for track or tension members.

E. Install temporary bracing and supports to secure framing and support loads equal to those for which structure was designed. Maintain braces and supports in place, undisturbed, until entire integrated supporting structure has been completed and permanent connections to framing are secured.

F. Do not bridge building expansion joints with cold-formed steel framing. Independently frame both sides of joints.

G. Install insulation, specified in Section 072100 "Thermal Insulation," in framing-assembly members, such as headers, sills, boxed joists, and multiple studs at openings, that are inaccessible on completion of framing work.

H. Fasten hole-reinforcing plate over web penetrations that exceed size of manufacturer's approved or standard punched openings.

3.03 INSTALLATION OF LOAD-BEARING WALL FRAMING
A. Install continuous top and bottom tracks sized to match studs. Align tracks accurately and securely anchor at corners and ends, and at spacings as follows:

1. Anchor Spacing: As noted on structural drawings.

B. Squarely seat studs against top and bottom tracks, with gap not exceeding 1/8 inch (3 mm) between the end of wall-framing member and the web of track.

1. Fasten both flanges of studs to top and bottom tracks.

2. Space studs as follows:
a. Stud Spacing: As noted on structural drawings.

C. Set studs plumb, except as needed for diagonal bracing or required for non-plumb walls or warped surfaces and similar configurations.

D. Align studs vertically where floor framing interrupts wall-framing continuity. Where studs cannot be aligned, continuously reinforce track to transfer loads.

E. Align floor and roof framing over studs according to AISI S200, Section C1. Where framing cannot be aligned, continuously reinforce track to transfer loads.

F. Anchor studs abutting structural columns or walls, including masonry walls, to supporting structure.

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G. Install headers over wall openings wider than stud spacing. Locate headers above openings.

Fabricate headers of compound shapes indicated or required to transfer load to supporting studs, complete with clip-angle connectors, web stiffeners, or gusset plates.

1. Frame wall openings with not less than a double stud at each jamb of frame. Fasten jamb members together to uniformly distribute loads.

2. Install tracks and jack studs above and below wall openings. Anchor tracks to jamb studs with clip angles or by welding, and space jack studs same as full-height wall studs.

H. Install supplementary framing, blocking, and bracing in stud framing indicated to support fixtures, equipment, services, casework, heavy trim, furnishings, and similar work requiring attachment to framing.

1. If type of supplementary support is not indicated, comply with stud manufacturer's written recommendations and industry standards in each case, considering weight or load resulting from item supported.

I. Install horizontal bridging in stud system, spaced vertically as indicated on Drawings. Fasten at each stud intersection.

1. Channel Bridging: Cold-rolled steel channel, welded or mechanically fastened to webs of punched studs with a minimum of two screws into each flange of the clip angle for framing members up to 6 inches (150 mm) deep.

2. Strap Bridging: Combination of flat, taut, steel sheet straps of width and thickness indicated and stud-track solid blocking of width and thickness to match studs. Fasten flat straps to stud flanges, and secure solid blocking to stud webs or flanges.

3. Bar Bridging: Proprietary bridging bars installed according to manufacturer's written instructions.

J. Install steel sheet diagonal bracing straps to both stud flanges; terminate at and fasten to reinforced top and bottom tracks. Fasten clip-angle connectors to multiple studs at ends of bracing and anchor to structure.

K. Install miscellaneous framing and connections, including supplementary framing, web stiffeners, clip angles, continuous angles, anchors, and fasteners, to provide a complete and stable wallframing system.

3.04 INSTALLATION OF EXTERIOR NON-LOAD-BEARING WALL FRAMING A. Install continuous tracks sized to match studs. Align tracks accurately and securely anchor to supporting structure.

B. Fasten both flanges of studs to top and bottom track unless otherwise indicated. Space studs as follows:

1. Stud Spacing: As indicated on Drawings.

C. Set studs plumb, except as needed for diagonal bracing or required for non-plumb walls or warped surfaces and similar requirements.

D. Isolate non-load-bearing steel framing from building structure to prevent transfer of vertical loads while providing lateral support.

1. Install single deep-leg deflection tracks and anchor to building structure.

2. Install double deep-leg deflection tracks and anchor outer track to building structure.

3. Connect vertical deflection clips to studs and anchor to building structure.

E. Install horizontal bridging in wall studs, spaced vertically in rows indicated but not more than 48 inches (1220 mm) apart. Fasten at each stud intersection.

