1706 - BF HOTEL - Specs - Contract Documents

BF HOTEL
Makkah, Saudi Arabia
PROJECT # 1706
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
(Contract Documents)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
SECTION 01100 – SUMMARY
SECTION 01125 – SUMMARY OF MULTIPLE CONTRACTS
SECTION 01230 – ALTERNATES
SECTION 01250 – CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES
SECTION 01270 – UNIT PRICES
SECTION 01290 – PAYMENT PROCEDURES
SECTION 01310 – PROJECT MANAGEMENT COORDINATION
SECTION 01320 – CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION
SECTION 01330 – SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES
SECTION 01400 – QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 01420 – REFERENCES
SECTION 01500 – TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROL
SECTION 01600 – PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 01700 – EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 01770 – CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES
SECTION 01781 – PROJECT RECORDS DOCUMENTS
SECTION 01782 – OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA
SECTION 01810 – GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 01820 – DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING

PROJECT: 1706 – BF HOTEL
LOCATION: Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
SUBJECT: SUMMARY
SECTION 01100
SUMMARY
PART 1 – GENERAL
NOTES:
A. Throughout these specifications in all sections the words “Owner”, “Employer” and “Client” shall have the
same meaning.
B. Throughout these specifications in all sections the words “Architect “and “Engineer “shall have the
meaning.
C. The words “Schedule of Valves “and “Bill of Quantities “shall have the same meaning.
1.2 SUMMARY
A. This Section includes the following:
1. Work covered by the Contract Documents.

2. Work phases.
3. Work under other contracts.
4. Use of premises.
5. Owner's occupancy requirements.
6. Specification formats and conventions.
B. See Division 1 Section "Summary of Multiple Contracts" for division of responsibilities for the Work.
1.3 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
A. Project Identification: BF HOTEL
1. Project Location: Makkah, Saudi Arabia
B. Owner / Client : AL SHAREEF DAKHELALAH ABDULLAH MOHAMMED BIN FATN

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
C. Architect: MOHAMED HARASANI ARCHITECTS

P. O. BOX 13307, JEDDAH 21493 – SAUDI ARABIA
Tel. – 02- 651 0131
Fax – 02- 651 0975
D. The Work consists of the following:
1. The Work includes: HOTEL AND COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS.
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SUBJECT: SUMMARY
2. Project is designed to comply with a Certification Level according to the U.S. Green Building
Council's Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Rating System.
E. Project will be constructed under a contract – entered into by the Client and the Contractor.
1.4 WORK PHASES
A. The Work shall be conducted in Two (2) phases in the following order, with each phase substantially
complete before beginning the next phase or incorporated within the general contractor schedule and
shall vary within the time frame required by each individual branch.
1. Phase 1: Work by the General Contractor to include but not limited to the item mentioned below.
Work of this phase shall be substantially complete and ready for occupancy within the time set
forth in the contract documents. The scope of work shall include but not limited to the following
and as indicated so in the contract documents.
a. Structural Works / Architectural Works / Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Works
1) Demolition, disposal and removal of existing structure and other services

2) Site works, site fence, site security
3) Relocation of existing services
4) Concrete work
5) Structural steel work
6) Masonry work
7) Waterproofing work
8) Drywall partition
9) Floor Finishes – Screed, Marble, Ceramic, Raised Floor and Porcelain Tiles
10) Wall Finishes – Cement Plaster, Paint, Tiles
11) Ceiling Finishes – Gypsum board and aluminum tiles
12) Aluminum and glazing work
13) Doors – Wood, Metal, Glass, Security, Exit
14) Toilet fixtures and accessories
15) Toilet counter
16) Kitchen and pantry cabinet and equipment
17) Plumbing – Water, Drainage, Fire Fighting
18) HVAC – as indicated in the drawing
19) Electrical – CCTV, FA, Security, Lighting, Power, Data, Telephone and as indicated
2. Phase 2: Work by the Client Nominated Contractor and Specialized Sub-Contractor. The
remaining Work shall be substantially complete and ready for occupancy at time of Substantial
Completion as indicated so in the contract documents. The Client Nominated Contractor shall
commence the work in accordance with the schedule of the General Contractor as incorporated.
The work shall commence simultaneously or after the completion of certain items, as indicated in
the schedule. The scope of work shall include but not limited to the following and as indicated so
in the contract documents.
a. Interior Decoration
b. Furnishing – Furniture, counters, planters, reception counter, window blinds and screens,
wall murals, display boards (electric), clocks, multi-media and computers, low height
partitions
c. Signage – Room signs, emergency exit signs (illuminated), external signage (illuminated
PVC)
d. Electronics – LAN, computer and data system
e. Others – as indicated in the drawing
B. Before commencing Work of each phase, submit a schedule showing the sequence, commencement
and completion dates, and move-out and - in dates of Owner's personnel for all phases of the Work.

SUBJECT: SUMMARY
1.5 WORK UNDER OTHER CONTRACTS
A. General: Cooperate fully with separate contractors so work on those contracts may be carried out
smoothly, without interfering with or delaying work under this Contract. Coordinate the Work of this
Contract with work performed under separate contracts.
B. Preceding Work: Owner will award separate contract(s) for the following construction operations at
Project site. Those operations are scheduled to be substantially complete before work under this
Contract begins.
1. A separate contract in Phase 2 as indicated above shall be awarded accordingly.
C. Concurrent Work: Owner will award separate contract(s) for the following construction operations at
Project site. Those operations will be conducted simultaneously with work under this Contract.
1. A separate contract in Phase 2 as indicated above shall be awarded accordingly.
1.6 USE OF PREMISES
A. General: Contractor shall have full use of premises for construction operations, including use of Project
site, during construction period. Contractor's use of premises is limited only by Owner's right to perform
work or to retain other contractors on portions of Project.
B. General: Contractor shall have limited use of premises for construction operations as indicated on
Drawings by the Contract limits.
C. Use of Site: Limit use of premises to work in areas within the Contract limits and indicated. Do not
disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.
1. Limits: Confine constructions operations to the following.
a. Limit site disturbance to minimum, beyond building perimeter; beyond primary roadway
curbs, walkways, and main utility branch trenches; and beyond pervious paving areas.
2. Owner Occupancy: Allow for Owner occupancy of Project site and public use, as indicated in the
schedule
3. Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways, parking areas, loading areas, and entrances serving
premises clear and available to Owner, Owner's employees, and emergency vehicles at all times.
Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials.
a. Schedule deliveries to minimize use of driveways and entrances.

b. Schedule deliveries to minimize space and time requirements for storage of materials and
equipment on-site.
D. Use of Existing Building: Maintain existing building in a weather-tight condition throughout construction
period. Repair damage caused by construction operations. Protect building and its occupants during
construction period.
1.7 OWNER'S OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS
A. Owner Occupancy of Completed Areas of Construction: Owner reserves the right to occupy and to
place and install equipment in completed areas of building, before Substantial Completion, provided
such occupancy does not interfere with completion of the Work. Such placement of equipment and
partial occupancy shall not constitute acceptance of the total Work.
1. Architect will prepare a Certificate of Substantial Completion for each specific portion of the Work
to be occupied before Owner occupancy.

SUBJECT: SUMMARY
2. Obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from authorities having jurisdiction before Owner occupancy.
3. Before partial Owner occupancy, mechanical and electrical systems shall be fully operational, and
required tests and inspections shall be successfully completed. On occupancy, Owner will
operate and maintain mechanical and electrical systems serving occupied portions of building.
4. On occupancy, Owner will assume responsibility for maintenance and custodial service for
occupied portions of building.
1.8 SPECIFICATION FORMATS AND CONVENTIONS
A. Specification Format: The Specifications are organized into Divisions and Sections using the 16-division
format and CSI / CSC's "Master Format" numbering system.
B. Specification Content: The Specifications use certain conventions for the style of language and the
intended meaning of certain terms, words, and phrases when used in particular situations. These
conventions are as follows:
1. Abbreviated Language: Language used in the Specifications and other Contract Documents is
abbreviated. Words and meanings shall be interpreted as appropriate. Words implied, but not
stated, shall be inferred as the sense requires. Singular words shall be interpreted as plural and
plural words shall be interpreted as singular where applicable as the context of the Contract
Documents indicates.
2. Imperative mood and streamlined language are generally used in the Specifications.
Requirements expressed in the imperative mood are to be performed by Contractor.
Occasionally, the indicative or subjunctive mood may be used in the Section Text for clarity to
describe responsibilities that must be fulfilled indirectly by Contractor or by others when so noted.
a. The words "shall," "shall be," or "shall comply with," depending on the context, are implied
where a colon (:) is used within a sentence or phrase.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)
PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Applicable)
END OF SECTION 01100

SUBJECT: SUMMARY OF MULTIPLE CONTRACTS
SECTION 01125
SUMMARY OF MULTIPLE CONTRACTS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. This Section includes a summary of each contract, including responsibilities for coordination and
temporary facilities and controls.
B. Specific requirements of each contract are also indicated in individual Specification Sections and on
Drawings.
C. See Division 1 Section "Temporary Facilities and Controls" for specific requirements for temporary
facilities and controls.
1.2 DEFINITIONS
A. Permanent Enclosure: As determined by Architect, permanent or temporary roofing is complete,

insulated, and weathertight; exterior walls are insulated and weathertight; and all openings are closed
with permanent construction or substantial temporary closures.
1.3 COORDINATION
A. Project Coordinator shall be responsible for coordination between the General Construction Contract
and Client nominated contractor as mentioned in Division 1 Section 01100 “Summary.”
1.4 PROJECT COORDINATOR
A. Project Coordinator: Full-time Project Coordinator shall be experienced in administration and

supervision of building construction, including mechanical and electrical work.
1. Coordination activities of Project Coordinator include, but are not limited to the following:
a. Provide overall coordination of the Work.

b. Coordinate shared access to workspaces.
c. Coordinate product selections for compatibility.
d. Provide overall coordination of temporary facilities and controls.
e. Coordinate, schedule, and approve interruptions of permanent and temporary utilities,
including those necessary to make connections for temporary services.
f. Coordinate construction and operations of the Work with work performed by each
contract and Owner's nominated contractor and supplier
g. Prepare Coordination Drawings to coordinate work by more than one contract.
h. Coordinate sequencing and scheduling of the Work. Include the following:
1) Prepare a combined Contractor's Construction Schedule for entire Project. Base

schedule on Preliminary Construction Schedule. Secure time commitments for
performing critical construction activities from separate contractors. Show
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activities of each contract on a separate sheet. Prepare a simplified summary

sheet indicating combined construction activities of contracts.
i. Coordinate sequence of activities to accommodate tests and inspections, and coordinate

schedule of tests and inspections.
j. Provide progress cleaning of common areas and coordinate progress cleaning of areas
or pieces of equipment where more than one contractor has worked.
k. Coordinate cutting and patching.
l. Coordinate protection of the Work.
m. Coordinate fire stopping.
n. Coordinate completion of interrelated punch list items.
o. Coordinate preparation of Project Record Documents if information from more than one
contractor is to be integrated with information from other contractors to form one
combined record.
p. Coordinate preparation of operation and maintenance manuals if information from more
than one contractor is to be integrated with information from other contractors to form one
combined record.
q. Coordinate other works as maybe required or needed.
2. Responsibilities of Project Coordinator for temporary facilities and controls include, but are not
limited to, the following:
a. Provide common-use field office for use by all personnel engaged in construction
activities.
b. Provide telephone service for common-use facilities, subject to rules and regulations.
c. Provide utilities and other services as maybe required in the construction activities.
1.5 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF CONTRACTS
A. Extent of Contract: Unless the Agreement contains a more specific description of the Work, names
and terminology on Drawings and in Specification Sections determine which contract includes a
specific element of Project.
1. Unless otherwise indicated, the Work described in this Section for each contract shall be
complete systems and assemblies, including products, components, accessories, and
installation required by the Contract Documents.
2. Local custom and trade-union jurisdictional settlements do not control the scope of the Work of
each contract. When a potential jurisdictional dispute or similar interruption of work is first
identified or threatened, affected contractors shall negotiate a reasonable settlement to avoid or
minimize interruption and delays.
3. Trenches for the Work of each contract shall be provided for by the General Construction
Contract, provided such work is indicated in their scope of work.
4. Cutting and Patching: Each contract shall perform his own cutting and patching, unless
indicated otherwise in their contract.
5. Through-penetration fire-stopping for the Work of each contract shall be provided by each
contract for its own Work, unless otherwise indicated in their scope of work.
6. Within seven working days after preliminary horizontal bar-chart-type construction schedule
submittal has been received from Project Coordinator, submit a matching preliminary horizontal
bar-chart schedule showing construction operations sequenced and coordinated with overall
construction.
7. Project closeout requirements.
B. Substitutions: Each contractor shall cooperate with other contractors involved to coordinate approved
substitutions with remainder of the Work.
1. Project Coordinator shall coordinate substitutions.
C. Temporary Facilities and Controls: In addition to specific responsibilities for temporary facilities and
controls indicated in this Section and in Division 1 Section "Temporary Facilities and Controls," each
contractor is responsible for the following:
1. Installation, operation, maintenance, and removal of each temporary facility usually considered
as its own normal construction activity, and costs and use charges associated with each facility.
2. Plug-in electric power cords and extension cords, supplementary plug-in task lighting, and
special lighting necessary exclusively for its own activities.
3. Its own field office complete with necessary furniture, utilities, and telephone service.
4. Its own storage and fabrication sheds.
5. Temporary enclosures for its own construction activities.
6. General hoisting facilities for its own construction activities.
7. Waste disposal facilities, including collection and legal disposal of its own hazardous,
dangerous, unsanitary, or other harmful waste materials.
8. Progress cleaning of its own areas on a daily basis.
9. Secure lockup of its own tools, materials, and equipment.
10. Construction aids and miscellaneous services and facilities necessary exclusively for its own
construction activities.
D. Temporary Heating, Cooling, and Ventilation: The General Construction Contract is responsible for
temporary heating, cooling, and ventilation, including utility-use charges, temporary meters, and
temporary connections.
E. Use Charges: Comply with the following:
1. Sewer Service: Include the cost for sewer service use by all parties engaged in construction
activities at Project site in the General Construction Contract.
2. Water Service: Include the cost for water service, whether metered or otherwise, for water used
by all entities engaged in construction activities at Project site in the General Construction
Contract.
3. Electric Power Service: Include the cost for electric power service, whether metered or
otherwise, for electricity used by all entities engaged in construction activities at Project site in
the General Construction Contract.
1.6 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
A. Work in the General Construction Contract includes, but is not limited to, the following:
1. Civil Works / Architectural Works / MEP Works