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1. Channel Bridging: Cold-rolled steel channel, welded or mechanically fastened to webs of punched studs.

2. Strap Bridging: Combination of flat, taut, steel sheet straps of width and thickness indicated and stud-track solid blocking of width and thickness to match studs. Fasten flat straps to stud flanges and secure solid blocking to stud webs or flanges.

3. Bar Bridging: Proprietary bridging bars installed according to manufacturer's written instructions.

F. Top Bridging for Single Deflection Track: Install row of horizontal bridging within 12 inches (305 mm) of single deflection track. Install a combination of bridging and stud or stud-track solid blocking of width and thickness matching studs, secured to stud webs or flanges.

1. Install solid blocking at centers indicated.

G. Install miscellaneous framing and connections, including stud kickers, web stiffeners, clip angles, continuous angles, anchors, and fasteners, to provide a complete and stable wall-framing system.

3.05 INSTALLATION TOLERANCES
A. Install cold-formed steel framing level, plumb, and true to line to a maximum allowable tolerance variation of 1/8 inch in 10 feet (1:960) and as follows:

1. Space individual framing members no more than plus or minus 1/8 inch (3 mm) from plan location. Cumulative error shall not exceed minimum fastening requirements of sheathing or other finishing materials.

3.06 REPAIRS
A. Galvanizing Repairs: Prepare and repair damaged galvanized coatings on fabricated and installed cold-formed steel framing with galvanized repair paint according to ASTM A780/A780M and manufacturer's written instructions.

3.07 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Testing: Owner will engage a qualified independent testing and inspecting agency to perform field tests and inspections and prepare test reports.

B. Field and shop welds will be subject to testing and inspecting.

C. Testing agency will report test results promptly and in writing to Contractor and Architect.

D. Cold-formed steel framing will be considered defective if it does not pass tests and inspections.

E. Additional testing and inspecting, at Contractor's expense, will be performed to determine compliance of replaced or additional work with specified requirements.

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METAL FABRICATIONS
PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit shop Drawings including complete details and schedules for fabrication and shop assembly of members. Indicate profiles, sizes, connection attachments,reinforcing, anchorage, size and type of fasteners, and accessories.

B. Include erection drawings, elevations, and details where applicable including but not limited to the following items:

1. Fence & Gate Railings (elevate all pieces, not just a typical condition)

2. Steel Bollards

3. Other miscellaneous metals as indicated on Architectural drawings.

1.02 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
A. Materials shall be delivered to the site in undamaged condition, stored in fully covered, well ventilated areas, and protected from the elements. Store materials above the ground upon platforms, pallets, skids or other supports. Keep materials free from dirt, grease and other foreign matter, and protect from corrosion. Material showing evidence of damage will be rejected. Immediately remove rejected materials from the work.

1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Fabrication and Erection:

1. Perform all work in accordance with the applicable provisions of the AISC "Specifications for the Design, Fabrication and Erection of Structural Steel for Buildings," and AWS "Structural Welding Code," latest approved edition.

2. All structural steel, both in the shop and in field shall be transported and handled and erected in such manner as will preclude any injury thereto and in no case shall the material be subjected to any undue stresses in any part of connection or member.

B. Coordination: Coordinate the work in the structural steel section with that of all other sections. Provide all punching and drilling indicated on the drawings, or required for the attachment of their work to the structural steel framing for pipe and duct supports, anchors, aluminum sash, doors and similar work. Provide necessary drilling and punching; accurately locate and arrange to receive and engage the same.

C. Field Measurements: Before starting work, secure all field measurements pertaining to or affecting the work of this section and verify the locations and exact position of all anchor bolts occurring therein.

D. Certification of Materials: Identify all structural steel by heat or melt number and accompany with mill analysis and test reports. Furnish evidence to the Architect that the materials conform with the requirements of these specifications.

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E. Design of Members and Connections: Details shown are typical; similar details apply to similar conditions, unless otherwise indicated. Verify dimensions at site whenever possible without causing delay in the work.

1. Promptly notify Architect whenever design of members and connections for any portion of structure are not clearly indicated.

1.04 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Design loads for the structural design and construction of the below listed fabrications are to satisfy applicable codes but are to be not less than the minimum values specified herein.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS
A. Steel Sections: ASTM A 36.

B. Steel Tubing: ASTM A 500, Grade B.

C. Bolts, Nuts, and Washers: ASTM A 307.

D. Welding Materials: AWS D1.1; type required for materials being welded.

E. Primer: Fed. Spec. TT-P-31, red; for shop application and field touch-up.

F. Touch-up Primer for Galvanized Surfaces: Fed. Spec. TT-P-641.

2.02 FABRICATION
A. Verify dimensions on site prior to shop fabrication.

B. Fabricate items with joints tightly fitted and secured.

C. Fit and shop assemble in largest practical sections, for delivery to site.

D. Grind exposed welds flush and smooth with adjacent finished surface. Ease exposed edges to small uniform radius.

E. Exposed Mechanical Fastenings: Flush countersunk screws or bolts; unobtrusively located; consistent with design of structure, except where specifically noted otherwise.

F. Make exposed joints butt tight, flush, and hairline.

G. Supply components required for anchorage of metal fabrications. Fabricate anchorage and related components of same material and finish as metal fabrication, except where specifically noted otherwise.

H. Fabricate metal bar grating type steel stairs in arrangements indicated for various locations.

In general, provide stairs which conform to the types as indicated and specified in the Metal Stairs Handbook of the National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers, current edition and as detailed on the Drawings.

I. Fabricate stringers and framing for platforms and wells from rolled structural shapes in sizes

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and arrangement indicated or as required by design criteria. Provide combination pressed steel treads and risers and steel pan linings at platforms of minimum 12-gauge steel.

Provide all hangers, anchors, braces, supports and attachments as indicated or necessary to construct complete stairs.

1. Extend stringers around platforms to form a base.

2. Provide beams, struts, hangers and other supports at platforms.

3. Support treads and risers on 1/1/4 inches x 1 1/4 inches x 1/8-inch bracket angles welded or riveted to stringers.

4. Provide clips welded to stair construction for attachment of furring on stair and platform soffits.

2.03 ITEMS TO BE FABRICATED
A. Gates: Gates shall be constructed from the structural shapes and sizes indicated on the drawings. All welds shall be continuous; tack welding will not be permitted. Grind all welds smooth.

1. Manually Controlled Gate: Provide sliding gates to the size and shape indicated.

B. Fence and Railings: Railings shall be constructed from the structural shapes and sizes indicated on the drawings. All welds shall be continuous; tack welding will not be permitted.

Grind all welds smooth.

C. Steel Bollards: "Extra Strong Weight" steel pipe, size as indicated. Anchor posts in concrete as indicated and fill solidly with concrete having a minimum compressive strength of 2,500 PSI.

2.04 GALVANIZING
A. All items noted on drawings and parts embedded in concrete, or in contact with concrete shall be galvanized by the hot-dip process, conforming to ASTM A123-68a. All required hotdip galvanizing shall be done after fabrication in the largest sections possible. Items too large for available dip tanks shall be sprayed by approved methods, with molten zinc to coating thickness of .003-inch to.004-inch.

B. Weight of the zinc coating per square foot of actual surface area shall average not less than

2.0 ounces, and no individual specimen shall show less than 1.8 ounces.

C. All shop galvanized metal work necessitating field welding which in any manner removes the original galvanizing shall be restored by field cold galvanizing with “Galvaloy”, “Galvicon”, “Drygalv” or equal.

2.05 FINISH
A. Clean surfaces of rust, scale, grease, and foreign matter prior to finishing.

B. Do not prime surfaces in direct contact bond with concrete or where field welding is required.

C. Prime paint items scheduled with one coat; except, apply two coats to surfaces inaccessible after assembly or erection.

D. Galvanize items to minimum 1.25 oz/sq ft zinc coating in accordance with ASTM A386.

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E. Provide zinc-coated or cadmium plated fasteners for exterior use and where built into exterior walls.

F. Field painting shall be in accordance with Section 09 91 13, “Exterior Painting”.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.01 PREPARATION
A. Obtain Architect approval prior to site cutting or making adjustments not scheduled.