a. Demolition, disposal and removal of existing structure and other services
b. Site works, site fence, site security
c. Relocation of existing services
d. Concrete work
e. Structural steel work
f. Masonry work
g. Waterproofing work
h. Drywall partition
i. Floor Finishes – Screed, Marble, Ceramic, Granite stones
j. Wall Finishes – Cement Plaster, Paint, Tiles, Granite stones
k. Ceiling Finishes – Gypsum board and aluminum tiles
l. Aluminum and glazing work
m. Doors – Wood, Metal, Glass, Security, Exit
n. Toilet fixtures and accessories
o. Toilet counter
p. Kitchen and pantry cabinet
q. Plumbing – Water, Drainage
r. HVAC
s. Electrical – CCTV, FA, Security, Lighting, Power, Data, Telephone
B. Temporary facilities and controls in the General Construction Contract include, but are not limited
Division 1 Section 1500 “Temporary Facilities and Controls.”
SUBJECT: ALTERNATES
SECTION 01230
ALTERNATES
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for alternates.
1.2 DEFINITIONS
A. Alternate: An amount proposed by bidders and stated on the Bid Form for certain work defined in the
Bidding Requirements that may be added to or deducted from the Base Bid amount if Owner decides
to accept a corresponding change either in the amount of construction to be completed or in the
products, materials, equipment, systems, or installation methods described in the Contract
Documents.
1. The cost or credit for each alternate is the net addition to or deduction from the Contract Sum to
incorporate alternate into the Work. No other adjustments are made to the Contract Sum.
1.3 PROCEDURES
A. Coordination: Modify or adjust affected adjacent work as necessary to completely integrate work of
the alternate into Project.
1. Include as part of each alternate, miscellaneous devices, accessory objects, and similar items
incidental to or required for a complete installation whether or not indicated as part of alternate.
B. Notification: Immediately following award of the Contract, notify each party involved, in writing, of the
status of each alternate. Indicate if alternates have been accepted, rejected, or deferred for later
consideration. Include a complete description of negotiated modifications to alternates.
C. Execute accepted alternates under the same conditions as other work of the Contract.
D. Schedule: A Schedule of Day Work, Equipment and Materials are included in the contract.
Specification Sections referenced in schedule contain requirements for materials necessary to achieve
the work described under each alternate.
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SUBJECT: ALTERNATES
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 SCHEDULE OF ALTERNATES
A. Alternate No. – To be applied under certain circumstances and recorded as the construction is in
progress.
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SUBJECT: CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES
SECTION 01250
CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. This Section specifies administrative and procedural requirements for handling and processing
Contract modifications.
B. See Division 1 Section 01270 "Unit Prices" for administrative requirements for using unit prices.
1.2 MINOR CHANGES IN THE WORK
A. Architect will issue supplemental instructions authorizing Minor Changes in the Work, not involving
adjustment to the Contract Sum or the Contract Time, on "Architect's Supplemental Instructions” and
forms applicable to such changes.
1.3 PROPOSAL REQUESTS
A. Owner-Initiated Proposal Requests: Architect will issue a detailed description of proposed changes in
the Work that may require adjustment to the Contract Sum or the Contract Time. If necessary, the
description will include supplemental or revised Drawings and Specifications.
1. Proposal Requests issued by Architect are for information only. Do not consider them
instructions either to stop work in progress or to execute the proposed change.
2. Within 15 days after receipt of Proposal Request, submit a quotation estimating cost
adjustments to the Contract Sum and the Contract Time necessary to execute the change.
a. Include a list of quantities of products required or eliminated and unit costs, with total
amount of purchases and credits to be made. If requested, furnish survey data to
substantiate quantities.
b. Indicate applicable taxes, delivery charges, equipment rental, and amounts of trade
discounts.
c. Include costs of labor and supervision directly attributable to the change.
d. Include an updated Contractor's Construction Schedule that indicates the effect of the
change, including, but not limited to, changes in activity duration, start and finish times,
and activity relationship. Use available total float before requesting an extension of the
Contract Time.
B. Contractor-Initiated Proposals: If latent or unforeseen conditions require modifications to the Contract,

Contractor may propose changes by submitting a request for a change to Architect.
1. Include a statement outlining reasons for the change and the effect of the change on the Work.
Provide a complete description of the proposed change. Indicate the effect of the proposed
change on the Contract Sum and the Contract Time.
2. Include a list of quantities of products required or eliminated and unit costs, with total amount of
purchases and credits to be made. If requested, furnish survey data to substantiate quantities.
3. Indicate applicable taxes, delivery charges, equipment rental, and amounts of trade discounts.
4. Include costs of labor and supervision directly attributable to the change.
5. Include an updated Contractor's Construction Schedule that indicates the effect of the change,
including, but not limited to, changes in activity duration, start and finish times, and activity
relationship. Use available total float before requesting an extension of the Contract Time.
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SUBJECT: CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES
6. Comply with requirements in Division 1 Section "Product Requirements" if the proposed change
requires substitution of one product or system for product or system specified.
C. Proposal Request Form: Use forms provided by Client/Engineer with sample copies as provided for.
1.4 ALLOWANCES
A. Allowance Adjustment: To adjust allowance amounts, base each Change Order proposal on the
difference between purchase amount and the allowance, multiplied by final measurement of work-in-
place. If applicable, include reasonable allowances for cutting losses, tolerances, mixing wastes,
normal product imperfections, and similar margins.
1. Include installation costs in purchase amount only where indicated as part of the allowance.
2. If requested, prepare explanation and documentation to substantiate distribution of overhead
costs and other margins claimed.
3. Submit substantiation of a change in scope of work, if any, claimed in Change Orders related to
unit-cost allowances.
4. Owner reserves the right to establish the quantity of work-in-place by independent quantity
survey, measure, or count.
B. Submit claims for increased costs because of a change in scope or nature of the allowance described
in the Contract Documents, whether for the Purchase Order amount or Contractor's handling, labor,
installation, overhead, and profit. Submit claims within 15 days of receipt of the Change Order or
Construction Change Directive authorizing work to proceed. Owner will reject claims submitted later
than 15 days after such authorization.
1. Do not include Contractor's or subcontractor's indirect expense in the Change Order cost
amount unless it is clearly shown that the nature or extent of work has changed from what could
have been foreseen from information in the Contract Documents.
2. No change to Contractor's indirect expense is permitted for selection of higher- or lower-priced
materials or systems of the same scope and nature as originally indicated.
1.5 CHANGE ORDER PROCEDURES
A. On Owner's approval of a Proposal Request, Architect will issue a Change Order for signatures of
Owner and Contractor on form as provided for in the contract.
1.6 CONSTRUCTION CHANGE DIRECTIVE
A. Construction and Work Change Directive: Architect may issue a Construction or Work Change
Directive on form provided for. Construction and Work Change Directive instructs Contractor to
proceed with a change in the Work, for subsequent inclusion in a Change Order.
1. Construction and Work Change Directive contains a complete description of change in the
Work. It also designates method to be followed to determine change in the Contract Sum or the
Contract Time.
B. Documentation: Maintain detailed records on a time and material basis of work required by the
Construction and Work Change Directive.
1. After completion of change, submit an itemized account and supporting data necessary to
substantiate cost and time adjustments to the Contract.
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SUBJECT: UNIT PRICES
SECTION 01270
UNIT PRICES
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for unit prices.
B. See Division 1 Section "Alternates" for procedures for using unit prices to adjust quantity alternates.
1.2 DEFINITIONS
A. Unit price is an amount proposed by bidders, stated on the Bid Form, as a price per unit of
measurement for materials or services added to or deducted from the Contract Sum by appropriate
modification, if estimated quantities of Work required by the Contract Documents are increased or
decreased.
1.3 PROCEDURES
A. Unit prices include all necessary material, plus cost for delivery, installation, insurance, applicable
taxes, overhead, and profit.
B. Measurement and Payment: Refer to individual Specification Sections for work that requires
establishment of unit prices. Methods of measurement and payment for unit prices are specified in
those Sections.
C. Owner reserves the right to reject Contractor's measurement of work-in-place that involves use of
established unit prices and to have this work measured, at Owner's expense, by an independent
surveyor acceptable to Contractor.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 LIST OF UNIT PRICES
A. Unit Price No. As indicated in the Bill of Quantities as part of the Tender Documents including Day
Work Rates
1. Description: As indicated in the Bill of Quantities, Day Work Rates

2. Unit of Measurement: As indicated in the Bill of Quantities, Day Work Rates.
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SUBJECT: PAYMENT PROCEDURES
SECTION 01290
PAYMENT PROCEDURES
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. This Section specifies administrative and procedural requirements necessary to prepare and process
Applications for Payment.
1.2 SCHEDULE OF VALUES
A. Coordination: Coordinate preparation of the Schedule of Values with preparation of Contractor's

Construction Schedule, Submittal Schedule and List of Sub-Contracts.
1. Correlate line items in the Schedule of Values with other required administrative forms and
schedules, including, Application for Payment forms, Submittals Schedule, and Contractor's
Construction Schedule.
2. Submit the Schedule of Values to Architect at earliest possible date but no later than 7 days
before the date scheduled for submittal of initial Applications for Payment.
3. Sub-schedules: Where the Work is separated into phases requiring separately phased
payments, provide sub-schedules showing values correlated with each phase of payment.
B. Format and Content: Use the Project Manual table of contents as a guide to establish line items for the
Schedule of Values. Provide at least one line item for each Specification Section.
1. Identification: Include the following Project identification on the Schedule of Values:
a. Project name and location.

b. Name of Architect.
c. Architect's project number.
d. Contractor's name and address.
e. Date of submittal.
2. Arrange the Schedule of Values in tabular form with separate columns to indicate the following
for each item listed:
a. Related Specification Section or Division.

b. Description of Work.
c. Name of subcontractor.
d. Name of manufacturer or fabricator.
e. Name of supplier.
f. Change Orders (numbers) that affect value.
g. Riyal value.
1) Percentage of Contract Sum to nearest one-hundredth percent, adjusted to total

100 percent.
3. Provide a breakdown of the Contract Sum in sufficient detail to facilitate continued evaluation of
Applications for Payment and progress reports. Coordinate with the Project Manual table of
contents. Break principal subcontract amounts down into several line items.
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4. Round amounts to nearest whole Riyal; the total shall equal the Contract Sum.
5. Provide a separate line item in the Schedule of Values for each part of the Work where
Applications for Payment may include materials or equipment, purchased or fabricated and
stored, but not yet installed.
a. Differentiate between items stored on-site and items stored off-site. Include
requirements for insurance and bonded warehousing, if required.
6. Provide separate line items on the Schedule of Values for initial cost of the materials, for each
subsequent stage of completion, and for total installed value of that part of the Work.
7. Unit-Cost Allowances: Show the line-item value of unit-cost allowances, as a product of the
unit cost, multiplied by the measured quantity. Estimate quantities from the best indication in
the Contract Documents.
8. Margins of Cost: Show line items for indirect costs and margins on actual costs only when
such items are listed individually in Applications for Payment. Each item in the Schedule of
Values and Applications for Payment shall be complete. Include the total cost and
proportionate share of general overhead and profit margin for each item.
a. Temporary facilities and other major cost items that are not direct cost of actual work-in-
place may be shown either as separate line items in the Schedule of Values or
distributed as general overhead expense, at the Contractor's option.
9. Schedule Updating: Update and resubmit the Schedule of Values prior to the next Applications
for Payment when Change Orders or Construction Change Directives result in a change in the
Contract Sum.
C. Each Application for Payment shall be consistent with previous applications and payments as certified
by Architect and paid for by Owner.
1. Initial Application for Payment, Application for Payment at time of Substantial Completion, and
final Application for Payment involve additional requirements.
D. Payment Application Times: The date for each progress payment is indicated in the Agreement
between Owner and Contractor. The period of construction Work covered by each Application for
Payment is the period indicated in the Agreement.
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E. Payment Application Times: Progress payments shall be submitted to Architect by the 15 day of the
month. The period covered by each Application for Payment is one month, ending on the last day of
the month.
F. Payment Application Forms: Use forms provided by Owner/Engineer as form for Applications for
Payment.
G. Application Preparation: Complete every entry on form. Notarize and execute by a person authorized
to sign legal documents on behalf of Contractor. Architect will return incomplete applications without
action.
1. Entries shall match data on the Schedule of Values and Contractor's Construction Schedule.
Use updated schedules if revisions were made.
2. Include amounts of Change Orders and Construction Change Directives issued before last day
of construction period covered by application.
H. Transmittal: Submit 3 (three) signed and notarized original copies of each Application for Payment to
Architect by a method ensuring receipt within 24 hours. One copy shall include waivers of lien and
similar attachments if required.
1. Transmit each copy with a transmittal form listing attachments and recording appropriate
information about application.

I. Initial Application for Payment: Administrative actions and submittals that must precede or coincide
with submittal of first Application for Payment include the following:
1. List of subcontractors.
2. Schedule of Values.
3. Contractor's Construction Schedule (preliminary if not final).
4. Schedule of unit prices.
5. Submittals Schedule (preliminary if not final).
6. List of Contractor's staff assignments.
7. List of Contractor's principal consultants.
8. Copies of building permits.
9. Copies of authorizations and licenses from authorities having jurisdiction for performance of the
Work.
10. Initial progress report.
11. Report of preconstruction conference.
12. Certificates of insurance and insurance policies.
J. Application for Payment at Substantial Completion: After issuing the Certificate of Substantial
Completion, submit an Application for Payment showing 100 percent completion for portion of the Work
claimed as substantially complete.
1. Include documentation supporting claim that the Work is substantially complete and a statement
showing an accounting of changes to the Contract Sum.
2. This application shall reflect Certificates of Partial Substantial Completion issued previously for
Owner occupancy of designated portions of the Work.
K. Final Payment Application: Submit final Application for Payment with releases and supporting
documentation not previously submitted and accepted, including, but not limited, to the following:
1. Evidence of completion of Project closeout requirements.

2. Insurance certificates for products and completed operations where required and proof that
taxes, fees, and similar obligations were paid.
3. Updated final statement, accounting for final changes to the Contract Sum.
4. Document "Contractor's Affidavit of Payment of Debts and Claims."
5. Document "Contractor's Affidavit of Release of Liens."
6. Document "Consent of Surety to Final Payment."
7. Evidence that claims have been settled.
8. Final meter readings for utilities, a measured record of stored fuel, and similar data as of date of
Substantial Completion or when Owner took possession of and assumed responsibility for
corresponding elements of the Work.
9. Final, liquidated damages settlement statement.