B. Clean and strip site primed steel items to bare metal where site welding is scheduled.

C. Make provision for erection loads with temporary bracing. Keep work in alignment.

D. Supply items required to be cast into concrete or embedded in masonry with setting templates, to appropriate sections.

3.02 INSTALLATION
A. Install items plumb and level, accurately fitted, free from distortion or defects.

B. All welding shall be by certified welders. All welding shall be done in shop to the greatest extent possible. Perform welding in accordance with AWS D1.1.

C. Wall Supported Items: Attach all wall supported items by use of expansion anchors in concrete or masonry walls, and by lag bolting to adequate blocking installed in wood stud walls.

D. After installation, touch-up field welds, scratched or damaged surfaces with primer.

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WEATHER BARRIERS
PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.02 SUMMARY
A. Section Includes: Weather-resistive barriers (building paper) including sealing joints and protrusions through membranes, with accessories as required for complete installation.

1.03 REFERENCES
A. ASTM C 920 Standard Specification for Elastomeric Joint Sealants.

B. ASTM D 412 Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Rubbers and Thermoplastic Elastomers-Tension
C. ASTM D 779 Standard Test Method for Water Resistance of Paper, Paperboard and Other Sheet Materials by the Dry Indicator Test Method.

D. ASTM D 828 Tensile Properties of Paper and Paperboard Using Constant-Rate-ofElongation Apparatus.

E. ASTM D 882 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting E. ASTM D 903 Peel or Stripping Strength of Adhesive Bonds F. ASTM E 84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.

G. ASTM E 96 Test Method for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials.

H. ASTM E 154 Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Retarders Used in Contact with Earth Under Concrete Slabs, on Walls, or as Ground Cover I. ASTM E 2273 Standard Test Method for Determining the Drainage Efficiency of Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) Clad Wall Assemblies.

J. ASTM E 2556 Standard Specification for Vapor Flexible Sheet Water-Resistive Barriers Intended for Mechanical Attachment.

K. ASTM G 21 Standard Practice for Determining Resistance of Synthetic Polymeric Materials to Fungi
L. ICC Evaluation Service Report 1027.

M. AAMA 711 - Voluntary specification for self-adhering flashing.

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1.04 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: Submit manufacturer current technical literature for each type of membrane and component.

B. Samples: Submit samples of each type of material.

C. Quality Assurance Submittals

1. Manufacturer Instructions: Provide manufacturer’s written installation instructions.

D. Warranty: Provide manufacturer’s standard warranty.

1. Products shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to loss due to abuse. Material found to be defective will be replaced at no charge by the manufacturer, but in no event shall the manufacturer be liable for any other costs or damages, including any labor costs.

E. Closeout Submittals: Refer to Section 01 71 00 – Contract Closeout.

1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Qualifications

1. Installer shall have experience with installation of similar weather barrier assemblies under similar conditions.

2. Installation shall be in accordance with manufacturer’s installation guidelines and recommendations.

3. Source Limitations: Provide weather barrier and accessory materials produced by single manufacturer.

1.06 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
A. Deliver weather barrier materials and components in manufacturer’s original, unopened, undamaged containers with identification labels intact.

B. Store weather barrier materials as recommended by system manufacturer.

1.07 SCHEDULING
A. Review requirements for sequencing of installation of weather barrier assembly with installation of windows, doors, louvers and flashings to provide a weather-tight barrier assembly.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.01 VAPOR PERMEABLE WEATHER-RESISTIVE BARRIER
A. Two-ply polymeric housewrap and asphalt saturatued kraft Grade D breather type building paper, HydroTex by Henry Company, or equal.

B. Reference Standard; Federal Specification UU-B-790a, Type 1, Grade D, Style 2.

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C. Exceeds ASTM E 2273 and ASTM E 2556 Type II performance requirements.

D. Moisture Vapor Transmission: 7.6 perms when tested in accordance with ASTM E 96.

E. Water Resistance: 120 minutes minimum when tested in accordance with ASTM D 779.

F. Drainage Efficiency: 95 percent minimum when tested in accordance with ASTM E 2273.

2.02 WEATHER-RESISTIVE BARRIER SEAM TAPE
A. Pressure sensitive sheathing tape by Henry Company, or equal.

B. Roll Dimensions: 1-7/8 inch x 55 yards.

C. Adhesive Type: Acrylic.

2.03 SEALANT
A. One component, moisture curing, non-sag, gun-grade elastomeric polymer for use as a sealant or liquid applied flashing, Moistop Sealant by Henry Company, or equal.