SUBJECT: PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION
SECTION 01310
PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. This Section includes administrative provisions for coordinating construction operations on Project
including, but not limited to, the following:
1. Coordination Drawings.
2. Project meetings.
3. Requests for Interpretation (RFIs).
B. See Division 1 Section 01125 "Summary of Multiple Contracts" for a description of the division of Work
among separate contracts and responsibility for coordination activities not in this Section.
C. See Division 1 Section 01700 "Execution Requirements" for procedures for coordinating general
installation and field-engineering services, including establishment of benchmarks and control points.
1.2 DEFINITIONS
A. RFI: Request from Contractor seeking interpretation or clarification of the Contract Documents.
1.3 COORDINATION
A. Coordination: Coordinate construction operations included in different Sections of the Specifications to

ensure efficient and orderly installation of each part of the Work. Coordinate construction operations,
included in different Sections that depend on each other for proper installation, connection, and
operation.
1. Schedule construction operations in sequence required to obtain the best results where
installation of one part of the Work depends on installation of other components, before or after its
own installation.
2. Coordinate installation of different components with other contractors to ensure maximum
accessibility for required maintenance, service, and repair.
3. Make adequate provisions to accommodate items scheduled for later installation.
4. Where availability of space is limited, coordinate installation of different components to ensure
maximum performance and accessibility for required maintenance, service, and repair of all
components, including mechanical and electrical.
B. Prepare memoranda for distribution to each party involved, outlining special procedures required for
coordination. Include such items as required notices, reports, and list of attendees at meetings.
1. Prepare similar memoranda for Owner and separate contractors if coordination of their Work is
required.
C. Administrative Procedures: Coordinate scheduling and timing of required administrative procedures with
other construction activities and activities of other contractors to avoid conflicts and to ensure orderly
progress of the Work. Such administrative activities include, but are not limited to the following:
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1. Preparation of Contractor's Construction Schedule.

2. Preparation of the Schedule of Values.
3. Installation and removal of temporary facilities and controls.
4. Delivery and processing of submittals.
5. Progress meetings.
6. Pre-installation conferences
7. Start up and adjustment of systems
8. Project closeout activities.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Coordination Drawings: Prepare Coordination Drawings if limited space availability necessitates

maximum utilization of space for efficient installation of different components or if coordination is
required for installation of products and materials fabricated by separate entities.
1. Content: Project-specific information, drawn accurately to scale. Do not base Coordination

Drawings on reproductions of the Contract Documents or standard printed data. Include the
following information, as applicable:
a. Indicate functional and spatial relationships of components of architectural, structural, civil,

mechanical, and electrical systems.
b. Indicate dimensions shown on the Contract Drawings and make specific note of
dimensions that appear to be in conflict with submitted equipment and minimum clearance
requirements. Provide alternate sketches to Architect for resolution of such conflicts. Minor
dimension changes and difficult installations will not be considered changes to the
Contract.
2. Sheet Size: At least A4 size paper but no larger than A3 size.

3. Number of Copies: Submit two (2) copies of each submittal. Architect will return one copy
4. Refer to individual Sections for Coordination Drawing requirements for Work in those Sections.
1.5 PROJECT MEETINGS
A. General: Schedule and conduct meetings and conferences at Project site, unless otherwise indicated.
1. Attendees: Inform participants and others involved, and individuals whose presence is required,
of date and time of each meeting. Notify Owner and Architect of scheduled meeting dates and
times.
2. Agenda: Prepare the meeting agenda. Distribute the agenda to all invited attendees.
3. Minutes: Record significant discussions and agreements achieved. Distribute the meeting
minutes to everyone concerned, including Owner and Architect, within three (3) days of the
meeting.
B. Preconstruction Conference: Schedule a preconstruction conference before starting construction, at a

time convenient to Owner and Architect, but no later than 15 days after execution of the Agreement.
Hold the conference at Project site or another convenient location. Conduct the meeting to review
responsibilities and personnel assignments.
1. Attendees: Authorized representatives of Owner, Architect, and their consultants; Contractor and
its superintendent; major subcontractors; suppliers; and other concerned parties shall attend the
conference. All participants at the conference shall be familiar with Project and authorized to
conclude matters relating to the Work.
2. Agenda: Discuss items of significance that could affect progress, including the following:
a. Tentative construction schedule.

b. Phasing.
c. Critical work sequencing and long-lead items.
d. Designation of key personnel and their duties.
e. Procedures for processing field decisions and Change Orders.

f. Procedures for RFIs.
g. Procedures for testing and inspecting.
h. Procedures for processing Applications for Payment.
i. Distribution of the Contract Documents.
j. Submittal procedures.
k. LEED requirements.
l. Preparation of Record Documents.
m. Use of the premises
n. Work restrictions.
o. Owner's occupancy requirements.
p. Responsibility for temporary facilities and controls.
q. Construction waste management and recycling.
r. Parking availability.
s. Office, work, and storage areas.
t. Equipment deliveries and priorities.
u. First aid.
v. Security.
w. Progress cleaning.
x. Working hours.
3. Minutes: Architect will record and distribute meeting minutes.
C. Pre-installation Conferences: Conduct a pre-installation conference at Project site before each

construction activity that requires coordination with other construction.
1. Attendees: Installer and representatives of manufacturers and fabricators involved in or affected

by the installation and its coordination or integration with other materials and installations that
have preceded or will follow, shall attend the meeting. Advise Architect of scheduled meeting
dates.
2. Agenda: Review progress of other construction activities and preparations for the particular
activity under consideration, including requirements for the following:
a. The Contract Documents.

b. Options.
c. Related RFIs.
d. Related Change Orders.
e. Purchases.
f. Deliveries.
g. Submittals.
h. Review of mockups.
i. Possible conflicts.
j. Compatibility problems.
k. Time schedules.
l. Weather limitations.
m. Manufacturer's written recommendations.
n. Warranty requirements.
o. Compatibility of materials.
p. Acceptability of substrates.
q. Temporary facilities and controls.
r. Space and access limitations.
s. Regulations of authorities having jurisdiction.
t. Testing and inspecting requirements.
u. Installation procedures.
v. Coordination with other work.
w. Required performance results.
x. Protection of adjacent work.
y. Protection of construction and personnel.
3. Record significant conference discussions, agreements, and disagreements, including required

corrective measures and actions.
4. Reporting: Distribute minutes of the meeting to each party present and to parties who should
have been present.
5. Do not proceed with installation if the conference cannot be successfully concluded. Initiate
whatever actions are necessary to resolve impediments to performance of the Work and
reconvene the conference at earliest feasible date.
D. Progress Meetings: Conduct progress meetings at biweekly intervals or as appropriate. Coordinate

dates of meetings with preparation of payment requests.
1. Attendees: In addition to representatives of Owner and Architect, each contractor, subcontractor,

supplier, and other entity concerned with current progress or involved in planning, coordination, or
performance of future activities shall be represented at these meetings. All participants at the
conference shall be familiar with Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.
2. Agenda: Review and correct or approve minutes of previous progress meeting. Review other
items of significance that could affect progress. Include topics for discussion as appropriate to
status of Project.
a. Contractor's Construction Schedule: Review progress since the last meeting. Determine
whether each activity is on time, ahead of schedule, or behind schedule, in relation to
Contractor's Construction Schedule. Determine how construction behind schedule will be
expedited; secure commitments from parties involved to do so. Discuss whether schedule
revisions are required to ensure that current and subsequent activities will be completed
within the Contract Time.
1) Review schedule for next period.
b. Review present and future needs of each entity present, including the following:
1) Interface requirements.
2) Sequence of operations.
3) Status of submittals.
4) Deliveries.
5) Off-site fabrication.
6) Access.
7) Site utilization.
8) Temporary facilities and controls.
9) Work hours.
10) Hazards and risks.
11) Progress cleaning.
12) Quality and work standards.
13) Status of correction of deficient items.
14) Field observations.
15) RFIs.
16) Status of proposal requests.
17) Pending changes.
18) Status of Change Orders.
19) Pending claims and disputes.
20) Documentation of information for payment requests.
3. Minutes: Architect will record and distribute to Contractor the minutes of the meeting.
4. Reporting: Distribute minutes of the meeting to each party present and to parties who should
have been present.
a. Schedule Updating: Revise Contractor's Construction Schedule after each progress

meeting where revisions to the schedule have been made or recognized. Issue revised
schedule concurrently with the report of each meeting.
1.6 REQUESTS FOR INTERPRETATION (RFIs)
A. Procedure: Immediately on discovery of the need for interpretation of the Contract Documents, and if
not possible to request interpretation at Project meeting, prepare and submit an RFI in the form
specified.
1. RFIs shall originate with Contractor. RFIs submitted by entities other than Contractor will be
returned with no response.
2. Coordinate and submit RFIs in a prompt manner so as to avoid delays in Contractor's work or
work of subcontractors.
B. Content of the RFI: Include a detailed, legible description of item needing interpretation and the
following:
1. Project name.
2. Date.
3. Name of Contractor.
4. Name of Architect and Construction Manager (if any)
5. RFI number, numbered sequentially.
6. Specification Section number and title and related paragraphs, as appropriate.
7. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.
8. Field dimensions and conditions, as appropriate.
9. Contractor's suggested solution(s). If Contractor's solution(s) impact the Contract Time or the
Contract Sum, Contractor shall state impact in the RFI.
10. Contractor's signature.
11. Attachments: Include drawings, descriptions, measurements, photos, Product Data, Shop
Drawings, and other information necessary to fully describe items needing interpretation.
C. Hard-Copy RFIs: Form submitted by the Contractor and approved by the Architect
1. Identify each page of attachments with the RFI number and sequential page number.
D. Architect's Action: Architect will review each RFI, determine action required, and return it. Allow a
minimum of two working days and a maximum of seven working days for Architect's response for each
RFI. RFIs received after 1:00 p.m. will be considered as received the following working day.
1. The following RFIs will be returned without action:
a. Requests for approval of submittals.

b. Requests for approval of substitutions.
c. Requests for coordination information already indicated in the Contract Documents.
d. Requests for adjustments in the Contract Time or the Contract Sum.
e. Requests for interpretation of Architect's actions on submittals.
f. Incomplete RFIs or RFIs with numerous errors.
2. Architect's action may include a request for additional information, in which case Architect's time
for response will start again.
3. Architect's action on RFIs that may result in a change to the Contract Time or the Contract Sum
may be eligible for Contractor to submit Change Proposal according to Division 1 Section
"Contract Modifications."
a. If Contractor believes the RFI response warrants change in the Contract Time or the
Contract Sum, notify Architect in writing within seven working days of receipt of the RFI
response.
E. On receipt of Architect's action, update the RFI log and immediately distribute the RFI response to
affected parties. Review response and notify Architect within seven working days if Contractor
disagrees with response.
F. RFI Log: Prepare, maintain, and submit a tabular log of RFIs organized by the RFI number. Submit log
weekly. Use log form approved by the Architect and shall include the following:
1. Project name.
2. Name and address of Contractor.
3. Name and address of Architect.
4. RFI number including RFIs that were dropped and not submitted.
5. RFI description.
6. Date the RFI was submitted.
7. Date Architect's response was received.
8. Identification of related Minor Change in the Work, Construction Change Directive, and Proposal
Request, as appropriate.
9. Identification of related Field Order, Work Change Directive, and Proposal Request, as
appropriate.
PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)
SUBJECT: CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION
SECTION 01320
CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for documenting the progress of
construction during performance of the Work, including the following:
1. Contractor's Construction Schedule.

2. Submittals Schedule.
3. Daily construction reports.
4. Field condition reports.
B. See Division 1 Section "Summary of Multiple Contracts" for preparing a combined Contractor's
Construction Schedule.
C. See Division 1 Section "Payment Procedures" for submitting the Schedule of Values.
1.2 DEFINITIONS
A. Activity: A discrete part of a project that can be identified for planning, scheduling, monitoring, and
controlling the construction project. Activities included in a construction schedule consume time and
resources.
1. Critical activities are activities on the critical path. They must start and finish on the planned
early start and finish times.
2. Predecessor Activity: An activity that precedes another activity in the network.
3. Successor Activity: An activity that follows another activity in the network.
B. CPM: Critical path method, which is a method of planning and scheduling a construction project where
activities are arranged based on activity relationships. Network calculations determine when activities
can be performed and the critical path of Project.
C. Critical Path: The longest connected chain of interdependent activities through the network schedule
that establishes the minimum overall Project duration and contains no float.
D. Float: The measure of leeway in starting and completing an activity.
1. Float time is not for the exclusive use or benefit of either Owner or Contractor, but is a jointly
owned, expiring Project resource available to both parties as needed to meet schedule
milestones and Contract completion date.
E. Fragnet: A partial or fragmentary network that breaks down activities into smaller activities for greater
detail.
F. Major Area: A story of construction, a separate building, or a similar significant construction element.
1.3 SUBMITTALS
A. Submittals Schedule: Submit three copies of schedule. Arrange the following information in a tabular
format:
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1. Scheduled date for first submittal.

2. Specification Section number and title.
3. Submittal category (action or informational).
4. Name of sub-contractor.
5. Description of the Work covered.
6. Scheduled date for Architect's final release or approval.
B. Preliminary Network Diagram: Submit two copies, large enough to show entire network for entire
construction period. Show logic ties for activities.
C. Contractor's Construction Schedule: Submit two copies of initial schedule, large enough to show entire
schedule for entire construction period.
1. Submit an electronic copy of schedule, using software indicated, on CD-R, and labeled to comply
with requirements for submittals. Include type of schedule (Initial or Updated) and date on label.
D. CPM Reports: Concurrent with CPM schedule, submit two copies of each of the following computer-
generated reports. Format for each activity in reports shall contain activity number, activity description,
cost and resource loading, original duration, remaining duration, early start date, early finish date, late
start date, late finish date, and total float in calendar days.
1. Activity Report: List of all activities sorted by activity number and then early starts date, or actual
start date if known.
2. Logic Report: List of preceding and succeeding activities for all activities, sorted in ascending
order by activity number and then early start date, or actual start date if known.
3. Total Float Report: List of all activities sorted in ascending order of total float.
E. Daily Construction Reports: Submit two copies at weekly intervals.
F. Field Condition Reports: Submit two copies at time of discovery of differing conditions.
1.4 COORDINATION
A. Coordinate preparation and processing of schedules and reports with performance of construction
activities and with scheduling and reporting of separate contractors.
B. Coordinate Contractor's Construction Schedule with the Schedule of Values, list of subcontracts,
Submittals Schedule, progress reports, payment requests, and other required schedules and reports.
1. Secure time commitments for performing critical elements of the Work from parties involved.
2. Coordinate each construction activity in the network with other activities and schedule them in
proper sequence.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 SUBMITTALS SCHEDULE
A. Preparation: Submit a schedule of submittals, arranged in chronological order by dates required by

construction schedule. Include time required for review, re-submittal, ordering, manufacturing,
fabrication, and delivery when establishing dates.
1. Coordinate Submittals Schedule with list of subcontracts, the Schedule of Values, and
Contractor's Construction Schedule.
2. Submit concurrently with the first complete submittal of Contractor's Construction Schedule.
2.2 CONTRACTOR'S CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE, GENERAL
A. Time Frame: Extend schedule from date established for the Notice to proceed to date of Substantial
Completion.
1. Contract completion date shall not be changed by submission of a schedule that shows an early
completion date, unless specifically authorized by Change Order.
B. Activities: Treat each story or separate area as a separate numbered activity for each principal element
of the Work. Comply with the following:
1. Activity Duration: Define activities so no activity is longer than 30 days, unless specifically
allowed by Architect.
2. Procurement Activities: Include procurement process activities for the following long lead items
and major items, requiring a cycle of more than 60 days, as separate activities in schedule.
Procurement cycle activities include, but are not limited to, submittals, approvals, purchasing,
fabrication, and delivery.
3. Submittal Review Time: Include review and re-submittal times indicated in Division 1 Section
"Submittal Procedures" in schedule. Coordinate submittal review times in Contractor's
Construction Schedule with Submittals Schedule.
4. Startup and Testing Time: Include not less than seven days for startup and testing.
5. Substantial Completion: Indicate completion in advance of date established for Substantial
Completion, and allow time for Architect's administrative procedures necessary for certification of
Substantial Completion.
C. Constraints: Include constraints and work restrictions indicated in the Contract Documents and as
follows in schedule, and show how the sequence of the Work is affected.
1. Phasing: Arrange list of activities on schedule by phase.

2. Work under More Than One Contract: Include a separate activity for each contract.
3. Work by Owner: Include a separate activity for each portion of the Work performed by Owner.
4. Work Restrictions: Show the effect of the following items on the schedule:
a. Coordination with existing construction.

b. Limitations of continued occupancies.
c. Uninterruptible services.
d. Partial occupancy before Substantial Completion.
e. Use of premises restrictions.
f. Provisions for future construction.
g. Seasonal variations.
h. Environmental control.
5. Work Stages: Indicate important stages of construction for each major portion of the Work.
6. Other Constraints: As indicated in the document
D. Milestones: Include milestones indicated in the Contract Documents in schedule, including, but not
limited to, the Notice to Proceed, Substantial Completion, and Final Completion and as required by the
Architect.
E. Contract Modifications: For each proposed contract modification and concurrent with its submission,
prepare a time-impact analysis using fragnets to demonstrate the effect of the proposed change on the
overall project schedule.
2.3 CONTRACTOR'S CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE (CPM SCHEDULE)
A. Preliminary Network Diagram: Submit diagram within seven days of date established, commencement
form the Notice to Proceed. Outline significant construction activities for the first 60 days of
construction. Include skeleton diagram for the remainder of the Work and a cash requirement
prediction based on indicated activities.
B. CPM Schedule: Prepare Contractor's Construction Schedule using a computerized, cost, resource-
loaded, time-scaled CPM network analysis diagram for the Work.
1. Develop network diagram in sufficient time to submit CPM schedule so it can be accepted for
use no later than 30 days after date established for the Notice to Proceed.
a. Failure to include any work item required for performance of this Contract shall not excuse
Contractor from completing all work within applicable completion dates, regardless of
Architect's approval of the schedule.
2. Establish procedures for monitoring and updating CPM schedule and for reporting progress.
Coordinate procedures with progress meeting and payment request dates.
3. Use "one workday" as the unit of time. Include list of nonworking days and holidays incorporated
into the schedule.
C. CPM Schedule Preparation: Prepare a list of all activities required to complete the Work. Using the
preliminary network diagram, prepare a skeleton network to identify probable critical paths.
1. Activities: Indicate the estimated time duration, sequence requirements, and relationship of each
activity in relation to other activities. Include estimated time frames for the following activities:
a. Preparation and processing of submittals.

b. Mobilization and demobilization.
c. Purchase of materials.
d. Delivery.
e. Fabrication.
f. Utility interruptions.
g. Installation.
h. Work by Owner that may affect or be affected by Contractor's activities.
i. Testing and commissioning.
2. Critical Path Activities: Identify critical path activities, including those for interim completion
dates. Scheduled start and completion dates shall be consistent with Contract milestone dates.
3. Processing: Process data to produce output data on a computer-drawn, time-scaled network.
Revise data, reorganize activity sequences, and reproduce as often as necessary to produce the
CPM schedule within the limitations of the Contract Time.
4. Format: Mark the critical path. Locate the critical path near center of network; locate paths with
most float near the edges.
a. Sub-networks on separate sheets are permissible for activities clearly off the critical path.
D. Initial Issue of Schedule: Prepare initial network diagram from a list of straight "early start-total float"
sort. Identify critical activities. Prepare tabulated reports showing the following:
1. Contractor or subcontractor and the Work or activity.

2. Description of activity.
3. Principal events of activity.
4. Immediate preceding and succeeding activities.
5. Early and late start dates.
6. Early and late finish dates.
7. Activity duration in workdays.
8. Total float or slack time.
9. Average size of workforce.
E. Schedule Updating: Concurrent with making revisions to schedule, prepare tabulated reports showing
the following:
1. Identification of activities that have changed.

2. Changes in early and late start dates.
3. Changes in early and late finish dates.
4. Changes in activity durations in workdays.
5. Changes in the critical path.
6. Changes in total float or slack time.
7. Changes in the Contract Time.
2.4 REPORTS
A. Daily Construction Reports: Prepare a daily construction report recording the following information
concerning events at Project site:
1. List of subcontractors at Project site.

2. Equipment at Project site.
3. Material deliveries.
4. High and low temperatures and general weather conditions.
5. Accidents.
6. Stoppages, delays, shortages, and losses.
7. Meter readings and similar recordings.
8. Orders and requests of authorities having jurisdiction.
9. Services connected and disconnected.
10. Equipment or system tests and startups.
B. Field Condition Reports: Immediately on discovery of a difference between field conditions and the
Contract Documents, prepare and submit a detailed report. Submit with a request for interpretation on
approved form by the Architect. Include a detailed description of the differing conditions, together with
recommendations for changing the Contract Documents.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 CONTRACTOR'S CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
A. Contractor's Construction Schedule Updating: At monthly intervals, update schedule to reflect actual
construction progress and activities. Issue schedule one week before each regularly scheduled
progress meeting.
1. Revise schedule immediately after each meeting or other activity where revisions have been
recognized or made. Issue updated schedule concurrently with the report of each such meeting.
2. Include a report with updated schedule that indicates every change, including, but not limited to,
changes in logic, durations, actual starts and finishes, and activity durations.
3. As the Work progresses, indicate Actual Completion percentage for each activity.
B. Distribution: Distribute copies of approved schedule to Architect Owner, separate contractors, testing
and inspecting agencies, and other parties identified by Contractor with a need-to-know schedule
responsibility.
1. Post copies in Project meeting rooms and temporary field offices.

2. When revisions are made, distribute updated schedules to the same parties and post in the
same locations. Delete parties from distribution when they have completed their assigned
portion of the Work and are no longer involved in performance of construction activities.
SUBJECT: SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES
SECTION 01330
SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for submitting Shop Drawings,
Product Data, Samples, and other submittals.
B. See Division 1 Section "Construction Progress Documentation" for submitting schedules and reports,
including Contractor's Construction Schedule.
C. See Division 1 Section "Quality Requirements" for submitting test and inspection reports and for
mockup requirements.
D. See Division 1 Section "Closeout Procedures" for submitting warranties.
E. See Division 1 Section "Project Record Documents" for submitting Record Drawings, Record
Specifications, and Record Product Data.
F. See Division 1 Section "Operation and Maintenance Data" for submitting operation and maintenance
manuals.
G. See Division 1 Section "Demonstration and Training" for submitting videotapes of demonstration of
equipment and training of Owner's personnel.
1.2 DEFINITIONS
A. Action Submittals: Written and graphic information that requires Architect's responsive action.
B. Informational Submittals: Written information that does not require Architect's responsive action.
Submittals may be rejected for not complying with requirements.
1.3 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES
A. Coordination: Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of construction

activities.
1. Coordinate each submittal with fabrication, purchasing, testing, delivery, other submittals, and
related activities that require sequential activity.
2. Coordinate transmittal of different types of submittals for related parts of the Work so processing
will not be delayed because of need to review submittals concurrently for coordination.
a. Architect reserves the right to withhold action on a submittal requiring coordination with
other submittals until related submittals are received.
B. Submittals Schedule: Comply with requirements in Division 1 Section "Construction Progress

Documentation" for list of submittals and time requirements for scheduled performance of related
construction activities.
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C. Processing Time: Allow enough time for submittal review, including time for re-submittals, as follows.
Time for review shall commence on Architect's receipt of submittal. No extension of the Contract Time
will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the Work to permit
processing, including re-submittals.
1. Initial Review: Allow minimum 7 days and maximum 15 days for initial review of each submittal.
Allow additional time if coordination with subsequent submittals is required. Architect will advise
Contractor when a submittal being processed must be delayed for coordination.
2. Intermediate Review: If intermediate submittal is necessary, process it in same manner as initial
submittal.
3. Re-submittal Review: Allow 7 days for review of each re-submittal.
D. Identification: Place a permanent label or title block on each submittal for identification.
1. Indicate name of firm or entity that prepared each submittal on label or title block.
2. Provide a space approximately 150 by 200 mm on label or beside title block to record
Contractor's review and approval markings and action taken by Architect.
3. Include the following information on label for processing and recording action taken:
a. Project name.
b. Date.
c. Name and address of Architect.
d. Name and address of Contractor.
e. Name and address of subcontractor.
f. Name and address of supplier.
g. Name of manufacturer.
h. Submittal number or other unique identifier, including revision identifier.
1) Submittal number shall use Specification Section number followed by a decimal

point and then a sequential number (e.g., 06100.01). Re-submittals shall include an
alphabetic suffix after another decimal point (e.g., 06100.01.A).
i. Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.

j. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.
k. Location(s) where product is to be installed, as appropriate.
l. Other necessary identification.
E. Deviations: Highlight, encircle, or otherwise specifically identify deviations from the Contract
Documents on submittals.
F. Additional Copies: Unless additional copies are required for final submittal, and unless Architect
observes noncompliance with provisions in the Contract Documents, initial submittal may serve as final
submittal.
1. Additional copies submitted for maintenance manuals will be marked with action taken and will
be returned.
G. Transmittal: Package each submittal individually and appropriately for transmittal and handling.
Transmit each submittal using a transmittal form. Architect will return submittals, without review,
received from sources other than Contractor.
1. Transmittal Form: Use only form approved by the Architect
H. Re-submittals: Make re-submittals in same form and number of copies as initial submittal.
1. Note date and content of previous submittal.

2. Note date and content of revision in label or title block and clearly indicate extent of revision.
3. Resubmit submittals until they are marked "approval notation from Architect's action stamp."

I. Distribution: Furnish copies of final submittals to manufacturers, subcontractors, suppliers, fabricators,

installers, authorities having jurisdiction, and others as necessary for performance of construction
activities. Show distribution on transmittal forms.
J. Use for Construction: Use only final submittals with mark indicating "approval notation from Architect's
action stamp" taken by Architect.
1.4 CONTRACTOR'S USE OF ARCHITECT'S CAD FILES
A. General: At Contractor's written request, copies of Architect's CAD files will be provided to Contractor
for Contractor's use in connection with Project, subject to the following conditions:
1. Use Auto CAD file format
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 ACTION SUBMITTALS
A. General: Prepare and submit Action Submittals required by individual Specification Sections.
B. Product Data: Collect information into a single submittal for each element of construction and type of
product or equipment.
1. If information must be specially prepared for submittal because standard printed data are not
suitable for use, submit as Shop Drawings, not as Product Data.
2. Mark each copy of each submittal to show which products and options are applicable.
3. Include the following information, as applicable:
a. Manufacturer's written recommendations.

b. Manufacturer's product specifications.
c. Manufacturer's installation instructions.
d. Manufacturer's catalog cuts.
e. Wiring diagrams showing factory-installed wiring.
f. Printed performance curves.
g. Operational range diagrams.
h. Compliance with specified referenced standards.
i. Testing by recognized testing agency.
4. Number of Copies: Submit three copies of Product Data, unless otherwise indicated. Architect
will return two copies. Mark up and retain one returned copy as a Project Record Document.
C. Shop Drawings: Prepare Project-specific information, drawn accurately to scale. Do not base Shop
Drawings on reproductions of the Contract Documents or standard printed data.
1. Preparation: Fully illustrate requirements in the Contract Documents. Include the following
information, as applicable:
a. Dimensions.
b. Identification of products.
c. Fabrication and installation drawings.
d. Roughing-in and setting diagrams.
e. Wiring diagrams showing field-installed wiring, including power, signal, and control wiring.
f. Shop-work manufacturing instructions.
g. Templates and patterns.

h. Schedules.
i. Notation of coordination requirements.
j. Notation of dimensions established by field measurement.
k. Relationship to adjoining construction clearly indicated.
l. Seal and signature of professional engineer if specified.
m. Wiring Diagrams: Differentiate between manufacturer-installed and field-installed wiring.
2. Sheet Size: Except for templates, patterns, and similar full-size drawings, submit Shop Drawings
on sheets at least A1 size and unless requested A0.
3. Number of Copies: Submit two copies of each submittal. Architect will return one copy.
D. Samples: Submit Samples for review of kind, color, pattern, and texture for a check of these
characteristics with other elements and for a comparison of these characteristics between submittal and
actual component as delivered and installed.
1. Transmit Samples that contain multiple, related components such as accessories together in one
submittal package.
2. Identification: Attach label on unexposed side of Samples that includes the following:
a. Generic description of Sample.

b. Product name and name of manufacturer.
c. Sample source.
d. Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.
3. Disposition: Maintain sets of approved Samples at Project site, available for quality-control
comparisons throughout the course of construction activity. Sample sets may be used to
determine final acceptance of construction associated with each set.
4. Samples for Initial Selection: Submit manufacturer's color charts consisting of units or sections
of units showing the full range of colors, textures, and patterns available.
a. Number of Samples: Submit one full set of available choices where color, pattern, texture,
or similar characteristics are required to be selected from manufacturer's product line.
Architect will return submittal with options selected.
5. Samples for Verification: Submit full-size units or Samples of size indicated, prepared from same
material to be used for the Work, cured and finished in manner specified, and physically identical
with material or product proposed for use, and that show full range of color and texture variations
expected. Samples include, but are not limited to, the following: partial sections of
manufactured or fabricated components; small cuts or containers of materials; complete units of
repetitively used materials; swatches showing color, texture, and pattern; color range sets; and
components used for independent testing and inspection.
a. Number of Samples: Submit three sets of Samples. Architect will retain one Sample set;
remainder will be returned. Mark up and retain one returned Sample set as a Project
Record Sample.
E. Product Schedule or List: As required in individual Specification Sections, prepare a written summary
indicating types of products required for the Work and their intended location.
1. Number of Copies: Submit three copies of product schedule or list, unless otherwise indicated.
Architect will return two copies.
F. Submittals Schedule: Comply with requirements specified in Division 1 Section "Construction Progress
Documentation."
G. Application for Payment: Comply with requirements specified in Division 1 Section "Payment
Procedures."
H. Schedule of Values: Comply with requirements specified in Division 1 Section "Payment Procedures."