B. Reference Standards: AAMA 808.3 and ASTM C 920.

C. Movement Capbaility: +/- 25 percent in accordance with ASTM C 719.

D. Max VOC: 9 g/L in accordance with ASTM D 3960.

E. Compatibility: Tested for compatibility with flexible flashing; AAMA 713.

2.04 FLEXIBLE FLASHING
A. Flexible Flashing: Self-adhesive, SBS modified asphalt waterproof membrane laminated to high density engineered film membrane, FortiFlash Waterproof Flashing by Henry Company, or equal.

1. Reference Standards: AAMA 711.

2. Water Vapor Permeance: <.08 perms 25-Mil, <.05 perms 40-Mil (waterproof); ASTM F 1249, E96 (A).

3. Water Resistance: 200 hours minimum (waterproof); ASTM D 779.

B. Primer: Polymer emulsion based primer for self-adhesive membranes as needed, Aquatac Primer by Henry Company, or equal.

1. Composition: Water based, VOC< 50 g/L.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.01 EXAMINATION
A. Verify substrate and surface conditions are in accordance with weather barrier manufacturer recommended tolerances prior to installation of weather barrier and accessories.

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B. Ensure items which pass through membrane are properly and rigidly installed, substrate is free of projections and irregularities which may be detrimental to proper installation of membrane.

C. Surfaces should be dry and cleaned free of any dirt or other substances that may interfere with adhesion, as well as any sharp protrusions. Surfaces shall have no voids, damaged, or unsupported areas. Repair surfaces before installing membrane.

3.02 INSTALLATION
A. Apply membrane in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations, laid smooth without folds or bunches of material.

1. Seam Overlap: As recommended by building paper manufacturer for specific building paper material and application indicated.

2. Sealing: Seal items projecting through building paper.

B. Inspect and repair building paper prior to application of finish material over building paper; tape tears, perforations and similar damage.

C. Install weather barrier over exterior face of exterior wall substrate in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.

D. Start weather barrier installation at a building corner, leaving 6-12 inches of weather barrier extended beyond corner to overlap.

E. Apply wrap with grooved surface pattern in vertical direction.

F. Install weather barrier in a horizontal manner starting at the lower portion of the wall surface. Maintain weather barrier plumb and level.

G. Shingle weather barrier over back edge of weep screed. Seal weather barrier with sealant or tape to weep screed. Ensure weeps are not blocked.

H. Subsequent layers shall overlap lower layers a minimum of 6 inches horizontally in a shingling manner.

I. Window and Door Openings: Extend weather barrier completely over openings.

J. Weather Barrier Attachment:

1. Attach weather barrier to studs through exterior sheathing. Secure using weather barrier manufacturer recommended fasteners, space 12 -18 inches vertically on center along stud line, and 24 inches on center, maximum horizontally.

K. Apply flashing membrane in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations, laid smooth without creases or bunches of material. Verify compatibility with adjacent materials prior to installation.

1. Seam Overlap: As recommended by flashing manufacturer for application indicated.

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2. Flashing: As recommended by manufacturers published guides, industry standard installation methods, or project specific architectural details.

L. To apply flashing, peel away the release sheet and press membrane firmly over substrate, applying sufficient pressure with a metal or wood roller along the entire membrane to ensure a continuous seal.

3.03 PROTECTION
A. Protect installed weather barrier from damage.

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JOINT SEALANTS
PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.02 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Sealants for exterior applications.

1.03 ACTION SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: Provide a list of all materials intended for use on the Project. For each product provide:

1. Test certification.

2. Manufacturer’s specifications, recommendations, limitations, and installation instructions, including cleaning of joint surfaces.

3. Indicate location(s) of use for each product.

B. Sustainable Design Submittals:

1. Submit information necessary to establish and document compliance with the California Green Building Standards Code.

C. Samples for Color Selection for Exposed Sealants: Manufacturer’s standard bead samples consisting of strips of actual products showing full range of colors available.

D. Samples for Verification: For each kind of color of joint sealant required, provide samples of joint sealants in ½-inch wide joints formed between two 6-inch strips of material, matching appearance of exposed surfaces adjacent to joint sealants.