I. Subcontract List: Prepare a written summary identifying individuals or firms proposed for each portion
of the Work, including those who are to furnish products or equipment fabricated to a special design, in
an approved form by the Architect.
1. Number of Copies: Submit three copies of subcontractor list, unless otherwise indicated.
Architect will return two copies.
2.2 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS
A. General: Prepare and submit Informational Submittals required by other Specification Sections.
1. Number of Copies: Submit two copies of each submittal, unless otherwise indicated. Architect
will not return copies.
2. Certificates and Certifications: Provide a notarized statement that includes signature of entity
responsible for preparing certification. Certificates and certifications shall be signed by an officer
or other individual authorized to sign documents on behalf of that entity.
3. Test and Inspection Reports: Comply with requirements specified in Division 1 Section "Quality
Requirements."
B. Coordination Drawings: Comply with requirements specified in Division 1 Section "Project

Management and Coordination."
C. Contractor's Construction Schedule: Comply with requirements specified in Division 1 Section

"Construction Progress Documentation."
D. Qualification Data: Prepare written information that demonstrates capabilities and experience of firm or
person. Include lists of completed projects with project names and addresses, names and addresses
of architects and owners, and other information specified.
E. Welding Certificates: Prepare written certification that welding procedures and personnel comply with
requirements in the Contract Documents. Submit record of Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)
and Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) on AWS forms. Include names of firms and personnel
certified.
F. Installer Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that Installer
complies with requirements in the Contract Documents and, where required, is authorized by
manufacturer for this specific Project.
G. Manufacturer Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that

manufacturer complies with requirements in the Contract Documents. Include evidence of
manufacturing experience where required.
H. Product Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that product
complies with requirements in the Contract Documents.
I. Material Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that material
complies with requirements in the Contract Documents.
J. Material Test Reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's
standard form, indicating and interpreting test results of material for compliance with requirements in
the Contract Documents.
K. Product Test Reports: Prepare written reports indicating current product produced by manufacturer
complies with requirements in the Contract Documents. Base reports on evaluation of tests performed
by manufacturer and witnessed by a qualified testing agency, or on comprehensive tests performed by
a qualified testing agency.

L. Research/Evaluation Reports: Prepare written evidence, from a model code organization acceptable to
authorities having jurisdiction, that product complies with building code in effect for Project.
M. Preconstruction Test Reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing
agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting results of tests performed before installation of
product, for compliance with performance requirements in the Contract Documents.
N. Compatibility Test Reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's
standard form, indicating and interpreting results of compatibility tests performed before installation of
product. Include written recommendations for primers and substrate preparation needed for adhesion.
O. Field Test Reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard
form, indicating and interpreting results of field tests performed either during installation of product or
after product is installed in its final location, for compliance with requirements in the Contract
Documents.
P. Maintenance Data: Prepare written and graphic instructions and procedures for operation and normal
maintenance of products and equipment. Comply with requirements specified in Division 1 Section
"Operation and Maintenance Data."
Q. Design Data: Prepare written and graphic information, including, but not limited to, performance and
design criteria, list of applicable codes and regulations, and calculations. Include list of assumptions
and other performance and design criteria and a summary of loads. Include load diagrams if
applicable. Provide name and version of software, if any, used for calculations. Include page numbers.
R. Manufacturer's Instructions: Prepare written or published information that documents manufacturer's

recommendations, guidelines, and procedures for installing or operating a product or equipment.
Include name of product and name, address, and telephone number of manufacturer.
S. Manufacturer's Field Reports: Prepare written information documenting factory-authorized service

representative's tests and inspections. Include the following, as applicable:
1. Statement on condition of substrates and their acceptability for installation of product.

2. Summary of installation procedures being followed, whether they comply with requirements and,
if not, what corrective action was taken.
3. Results of operational and other tests and a statement of whether observed performance
complies with requirements.
T. Insurance Certificates and Bonds: Prepare written information indicating current status of insurance or
bonding coverage. Include name of entity covered by insurance or bond, limits of coverage, amounts
of deductibles, if any, and term of the coverage.
U. Construction Photographs and Videotapes: Comply with requirements specified in Division 1 Section
"Photographic Documentation."
V. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs): Submit information directly to Owner; do not submit to
Architect.
1. Architect will not review submittals that include MSDSs and will return them for re-submittal.
2.3 DELEGATED DESIGN
A. Performance and Design Criteria: Where professional design services or certifications by a design
professional are specifically required of Contractor by the Contract Documents, provide products and
systems complying with specific performance and design criteria indicated.
1. If criteria indicated are not sufficient to perform services or certification required, submit a written
request for additional information to Architect.

B. Delegated-Design Submittal: In addition to Shop Drawings, Product Data, and other required
submittals, submit three copies of a statement, signed and sealed by the responsible design
professional, for each product and system specifically assigned to Contractor to be designed or certified
by a design professional.
1. Indicate that products and systems comply with performance and design criteria in the Contract
Documents. Include list of codes, loads, and other factors used in performing these services.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 CONTRACTOR'S REVIEW
A. Review each submittal and check for coordination with other Work of the Contract and for compliance
with the Contract Documents. Note corrections and field dimensions. Mark with approval stamp before
submitting to Architect.
B. Approval Stamp: Stamp each submittal with a uniform, approval stamp. Include Project name and
location, submittal number, Specification Section title and number, name of reviewer, date of
Contractor's approval, and statement certifying that submittal has been reviewed, checked, and
approved for compliance with the Contract Documents.
3.2 ARCHITECT'S ACTION
A. General: Architect will not review submittals that do not bear Contractor's approval stamp and will
return them without action.
B. Action Submittals: Architect will review each submittal, make marks to indicate corrections or
modifications required, and return it. Architect will stamp each submittal with an action stamp and will
mark stamp appropriately to indicate action taken, as follows:
1. DISAPPROVED
2. FOR INFORMATION ONLY
3. RESUBMIT
4. APPROVED FOR CONSTRUCTION
5. APPROVED AS NOTED
C. Informational Submittals: Architect will review each submittal and will not return it, or will return it if it
does not comply with requirements. Architect will forward each submittal to appropriate party.
D. Partial submittals are not acceptable, will be considered non-responsive, and will be returned without
review.
E. Submittals not required by the Contract Documents may not be reviewed and may be discarded.

SUBJECT: QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 01400
QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for quality assurance and quality
control.
B. Testing and inspecting services are required to verify compliance with requirements specified or
indicated. These services do not relieve Contractor of responsibility for compliance with the Contract
Document requirements.
1. Specified tests, inspections, and related actions do not limit Contractor's other quality-assurance
and -control procedures that facilitate compliance with the Contract Document requirements.
2. Requirements for Contractor to provide quality-assurance and -control services required by
Architect, Owner or authorities having jurisdiction are not limited by provisions of this Section.
C. See Divisions 2 through 16 Sections for specific test and inspection requirements.
1.2 DEFINITIONS
A. Quality-Assurance Services: Activities, actions, and procedures performed before and during
execution of the Work to guard against defects and deficiencies and substantiate that proposed
construction will comply with requirements.
B. Quality-Control Services: Tests, inspections, procedures, and related actions during and after
execution of the Work to evaluate that actual products incorporated into the Work and completed
construction comply with requirements. Services do not include contract enforcement activities
performed by Architect.
C. Mockups: Full-size, physical assemblies that are constructed on-site. Mockups are used to verify
selections made under sample submittals, to demonstrate aesthetic effects and, where indicated,
qualities of materials and execution, and to review construction, coordination, testing, or operation;
they are not Samples. Approved mockups establish the standard by which the Work will be judged.
D. Laboratory Mockups: Full-size, physical assemblies that are constructed at testing facility to verify
performance characteristics.
E. Preconstruction Testing: Tests and inspections that are performed specifically for the Project before
products and materials are incorporated into the Work to verify performance or compliance with
specified criteria.
F. Product Testing: Tests and inspections that are performed by an NRTL, an NVLAP, or a testing
agency qualified to conduct product testing and acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, to
establish product performance and compliance with industry standards.
G. Source Quality-Control Testing: Tests and inspections that are performed at the source, i.e., plant,
mill, factory, or shop.
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H. Field Quality-Control Testing: Tests and inspections that are performed on-site for installation of the
Work and for completed Work.
I. Testing Agency: An entity engaged to perform specific tests, inspections, or both. Testing laboratory
shall mean the same as testing agency.
J. Installer/Applicator/Erector: Contractor or another entity engaged by Contractor as an employee,

Subcontractor, or Sub-subcontractor, to perform a particular construction operation, including
installation, erection, application, and similar operations.
1. Using a term such as "carpentry" does not imply that certain construction activities must be
performed by accredited or unionized individuals of a corresponding generic name, such as
"carpenter." It also does not imply that requirements specified apply exclusively to trades
people of the corresponding generic name.
K. Experienced: When used with an entity, "experienced" means having successfully completed a
minimum of five previous projects similar in size and scope to this Project; being familiar with special
requirements indicated; and having complied with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.
1.3 CONFLICTING REQUIREMENTS
A. General: If compliance with two or more standards is specified and the standards establish different or
conflicting requirements for minimum quantities or quality levels, comply with the most stringent
requirement. Refer uncertainties and requirements that are different, but apparently equal, to Architect
for a decision before proceeding.
B. Minimum Quantity or Quality Levels: The quantity or quality level shown or specified shall be the
minimum provided or performed. The actual installation may comply exactly with the minimum
quantity or quality specified, or it may exceed the minimum within reasonable limits. To comply with
these requirements, indicated numeric values are minimum or maximum, as appropriate, for the
context of requirements. Refer uncertainties to Architect for a decision before proceeding.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Qualification Data: For testing agencies specified in "Quality Assurance" Article to demonstrate their
capabilities and experience. Include proof of qualifications in the form of a recent report on the
inspection of the testing agency by a recognized authority.
B. Reports: Prepare and submit certified written reports that include the following:
1. Date of issue.
2. Project title and number.
3. Name, address, and telephone number of testing agency.
4. Dates and locations of samples and tests or inspections.
5. Names of individuals making tests and inspections.
6. Description of the Work and test and inspection method.
7. Identification of product and Specification Section.
8. Complete test or inspection data.
9. Test and inspection results and an interpretation of test results.
10. Record of temperature and weather conditions at time of sample taking and testing and
inspecting.
11. Comments or professional opinion on whether tested or inspected Work complies with the
Contract Document requirements.
12. Name and signature of laboratory inspector.
13. Recommendations on retesting and re-inspecting.
C. Permits, Licenses, and Certificates: For Owner's records, submit copies of permits, licenses,
certifications, inspection reports, releases, jurisdictional settlements, notices, receipts for fee

payments, judgments, correspondence, records, and similar documents, established for compliance
with standards and regulations bearing on performance of the Work.
1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. General: Qualifications paragraphs in this Article establish the minimum qualification levels required;
individual Specification Sections specify additional requirements.
B. Installer Qualifications: A firm or individual experienced in installing, erecting, or assembling work

similar in material, design, and extent to that indicated for this Project, whose work has resulted in
construction with a record of successful in-service performance.
C. Manufacturer Qualifications: A firm experienced in manufacturing products or systems similar to those

indicated for this Project and with a record of successful in-service performance, as well as sufficient
production capacity to produce required units.
D. Fabricator Qualifications: A firm experienced in producing products similar to those indicated for this
Project and with a record of successful in-service performance, as well as sufficient production
capacity to produce required units.
E. Professional Engineer Qualifications: A professional engineer who is legally qualified to practice in

jurisdiction where Project is located and who is experienced in providing engineering services of the
kind indicated. Engineering services are defined as those performed for installations of the system,
assembly, or products that are similar to those indicated for this Project in material, design, and extent.
F. Specialists: Certain sections of the Specifications require that specific construction activities shall be
performed by entities who are recognized experts in those operations. Specialists shall satisfy
qualification requirements indicated and shall be engaged for the activities indicated.
1. Requirement for specialists shall not supersede building codes and regulations governing the
Work.
G. Testing Agency Qualifications: An NRTL, an NVLAP, or an independent agency with the experience
and capability to conduct testing and inspecting indicated, as documented according to ASTM E 548;
and with additional qualifications specified in individual Sections; and where required by authorities
having jurisdiction, that is acceptable to authorities.
1. NRTL: A nationally recognized testing laboratory according to 29 CFR 1910.7.

2. NVLAP: A testing agency accredited according to NIST's National Voluntary Laboratory
Accreditation Program.
H. Factory-Authorized Service Representative Qualifications: An authorized representative of

manufacturer who is trained and approved by manufacturer to inspect installation of manufacturer's
products that are similar in material, design, and extent to those indicated for this Project.
I. Mockups: Before installing portions of the Work requiring mockups, build mockups for each form of
construction and finish required to comply with the following requirements, using materials indicated
for the completed Work:
1. Build mockups in location and of size indicated or, if not indicated, as directed by Architect.
2. Notify Architect [seven] <Insert number> days in advance of dates and times when mockups
will be constructed.
3. Demonstrate the proposed range of aesthetic effects and workmanship.
4. Obtain Architect's approval of mockups before starting work, fabrication, or construction.
5. Maintain mockups during construction in an undisturbed condition as a standard for judging the
completed Work.
6. Demolish and remove mockups when directed, unless otherwise indicated.

J. Laboratory Mockups: Comply with requirements of preconstruction testing and those specified in
individual Sections in Divisions 2 through 16.
1.6 QUALITY CONTROL
A. Owner Responsibilities: Where quality-control services are indicated as Owner's responsibility, Owner
will engage a qualified testing agency to perform these services.
1. Owner will furnish Contractor with names, addresses, and telephone numbers of testing
agencies engaged and a description of types of testing and inspecting they are engaged to
perform.
2. Costs for retesting and re-inspecting construction that replaces or is necessitated by work that
failed to comply with the Contract Documents will be charged to Contractor and no adjustment
will be applied.
B. Tests and inspections not explicitly assigned to Owner are Contractor's responsibility. Unless
otherwise indicated, provide quality-control services specified and those required by authorities having
jurisdiction. Perform quality-control services required of Contractor by authorities having jurisdiction,
whether specified or not.
1. Where services are indicated as Contractor's responsibility, engage a qualified testing agency to
perform these quality-control services.
a. Contractor shall not employ same entity engaged by Owner, unless agreed to in writing
by Owner.
2. Notify testing agencies at least 48 hours in advance of time when Work that requires testing or
inspecting will be performed.
3. Where quality-control services are indicated as Contractor's responsibility, submit a certified
written report, in duplicate, of each quality-control service.
4. Testing and inspecting requested by Contractor and not required by the Contract Documents
are Contractor's responsibility.
5. Submit additional copies of each written report directly to authorities having jurisdiction, when
they so direct.
C. Manufacturer's Field Services: Where indicated, engage a factory-authorized service representative to

inspect field-assembled components and equipment installation, including service connections.
Report results in writing as specified in Division 1 Section "Submittal Procedures."
D. Retesting/Re-inspecting: Regardless of whether original tests or inspections were Contractor's

responsibility, provide quality-control services, including retesting and re-inspecting, for construction
that replaced Work that failed to comply with the Contract Documents.
E. Testing Agency Responsibilities: Cooperate with Architect and Contractor in performance of duties.
Provide qualified personnel to perform required tests and inspections.
1. Notify Architect and Contractor promptly of irregularities or deficiencies observed in the Work
during performance of its services.
2. Determine the location from which test samples will be taken and in which in-situ tests are
conducted.
3. Conduct and interpret tests and inspections and state in each report whether tested and
inspected work complies with or deviates from requirements.
4. Submit a certified written report, in duplicate, of each test, inspection, and similar quality-control
service through Contractor.
5. Do not releases, revoke, alter, or increase the Contract Document requirements or approve or
accept any portion of the Work.
6. Do not perform any duties of Contractor.

F. Associated Services: Cooperate with agencies performing required tests, inspections, and similar
quality-control services, and provide reasonable auxiliary services as requested. Notify agency
sufficiently in advance of operations to permit assignment of personnel. Provide the following:
1. Access to the Work.

2. Incidental labor and facilities necessary to facilitate tests and inspections.
3. Adequate quantities of representative samples of materials that require testing and inspecting.
Assist agency in obtaining samples.
4. Facilities for storage and field curing of test samples.
5. Delivery of samples to testing agencies.
6. Preliminary design mix proposed for use for material mixes that require control by testing
agency.
7. Security and protection for samples and for testing and inspecting equipment at Project site.
G. Coordination: Coordinate sequence of activities to accommodate required quality-assurance and -

control services with a minimum of delay and to avoid necessity of removing and replacing
construction to accommodate testing and inspecting.
1. Schedule times for tests, inspections, obtaining samples, and similar activities.
1.7 SPECIAL TESTS AND INSPECTIONS
A. Special Tests and Inspections: Owner will engage a qualified testing agency and a special inspector if
required to conduct special tests and inspections required by authorities having jurisdiction as the
responsibility of Owner, and as follows:
B. Special Tests and Inspections: Conducted by a qualified testing agency as required by authorities
having jurisdiction, as indicated in individual Specification Sections, and as follows:
1. Verifying that manufacturer maintains detailed fabrication and quality-control procedures and
reviewing the completeness and adequacy of those procedures to perform the Work.
2. Notifying Architect and Contractor promptly of irregularities and deficiencies observed in the
Work during performance of its services.
3. Submitting a certified written report of each test, inspection, and similar quality-control service to
Architect with copy to Contractor and to authorities having jurisdiction.
4. Submitting a final report of special tests and inspections at Substantial Completion, this includes
a list of unresolved deficiencies.
5. Interpreting tests and inspections and stating in each report whether tested and inspected work
complies with or deviates from the Contract Documents.
6. Retesting and re-inspecting corrected work.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 REPAIR AND PROTECTION
A. General: On completion of testing, inspecting, sample taking, and similar services, repair damaged
construction and restore substrates and finishes.
1. Provide materials and comply with installation requirements specified in other Specification
Sections. Restore patched areas and extend restoration into adjoining areas with durable
seams that are as invisible as possible.
B. Protect construction exposed by or for quality-control service activities.

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

SUBJECT: REFERENCES
SECTION 01420
REFERENCES
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 DEFINITIONS
A. General: Basic Contract definitions are included in the Conditions of the Contract.
B. "Approved": When used to convey Architect's action on Contractor's submittals, applications, and
requests, "approved" is limited to Architect's duties and responsibilities as stated in the Conditions of
the Contract.
C. "Directed": A command or instruction by Architect. Other terms including "requested," "authorized,"

"selected," "approved," "required," and "permitted" have the same meaning as "directed."
D. "Indicated": Requirements expressed by graphic representations or in written form on Drawings, in

Specifications, and in other Contract Documents. Other terms including "shown," "noted,"
"scheduled," and "specified" have the same meaning as "indicated."
E. "Regulations": Laws, ordinances, statutes, and lawful orders issued by authorities having jurisdiction,
and rules, conventions, and agreements within the construction industry that control performance of
the Work.
F. "Furnish": Supply and deliver to Project site, ready for unloading, unpacking, assembly, installation,
and similar operations.
G. "Install": Operations at Project site including unloading, temporarily storing, unpacking, assembling,
erecting, placing, anchoring, applying, working to dimension, finishing, curing, protecting, cleaning,
and similar operations.
H. "Provide": Furnish and install, complete and ready for the intended use.
I. "Project Site": Space available for performing construction activities. The extent of Project site is
shown on Drawings and may or may not be identical with the description of the land on which Project
is to be built.
1.2 INDUSTRY STANDARDS
A. Applicability of Standards: Unless the Contract Documents include more stringent requirements,
applicable construction industry standards have the same force and effect as if bound or copied
directly into the Contract Documents to the extent referenced. Such standards are made a part of the
Contract Documents by reference.
B. Publication Dates: Comply with standards in effect as of date of the Contract Documents, unless
otherwise indicated.
C. Copies of Standards: Each entity engaged in construction on Project should be familiar with industry
standards applicable to its construction activity. Copies of applicable standards are not bound with the
Contract Documents.
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SUBJECT: REFERENCES
1. Where copies of standards are needed to perform a required construction activity, obtain copies
directly from publication source.
D. Abbreviations and Acronyms for Standards and Regulations: Where abbreviations and acronyms are
used in Specifications or other Contract Documents, they shall mean the recognized name of the
standards and regulations in the following list.
CRD Handbook for Concrete and Cement
DOD Department of Defense Military Specifications and Standards
DSCC Defense Supply Center Columbus (See FS)
FED-STD Federal Standard (See FS)
FS Federal Specification
FTMS Federal Test Method Standard (See FS)
ICC-ES ICC Evaluation Service, Inc.
MIL (See MILSPEC)
MIL-STD (See MILSPEC)
MILSPEC Military Specification and Standards
NES National Evaluation Service (See ICC-ES)
UFAS Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards
1.3 ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS
A. Industry Organizations: Where abbreviations and acronyms are used in Specifications or other
Contract Documents, they shall mean the recognized name of the entities indicated in Gale
Research's "Encyclopedia of Associations" or in Columbia Books' "National Trade & Professional
Associations of the U.S."
B. Industry Organizations: Where abbreviations and acronyms are used in Specifications or other
Contract Documents, they shall mean the recognized name of the entities in the following list.
AA Aluminum Association, Inc. (The)
AAADM American Association of Automatic Door Manufacturers
AABC Associated Air Balance Council
AAMA American Architectural Manufacturers Association
AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
ACI ACI International (American Concrete Institute)
ACPA American Concrete Pipe Association
AEIC Association of Edison Illuminating Companies, Inc.
AGA American Gas Association

SUBJECT: REFERENCES
AGC Associated General Contractors of America
AHAM Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers
AI Asphalt Institute
AIA American Institute of Architects (The)
AISC American Institute of Steel Construction
AISI American Iron and Steel Institute
AITC American Institute of Timber Construction
ANSI American National Standards Institute
ARI Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Institute
ARMA Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association
ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers
ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers
ASME ASME International

(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers International)
ASSE American Society of Sanitary Engineering
ASTM ASTM International

(American Society for Testing and Materials International)
AWCI AWCI International

(Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industries International)
AWCMA American Window Covering Manufacturers Association

(Now WCSC)
AWI Architectural Woodwork Institute
AWPA American Wood-Preservers' Association
AWS American Welding Society
AWWA American Water Works Association
CGA Compressed Gas Association
CGSB Canadian General Standards Board
CPA Composite Panel Association
CRI Carpet & Rug Institute (The)
CRSI Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute
CSI Construction Specifications Institute (The)
DHI Door and Hardware Institute

SUBJECT: REFERENCES
EIA Electronic Industries Alliance
EJMA Expansion Joint Manufacturers Association, Inc.
GANA Glass Association of North America
HPVA Hardwood Plywood & Veneer Association
IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (The)
IESNA Illuminating Engineering Society of North America
ISO International Organization for Standardization
KCMA Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association
LPI Lightning Protection Institute
MFMA Metal Framing Manufacturers Association
NADCA National Air Duct Cleaners Association
NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association
NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)
NRMCA National Ready Mixed Concrete Association
PCI Pre-cast / Pre-stressed Concrete Institute
PDI Plumbing & Drainage Institute
RFCI Resilient Floor Covering Institute
SMACNA Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association
UL Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
WASTEC Waste Equipment Technology Association
PART 2 - PRODUCTS (No Applicable)
PART 3 - XECUTION (Not Applicable)

SUBJECT: TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS
SECTION 01500
TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. This Section includes requirements for temporary utilities, support facilities, and security and
protection facilities.
B. See Division 1 Section "Summary of Multiple Contracts" for division of responsibilities for temporary
facilities and controls.
C. See Divisions 2 through 16 Sections for temporary heat, ventilation, and humidity requirements for
products in those Sections.
1.2 DEFINITIONS
A. Permanent Enclosure: As determined by Architect, permanent or temporary roofing is complete,

insulated, and weathertight; exterior walls are insulated and weathertight; and all openings are closed
with permanent construction or substantial temporary closures.
1.3 USE CHARGES
A. General: Cost or use charges for temporary facilities shall be included in the Contract Sum. Allow
other entities to use temporary services and facilities without cost, including, but not limited to
Architect, testing agencies, and authorities having jurisdiction.
B. Water Service: Water from Owner's existing water system is available for use without metering and
without payment of use charges. Provide connections and extensions of services as required for
construction operations.
C. Electric Power Service: Electric power from Owner's existing system is available for use without
metering and without payment of use charges. Provide connections and extensions of services as
required for construction operations.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Site Plan: Show temporary facilities, utility hookups, staging areas, and parking areas for construction
personnel.
A. Electric Service: Comply with NECA, NEMA, and UL standards and regulations for temporary electric
service. Install service to comply with NFPA 70.
B. Tests and Inspections: Arrange for authorities having jurisdiction to test and inspect each temporary
utility before use. Obtain required certifications and permits.
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1.6 PROJECT CONDITIONS
A. Temporary Use of Permanent Facilities: Installer of each permanent service shall assume
responsibility for operation, maintenance, and protection of each permanent service during its use as a
construction facility before Owner's acceptance, regardless of previously assigned responsibilities.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS
A. Gypsum Board: Minimum 12.7 mm thick by 1219 mm wide by maximum available lengths; regular-
type panels with tapered edges. Comply with ASTM C 36/C 36M.
B. Insulation: Un-faced mineral-fiber blanket, manufactured from glass, slag wool, or rock wool; with
maximum flame-spread and smoke-developed indexes of 25 and 50, respectively.
2.2 TEMPORARY FACILITIES
A. Field Offices, General: Prefabricated or mobile units with serviceable finishes, temperature controls,
and foundations adequate for normal loading.
B. Storage and Fabrication Sheds: Provide sheds sized, furnished, and equipped to accommodate
materials and equipment for construction operations.
2.3 EQUIPMENT
A. Fire Extinguishers: Portable, UL rated; with class and extinguishing agent as required by locations
and classes of fire exposures.
B. HVAC Equipment: Unless Owner authorizes use of permanent HVAC system, provide vented, self-
contained, liquid-propane-gas or fuel-oil heaters with individual space thermostatic control.
1. Use of gasoline-burning space heaters, open-flame heaters, or salamander-type heating units is

prohibited.
2. Heating Units: Listed and labeled for type of fuel being consumed, by a testing agency
acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and marked for intended use.
3. Permanent HVAC System: If Owner authorizes use of permanent HVAC system for temporary
use during construction, provide filter with MERV of 8 at each return air grille in system and
remove at end of construction.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION, GENERAL
A. Locate facilities where they will serve Project adequately and result in minimum interference with
performance of the Work. Relocate and modify facilities as required by progress of the Work.
B. Provide each facility ready for use when needed to avoid delay. Do not remove until facilities are no
longer needed or are replaced by authorized use of completed permanent facilities.
3.2 TEMPORARY UTILITY INSTALLATION
A. General: Install temporary service or connect to existing service.
1. Arrange with utility company, Owner, and existing users for time when service can be
interrupted, if necessary, to make connections for temporary services.
B. Sewers and Drainage: Provide temporary utilities to remove effluent lawfully.
1. Connect temporary sewers to municipal system (unless existing) or to private system as

directed by authorities having jurisdiction.
C. Water Service: Install water service and distribution piping in sizes and pressures adequate for
construction.
D. Water Service: Use of Owner's existing water service facilities will be permitted, as long as facilities
are cleaned and maintained in a condition acceptable to Owner. At Substantial Completion, restore
these facilities to condition existing before initial use.
1. Where installations below an outlet might be damaged by spillage or leakage, provide a drip
pan of suitable size to minimize water damage. Drain accumulated water promptly from pans.
E. Sanitary Facilities: Provide temporary toilets, wash facilities, and drinking water for use of construction
personnel. Comply with authorities having jurisdiction for type, number, location, operation, and
maintenance of fixtures and facilities.
1. Toilets: Use of Owner's existing toilet facilities will be permitted, as long as facilities are cleaned
and maintained in a condition acceptable to Owner. At Substantial Completion, restore these
facilities to condition existing before initial use.
F. Ventilation and Humidity Control: Provide temporary ventilation required by construction activities for
curing or drying of completed installations or for protecting installed construction from adverse effects
of high humidity. Select equipment that will not have a harmful effect on completed installations or
elements being installed. Coordinate ventilation requirements to produce ambient condition required
and minimize energy consumption.
G. Electric Power Service: Provide electric power service and distribution system of sufficient size,
capacity, and power characteristics required for construction operations.
1. Install electric power service overhead and or underground (where required), unless otherwise
indicated.
2. Provide independent electric power source for use during the construction period.
H. Lighting: Provide temporary lighting with local switching that provides adequate illumination for
construction operations, observations, inspections, and traffic conditions.
1. Install and operate temporary lighting that fulfills security and protection requirements without
operating entire system.
I. Telephone Service: Provide temporary telephone service in common-use facilities for use by all
construction personnel. Install telephone line and fax line for each field office.
1. Provide additional telephone lines for the following:
a. Provide a dedicated telephone line for each facsimile machine and computer in each field
office.
2. At each telephone, post a list of important telephone numbers including police and fire
departments, Contractor's home office, Architect's office, Principal subcontractors' field and
home offices.
3. Provide superintendent with mobile telephone or portable two-way radio for use when away
from field office.
J. Electronic Communication Service: Provide temporary electronic communication service, including

electronic mail in field office.
3.3 SUPPORT FACILITIES INSTALLATION
A. General: Comply with the following:
1. Provide incombustible construction for offices, shops, and sheds located within construction
area or within 9m (30 ft) of building lines. Comply with NFPA 241.
2. Maintain support facilities until near Substantial Completion. Remove before Substantial
Completion. Personnel remaining after Substantial Completion will be permitted to use
permanent facilities, under conditions acceptable to Owner.
B. Parking: Provide temporary parking areas for construction personnel.
C. Dewatering Facilities and Drains: Comply with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.
Maintain Project site, excavations, and construction free of water.
1. Dispose of rainwater in a lawful manner that will not result in flooding Project or adjoining
properties nor endanger permanent Work or temporary facilities.
2. Remove snow and ice as required to minimize accumulations.
D. Project Identification and Temporary Signs: Provide Project identification and other signs as indicated
on Drawings. Install signs where indicated to inform public and individuals seeking entrance to
Project. Unauthorized signs are not permitted.
1. Provide temporary, directional signs for construction personnel and visitors.