E. Joint-Sealant Schedule: Include the following information:

1. Joint-sealant application, joint location, and designation.

2. Joint-sealant manufacturer and product name.

3. Joint-sealant formulation.

4. Joint-sealant color.

1.04 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS
A. Manufacturer’s Certification that primer is not required for each substrate where primer is to be omitted.

B. Materials Testing Reports: From third-party testing agency, confirming that materials meet

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specified standards.

C. Compatibility and Adhesion Test Reports: From sealant manufacturer, indicating materials forming joint substrates and joint-sealant backings have been tested for compatibility and adhesion with joint sealants.

D. Sealants, Waterproofing and Restoration Institute (SWRI) Validation Certificate: For each sealant specified to be validated by SWRI’s Sealant Validation Program.

E. Manufacturer Certificates: Signed by manufacturer, certifying that materials, substrates, and conditions specified for the Project comply with manufacturer’s requirements. Include interpretation of test results and written recommendations for primers and substrate preparation needed for adhesion.

F. Sample warranty: Copy of manufacturer’s warranty, stating obligation, remedies, limitations, and exclusions.

1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Material Compatibility: Sealant materials shall be compatible with one another and with other specified materials, under conditions of service and application required.

B. VOC content of interior adhesives and sealants used shall comply with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

C. Mockups: provide sealants for mockups.

D. Source Limitations: Obtain each kind of joint sealant from a single source manufacturer.

E. Manufacturer Qualifications: Company with at least 10 years documented experience in the manufacture of specified products and systems.

F. Installer qualifications:

1. Qualified firm that is approved, authorized, or licensed by material manufacturer to install specified materials and systems.

2. Foreman shall:
a. Be trained by the material manufacturer.
b. Have at least 5 years’ experience as a foreman on similar projects.

G. Testing Agency Qualifications: Qualified according to ASTM C 1021 to conduct the testing indicated.

1.06 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
A. Deliver materials to Project site in original unopened containers or bundles with labels indicating manufacturer, product name and designation, color, expiration date, pot life, curing time, and mixing instructions for multicomponent material.

B. Store and handle materials in compliance with manufacturer's written instructions to prevent their deterioration or damage due to moisture, high or low temperatures, contaminants, or other causes.

City of El Centro 10/23/2025
Embellece El Centro Town Square Renovation JOINT SEALANTS El Centro, California SECTION 07 92 00-3

1.07 PROJECT CONDITIONS
A. Environmental Limitations: Do not proceed with installation of joint sealants under the following conditions:

1. When ambient and substrate temperature conditions are outside limits permitted by joint sealant manufacturer.

2. When joint substrates are wet.

B. Joint-Width Conditions: Do not proceed with installation of joint sealants where joint widths are less than those allowed by joint sealant manufacturer for applications indicated.

C. Joint-Substrate Conditions: Do not proceed with installation of joint sealants until contaminants capable of interfering with adhesion are removed from joint substates.

1.08 WARRANTY
A. Special Installer's Warranty: Installer agrees to repair or replace joint sealants that do not comply with performance and other requirements specified in this Section within specified warranty period.

1. Warranty Period: 5 years from date of Substantial Completion.

B. Special Manufacturer's Warranty: Manufacturer agrees to furnish joint sealants to repair or replace those joint sealants that do not comply with performance and other requirements specified in this Section within specified warranty period.

1. Warranty Period: 10 years from date of Substantial Completion.

C. Special warranties specified in this Article exclude deterioration or failure of joints sealants from the following:

1. Movement of the structure caused by structural settlement or by errors attributable to design or construction, resulting in stresses on the sealant exceeding sealant manufacturer’s written specifications for sealant elongation and compression.

2. Disintegration of joint substrates from natural causes exceeding design specifications.

3. Mechanical damage caused by individuals, tools, or other outside agents.

4. Changes in sealant appearance caused by accumulation of dirt or other atmospheric contaminants.

1.09 MISCELLANEOUS CAULKING AND SEALING WORK
A. The entire extent of sealing work is not necessarily fully or individually described here or on the drawings. Sealing shall be provided wherever required to prevent light leakage as well as moisture leakage. Refer to drawings for conditions and related parts of the work.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.01 PRODUCTS AND MANUFACTURERS