2. Maintain and touchup signs so they are legible at all times.
E. Waste Disposal Facilities: Provide waste-collection containers in sizes adequate to handle waste from
construction operations. Comply with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction. Comply with
Division 1 Section "Execution Requirements" for progress cleaning requirements.
F. Lifts and Hoists: Provide facilities necessary for hoisting materials and personnel.
1. Truck cranes and similar devices used for hoisting materials are considered "tools and
equipment" and not temporary facilities.
G. Temporary Elevator Use: Refer to Division 14 Sections for temporary use of new elevators.
H. Temporary Stairs: Until permanent stairs are available, provide temporary stairs where ladders are
not adequate.
I. Temporary Use of Permanent Stairs: Cover finished permanent stairs with protective covering of
plywood or similar material so finishes will be undamaged at time of acceptance.
3.4 SECURITY AND PROTECTION FACILITIES INSTALLATION
A. Environmental Protection: Provide protection, operate temporary facilities, and conduct construction in
ways and by methods that comply with environmental regulations and that minimize possible air,
waterway, and subsoil contamination or pollution or other undesirable effects.
B. Temporary Erosion and Sedimentation Control: Provide measures to prevent soil erosion and
discharge of soil-bearing water runoff and airborne dust to adjacent properties and walkways,
according to requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.
C. Storm water Control: Comply with authorities having jurisdiction. Provide barriers in and around
excavations and sub-grade construction to prevent flooding by runoff of storm water from heavy rains.
D. Pest Control: Engage pest-control service to recommend practices to minimize attraction and
harboring of rodents, roaches, and other pests and to perform extermination and control procedures at
regular intervals so Project will be free of pests and their residues at Substantial Completion. Obtain
extended warranty for Owner. Perform control operations lawfully, using environmentally safe
materials.
E. Site Enclosure Fence: Before construction operations begin furnish and install site enclosure fence in
a manner that will prevent people and animals from easily entering site except by entrance gates.
1. Extent of Fence: As required to enclose entire Project site or portion determined sufficient to
accommodate construction operations.
2. Maintain security by limiting number of keys and restricting distribution to authorized personnel.
F. Security Enclosure and Lockup: Install substantial temporary enclosure around partially completed
areas of construction. Provide lockable entrances to prevent unauthorized entrance, vandalism, theft,
and similar violations of security.
G. Barricades, Warning Signs, and Lights: Comply with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction for
erecting structurally adequate barricades, including warning signs and lighting.
H. Temporary Enclosures: Provide temporary enclosures for protection of construction, in progress and
completed, from exposure, foul weather, other construction operations, and similar activities. Provide
temporary weathertight enclosure for building exterior.
1. Where heating or cooling is needed and permanent enclosure is not complete, insulate
temporary enclosures.
I. Temporary Fire Protection: Install and maintain temporary fire-protection facilities of types needed to
protect against reasonably predictable and controllable fire losses. Comply with NFPA 241.
1. Prohibit smoking in construction areas.

2. Supervise welding operations, combustion-type temporary heating units, and similar sources of
fire ignition according to requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.
3. Develop and supervise an overall fire-prevention and -protection program for personnel at
Project site. Review needs with local fire department and establish procedures to be followed.
Instruct personnel in methods and procedures. Post warnings and information.
4. Provide temporary standpipes and hoses for fire protection. Hang hoses with a warning sign
stating that hoses are for fire-protection purposes only and are not to be removed. Match hose
size with outlet size and equip with suitable nozzles.
3.5 OPERATION, TERMINATION, AND REMOVAL
A. Supervision: Enforce strict discipline in use of temporary facilities. To minimize waste and abuse, limit
availability of temporary facilities to essential and intended uses.
B. Maintenance: Maintain facilities in good operating condition until removal.
1. Maintain operation of temporary enclosures, heating, cooling, humidity control, ventilation, and
similar facilities on a 24-hour basis where required to achieve indicated results and to avoid
possibility of damage.
C. Temporary Facility Changeover: Do not change over from using temporary security and protection
facilities to permanent facilities until Substantial Completion.
D. Termination and Removal: Remove each temporary facility when need for its service has ended,
when it has been replaced by authorized use of a permanent facility, or no later than Substantial
Completion. Complete or, if necessary, restore permanent construction that may have been delayed
because of interference with temporary facility. Repair damaged Work, clean exposed surfaces, and
replace construction that cannot be satisfactorily repaired.
1. Materials and facilities that constitute temporary facilities are property of Contractor. Owner
reserves right to take possession of Project identification signs.
2. At Substantial Completion, clean and renovate permanent facilities used during construction
period. Comply with final cleaning requirements specified in Division 1 Section "Closeout
Procedures."
SUBJECT: PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 01600
PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for selection of products for use in
Project; product delivery, storage, and handling; manufacturers' standard warranties on products;
special warranties; product substitutions; and comparable products.
B. See Division 1 Section "Closeout Procedures" for submitting warranties for Contract closeout.
C. See Divisions 2 through 16 Sections for specific requirements for warranties on products and
installations specified to be warranted.
1.2 DEFINITIONS
A. Products: Items purchased for incorporating into the Work, whether purchased for Project or taken
from previously purchased stock. The term "product" includes the terms "material," "equipment,"
"system," and terms of similar intent.
1. Named Products: Items identified by manufacturer's product name, including make or model
number or other designation shown or listed in manufacturer's published product literature,
which is current as of date of the Contract Documents.
2. New Products: Items that have not previously been incorporated into another project or facility.
Products salvaged or recycled from other projects are not considered new products.
3. Comparable Product: Product that is demonstrated and approved through submittal process, or
where indicated as a product substitution, to have the indicated qualities related to type,
function, dimension, in-service performance, physical properties, appearance, and other
characteristics that equal or exceed those of specified product.
B. Substitutions: Changes in products, materials, equipment, and methods of construction from those
required by the Contract Documents and proposed by Contractor.
C. Basis-of-Design Product Specification: Where a specific manufacturer's product is named and

accompanied by the words "basis of design," including make or model number or other designation, to
establish the significant qualities related to type, function, dimension, in-service performance, physical
properties, appearance, and other characteristics for purposes of evaluating comparable products of
other named manufacturers.
1.3 SUBMITTALS
A. Substitution Requests: Submit three copies of each request for consideration. Identify product or
fabrication or installation method to be replaced. Include Specification Section number and title and
Drawing numbers and titles.
1. Substitution Request Form: Use form provided by Owner.

2. Documentation: Show compliance with requirements for substitutions and the following, as
applicable:
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a. Statement indicating why specified material or product cannot be provided.

b. Coordination information, including a list of changes or modifications needed to other
parts of the Work and to construction performed by Owner and separate contractors that
will be necessary to accommodate proposed substitution.
c. Detailed comparison of significant qualities of proposed substitution with those of the
Work specified. Significant qualities may include attributes such as performance, weight,
size, durability, visual effect, and specific features and requirements indicated.
d. Product Data, including drawings and descriptions of products and fabrication and
installation procedures.
e. Samples, where applicable or requested.
f. List of similar installations for completed projects with project names and addresses and
names and addresses of architects and owners.
g. Material test reports from a qualified testing agency indicating and interpreting test results
for compliance with requirements indicated.
h. Research/evaluation reports evidencing compliance with building code in effect for
Project, from a model code organization acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.
i. Detailed comparison of Contractor's Construction Schedule using proposed substitution
with products specified for the Work, including effect on the overall Contract Time. If
specified product or method of construction cannot be provided within the Contract Time,
include letter from manufacturer, on manufacturer's letterhead, stating lack of availability
or delays in delivery.
j. Cost information, including a proposal of change, if any, in the Contract Sum.
k. Contractor's certification that proposed substitution complies with requirements in the
Contract Documents and is appropriate for applications indicated.
l. Contractor's waiver of rights to additional payment or time that may subsequently become
necessary because of failure of proposed substitution to produce indicated results.
3. Architect's Action: If necessary, Architect will request additional information or documentation

for evaluation within seven days of receipt of a request for substitution. Architect will notify
Contractor of acceptance or rejection of proposed substitution within 15 days of receipt of
request, or 7 days of receipt of additional information or documentation, whichever is later.
a. Form of Acceptance: Change Order.

b. Use product specified if Architect cannot make a decision on use of a proposed
substitution within time allocated.
B. Comparable Product Requests: Submit three copies of each request for consideration. Identify
product or fabrication or installation method to be replaced. Include Specification Section number and
title and Drawing numbers and titles.
1. Architect's Action: If necessary, Architect will request additional information or documentation

for evaluation within one week of receipt of a comparable product request. Architect will notify
Contractor of approval or rejection of proposed comparable product request within 15 days of
receipt of request, or 7 days of receipt of additional information or documentation, whichever is
later.
a. Form of Approval: As specified in Division 1 Section "Submittal Procedures."

b. Use product specified if Architect cannot make a decision on use of a comparable
product request within time allocated.
C. Basis-of-Design Product Specification Submittal: Comply with requirements in Division 1 Section

"Submittal Procedures." Show compliance with requirements.
A. Compatibility of Options: If Contractor is given option of selecting between two or more products for
use on Project, product selected shall be compatible with products previously selected, even if
previously selected products were also options.

1.5 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Deliver, store, and handle products using means and methods that will prevent damage, deterioration,
and loss, including theft. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions.
B. Delivery and Handling:
1. Schedule delivery to minimize long-term storage at Project site and to prevent overcrowding of
construction spaces.
2. Coordinate delivery with installation time to ensure minimum holding time for items that are
flammable, hazardous, easily damaged, or sensitive to deterioration, theft, and other losses.
3. Deliver products to Project site in an undamaged condition in manufacturer's original sealed
container or other packaging system, complete with labels and instructions for handling, storing,
unpacking, protecting, and installing.
4. Inspect products on delivery to ensure compliance with the Contract Documents and to ensure
that products are undamaged and properly protected.
C. Storage:
1. Store products to allow for inspection and measurement of quantity or counting of units.
2. Store materials in a manner that will not endanger Project structure.
3. Store products that are subject to damage by the elements, under cover in a weathertight
enclosure above ground, with ventilation adequate to prevent condensation.
4. Store cementitious products and materials on elevated platforms.
5. Store foam plastic from exposure to sunlight, except to extent necessary for period of
installation and concealment.
6. Comply with product manufacturer's written instructions for temperature, humidity, ventilation,
and weather-protection requirements for storage.
7. Protect stored products from damage and liquids from freezing.
1.6 PRODUCT WARRANTIES
A. Warranties specified in other Sections shall be in addition to, and run concurrent with, other warranties
required by the Contract Documents. Manufacturer's disclaimers and limitations on product warranties
do not relieve Contractor of obligations under requirements of the Contract Documents.
1. Manufacturer's Warranty: Preprinted written warranty published by individual manufacturer for a

particular product and specifically endorsed by manufacturer to Owner.
2. Special Warranty: Written warranty required by or incorporated into the Contract Documents,
either to extend time limit provided by manufacturer's warranty or to provide more rights for
Owner.
B. Special Warranties: Prepare a written document that contains appropriate terms and identification,
ready for execution. Submit a draft for approval before final execution.
1. Manufacturer's Standard Form: Modified to include Project-specific information and properly

executed.
2. Specified Form: When specified forms are included with the Specifications, prepare a written
document using appropriate form properly executed.
3. Refer to Divisions 2 through 16 Sections for specific content requirements and particular
requirements for submitting special warranties.
C. Submittal Time: Comply with requirements in Division 1 Section "Closeout Procedures."

PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 PRODUCT SELECTION PROCEDURES
A. General Product Requirements: Provide products that comply with the Contract Documents, that are
undamaged and, unless otherwise indicated, that are new at time of installation.
1. Provide products complete with accessories, trim, finish, fasteners, and other items needed for
a complete installation and indicated use and effect.
2. Standard Products: If available, and unless custom products or nonstandard options are
specified, provide standard products of types that have been produced and used successfully in
similar situations on other projects.
3. Owner reserves the right to limit selection to products with warranties not in conflict with
requirements of the Contract Documents.
4. Where products are accompanied by the term "as selected," Architect will make selection.
5. Where products are accompanied by the term "match sample," sample to be matched is
Architect's.
6. Descriptive, performance, and reference standard requirements in the Specifications establish
"salient characteristics" of products.
B. Product Selection Procedures:
1. Product: Where Specifications name a single product and manufacturer, provide the named
product that complies with requirements.
2. Manufacturer/Source: Where Specifications name a single manufacturer or source, provide a
product by the named manufacturer or source that complies with requirements.
3. Products: Where Specifications include a list of names of both products and manufacturers,
provide one of the products listed that complies with requirements.
4. Manufacturers: Where Specifications include a list of manufacturers' names, provide a product
by one of the manufacturers listed that complies with requirements.
5. Available Products: Where Specifications include a list of names of both products and
manufacturers, provide one of the products listed, or an unnamed product, that complies with
requirements. Comply with provisions in Part 2 "Comparable Products" Article for consideration
of an unnamed product.
6. Available Manufacturers: Where Specifications include a list of manufacturers, provide a
product by one of the manufacturers listed, or an unnamed manufacturer, that complies with
requirements. Comply with provisions in Part 2 "Comparable Products" Article for consideration
of an unnamed product.
7. Product Options: Where Specifications indicate that sizes, profiles, and dimensional
requirements on Drawings are based on a specific product or system, provide the specified
product or system. Comply with provisions in Part 2 "Product Substitutions" Article for
consideration of an unnamed product or system.
8. Basis-of-Design Product: Where Specifications name a product and include a list of
manufacturers, provide the specified product or a comparable product by one of the other
named manufacturers. Drawings and Specifications indicate sizes, profiles, dimensions, and
other characteristics that are based on the product named. Comply with provisions in Part 2
"Comparable Products" Article for consideration of an unnamed product by the other named
manufacturers.
9. Visual Matching Specification: Where Specifications require matching an established Sample,
select a product that complies with requirements and matches Architect's sample. Architect's
decision will be final on whether a proposed product matches.
a. If no product available within specified category matches and complies with other
specified requirements, comply with provisions in Part 2 "Product Substitutions" Article for
proposal of product.
10. Visual Selection Specification: Where Specifications include the phrase "as selected from
manufacturer's colors, patterns, and textures" or a similar phrase, select a product that complies
with other specified requirements.

a. Standard Range: Where Specifications include the phrase "standard range of colors,
patterns, textures" or similar phrase, Architect will select color, pattern, density, or texture
from manufacturer's product line that does not include premium items.
b. Full Range: Where Specifications include the phrase "full range of colors, patterns,
textures" or similar phrase, Architect will select color, pattern, density, or texture from
manufacturer's product line that includes both standard and premium items.
2.2 PRODUCT SUBSTITUTIONS
A. Timing: Architect will consider requests for substitution if received within 60 days after
commencement of the Work. Requests received after that time may be considered or rejected at
discretion of Architect.
B. Conditions: Architect will consider Contractor's request for substitution when the following conditions
are satisfied. If the following conditions are not satisfied, Architect will return requests without action,
except to record noncompliance with these requirements:
1. Requested substitution offers Owner a substantial advantage in cost, time, energy conservation,
or other considerations, after deducting additional responsibilities Owner must assume.
Owner's additional responsibilities may include compensation to Architect for redesign and
evaluation services, increased cost of other construction by Owner, and similar considerations.
2. Requested substitution does not require extensive revisions to the Contract Documents.
3. Requested substitution is consistent with the Contract Documents and will produce indicated
results.
4. Substitution request is fully documented and properly submitted.
5. Requested substitution will not adversely affect Contractor's Construction Schedule.
6. Requested substitution has received necessary approvals of authorities having jurisdiction.
7. Requested substitution is compatible with other portions of the Work.
8. Requested substitution has been coordinated with other portions of the Work.
9. Requested substitution provides specified warranty.
2.3 COMPARABLE PRODUCTS
A. Conditions: Architect will consider Contractor's request for comparable product when the following
conditions are satisfied. If the following conditions are not satisfied, Architect will return requests
without action, except to record noncompliance with these requirements:
1. Evidence that the proposed product does not require extensive revisions to the Contract
Documents that it is consistent with the Contract Documents and will produce the indicated
results, and that it is compatible with other portions of the Work.
2. Detailed comparison of significant qualities of proposed product with those named in the
Specifications. Significant qualities include attributes such as performance, weight, size,
durability, visual effect, and specific features and requirements indicated.
3. Evidence that proposed product provides specified warranty.
4. List of similar installations for completed projects with project names and addresses and names
and addresses of architects and owners, if requested.
5. Samples, if requested.

SUBJECT: EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 01700
EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. This Section includes general procedural requirements governing execution of the Work including,
but not limited to, the following:
1. Construction layout.
2. Field engineering and surveying.
3. General installation of products.
4. Progress cleaning.
5. Starting and adjusting.
6. Protection of installed construction.
7. Correction of the Work.
B. See Division 1 Section "Closeout Procedures" for submitting final property survey with Project Record
Documents, recording of Owner-accepted deviations from indicated lines and levels, and final
cleaning.
1.2 SUBMITTALS
A. Certificates: Submit certificate signed by land surveyor certifying that location and elevation of
improvements comply with requirements.
B. Landfill Receipts: Submit copy of receipts issued by a landfill facility, licensed to accept hazardous
materials, for hazardous waste disposal.
C. Certified Surveys: Submit two copies signed by land surveyor.
D. Final Property Survey: Submit 10 copies showing the Work performed and record survey data.
A. Land Surveyor Qualifications: A professional land surveyor who is legally qualified to practice in
jurisdiction where Project is located and who is experienced in providing land-surveying services of
the kind indicated.
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PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Existing Conditions: The existence and location of site improvements, utilities, and other construction
indicated as existing are not guaranteed. Before beginning work, investigate and verify the existence
and location of mechanical and electrical systems and other construction affecting the Work.
1. Before construction, verify the location and points of connection of utility services.
B. Existing Utilities: The existence and location of underground and other utilities and construction
indicated as existing are not guaranteed. Before beginning site work, investigate and verify the
existence and location of underground utilities and other construction affecting the Work.
1. Before construction, verify the location and invert elevation at points of connection of sanitary
sewer, storm sewer, and water-service piping; and underground electrical services.
2. Furnish location data for work related to Project that must be performed by public utilities
serving Project site.
C. Acceptance of Conditions: Examine substrates, areas, and conditions, with Installer or Applicator
present where indicated, for compliance with requirements for installation tolerances and other
conditions affecting performance. Record observations.
1. Verify compatibility with and suitability of substrates, including compatibility with existing
finishes or primers.
2. Examine roughing-in for mechanical and electrical systems to verify actual locations of
connections before equipment and fixture installation.
3. Examine walls, floors, and roofs for suitable conditions where products and systems are to be
installed.
4. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected. Proceeding
with the Work indicates acceptance of surfaces and conditions.
3.2 PREPARATION
A. Existing Utility Information: Furnish information to owner and local utility that is necessary to adjust,
move, or relocate existing utility structures, utility poles, lines, services, or other utility appurtenances
located in or affected by construction. Coordinate with authorities having jurisdiction.
B. Field Measurements: Take field measurements as required to fit the Work properly. Recheck
measurements before installing each product. Where portions of the Work are indicated to fit to other
construction, verify dimensions of other construction by field measurements before fabrication.
Coordinate fabrication schedule with construction progress to avoid delaying the Work.
C. Space Requirements: Verify space requirements and dimensions of items shown diagrammatically
on Drawings.
D. Review of Contract Documents and Field Conditions: Immediately on discovery of the need for
clarification of the Contract Documents, submit a request for information to Architect. Include a
detailed description of problem encountered, together with recommendations for changing the
Contract Documents. Submit requests on form "Request for Interpretation”, provided for by the
Owner.

3.3 CONSTRUCTION LAYOUT
A. Verification: Before proceeding to lay out the Work, verify layout information shown on Drawings, in
relation to the property survey and existing benchmarks. If discrepancies are discovered, notify
Architect promptly.
B. General: Engage a land surveyor to lay out the Work using accepted surveying practices.
1. Establish benchmarks and control points to set lines and levels at each story of construction
and elsewhere as needed to locate each element of Project.
2. Establish dimensions within tolerances indicated. Do not scale Drawings to obtain required
dimensions.
3. Inform installers of lines and levels to which they must comply.
4. Check the location, level and plumb, of every major element as the Work progresses.
5. Notify Architect when deviations from required lines and levels exceed allowable tolerances.
6. Close site surveys with an error of closure equal to or less than the standard established by
authorities having jurisdiction.
C. Site Improvements: Locate and lay out site improvements, including pavements, grading, fill and
topsoil placement, utility slopes, and invert elevations.
D. Building Lines and Levels: Locate and lay out control lines and levels for structures, building
foundations, column grids, and floor levels, including those required for mechanical and electrical
work. Transfer survey markings and elevations for use with control lines and levels. Level
foundations and piers from two or more locations.
E. Record Log: Maintain a log of layout control work. Record deviations from required lines and levels.
Include beginning and ending dates and times of surveys, weather conditions, name and duty of each
survey party member, and types of instruments and tapes used. Make the log available for reference
by Architect.
3.4 FIELD ENGINEERING
A. Reference Points: Locate existing permanent benchmarks, control points, and similar reference
points before beginning the Work. Preserve and protect permanent benchmarks and control points
during construction operations.
B. Benchmarks: Establish and maintain a minimum of four permanent benchmarks on Project site,
referenced to data established by survey control points. Comply with authorities having jurisdiction
for type and size of benchmark.
1. Record benchmark locations, with horizontal and vertical data, on Project Record Documents.
C. Certified Survey: On completion of foundation walls, major site improvements, and other work
requiring field-engineering services, prepare a certified survey showing dimensions, locations, angles,
and elevations of construction and site work.
D. Final Property Survey: Prepare a final property survey showing significant features (real property) for
Project. Include on the survey a certification, signed by land surveyor, that principal metes, bounds,
lines, and levels of Project are accurately positioned as shown on the survey.
1. Recording: At Substantial Completion, have the final property survey recorded by or with
authorities having jurisdiction as the official "property survey."

3.5 INSTALLATION
A. General: Locate the Work and components of the Work accurately, in correct alignment and
elevation, as indicated.
1. Make vertical work plumb and make horizontal work level.

2. Where space is limited, install components to maximize space available for maintenance and
ease of removal for replacement.
3. Conceal pipes, ducts, and wiring in finished areas, unless otherwise indicated.
B. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions and recommendations for installing products in
applications indicated.
C. Install products at the time and under conditions that will ensure the best possible results. Maintain
conditions required for product performance until Substantial Completion.
D. Conduct construction operations so no part of the Work is subjected to damaging operations or

loading in excess of that expected during normal conditions of occupancy.
E. Tools and Equipment: Do not use tools or equipment that produces harmful noise levels.
F. Templates: Obtain and distribute to the parties involved templates for work specified to be factory
prepared and field installed. Check Shop Drawings of other work to confirm that adequate provisions
are made for locating and installing products to comply with indicated requirements.
G. Anchors and Fasteners: Provide anchors and fasteners as required to anchor each component
securely in place, accurately located and aligned with other portions of the Work.
1. Mounting Heights: Where mounting heights are not indicated, mount components at heights
directed by Architect.
2. Allow for building movement, including thermal expansion and contraction.
3. Coordinate installation of anchorages. Furnish setting drawings, templates, and directions for
installing anchorages, including sleeves, concrete inserts, anchor bolts, and items with integral
anchors, that are to be embedded in concrete or masonry. Deliver such items to Project site in
time for installation.
H. Joints: Make joints of uniform width. Where joint locations in exposed work are not indicated,
arrange joints for the best visual effect. Fit exposed connections together to form hairline joints.
I. Hazardous Materials: Use products, cleaners, and installation materials that are not considered
hazardous.
3.6 PROGRESS CLEANING
A. General: Clean Project site and work areas daily, including common areas. Coordinate progress
cleaning for joint-use areas where more than one installer has worked. Enforce requirements strictly.
Dispose of materials lawfully.
1. Comply with requirements in NFPA 241 for removal of combustible waste materials and debris.
2. Do not hold materials more than 7 days during normal weather or 3 days if the temperature is
expected to rise above 32 deg C.
3. Containerize hazardous and unsanitary waste materials separately from other waste. Mark
containers appropriately and dispose of legally, according to regulations.
B. Site: Maintain Project site free of waste materials and debris.
C. Work Areas: Clean areas where work is in progress to the level of cleanliness necessary for proper
execution of the Work.

1. Remove liquid spills promptly.

2. Where dust would impair proper execution of the Work, broom-clean or vacuum the entire work
area, as appropriate.
D. Installed Work: Keep installed work clean. Clean installed surfaces according to written instructions
of manufacturer or fabricator of product installed, using only cleaning materials specifically
recommended. If specific cleaning materials are not recommended, use cleaning materials that are
not hazardous to health or property and that will not damage exposed surfaces.
E. Concealed Spaces: Remove debris from concealed spaces before enclosing the space.
F. Exposed Surfaces in Finished Areas: Clean exposed surfaces and protect as necessary to ensure
freedom from damage and deterioration at time of Substantial Completion.
G. Waste Disposal: Burying or burning waste materials on-site will not be permitted. Washing waste
materials down sewers or into waterways will not be permitted.
H. During handling and installation, clean and protect construction in progress and adjoining materials
already in place. Apply protective covering where required to ensure protection from damage or
deterioration at Substantial Completion.
I. Clean and provide maintenance on completed construction as frequently as necessary through the
remainder of the construction period. Adjust and lubricate operable components to ensure operability
without damaging effects.
J. Limiting Exposures: Supervise construction operations to assure that no part of the construction
completed or in progress, is subject to harmful, dangerous, damaging, or otherwise deleterious
exposure during the construction period.
3.7 STARTING AND ADJUSTING
A. Start equipment and operating components to confirm proper operation. Remove malfunctioning
units, replace with new units, and retest.
B. Adjust operating components for proper operation without binding. Adjust equipment for proper
operation.
C. Test each piece of equipment to verify proper operation. Test and adjust controls and safeties.
Replace damaged and malfunctioning controls and equipment.
D. Manufacturer's Field Service: If a factory-authorized service representative is required to inspect

field-assembled components and equipment installation, comply with qualification requirements in
Division 1 Section "Quality Requirements."
3.8 PROTECTION OF INSTALLED CONSTRUCTION
A. Provide final protection and maintain conditions that ensure installed Work is without damage or
deterioration at time of Substantial Completion.
B. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions for temperature and relative humidity.
3.9 CORRECTION OF THE WORK
A. Repair or remove and replace defective construction. Restore damaged substrates and finishes.
Comply with requirements in Division 1 Section "Cutting and Patching."

1. Repairing includes replacing defective parts, refinishing damaged surfaces, touching up with
matching materials, and properly adjusting operating equipment.
B. Restore permanent facilities used during construction to their specified condition.
C. Remove and replace damaged surfaces that are exposed to view if surfaces cannot be repaired
without visible evidence of repair.
D. Repair components that do not operate properly. Remove and replace operating components that
cannot be repaired.
E. Remove and replace chipped, scratched, and broken glass or reflective surfaces.

SUBJECT: CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES
SECTION 01770
CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for contract closeout, including, but
not limited to, the following:
1. Inspection procedures.
2. Warranties.
3. Final cleaning.
B. See Division 1 Section "Payment Procedures" for requirements for Applications for Payment for
Substantial and Final Completion.
C. See Division 1 Section "Project Record Documents" for submitting Record Drawings, Record
Specifications, and Record Product Data.
D. See Division 1 Section "Operation and Maintenance Data" for operation and maintenance manual
requirements.
E. See Division 1 Section "Demonstration and Training" for requirements for instructing Owner's
personnel.
F. See Divisions 2 through 16 Sections for specific closeout and special cleaning requirements for the
Work in those Sections.
1.2 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION
A. Preliminary Procedures: Before requesting inspection for determining date of Substantial Completion,
complete the following. List items below that are incomplete in request.
1. Prepare a list of items to be completed and corrected (punch list), the value of items on the list,
and reasons why the Work is not complete.
2. Advise Owner of pending insurance changeover requirements.
3. Submit specific warranties, workmanship bonds, maintenance service agreements, final
certifications, and similar documents.
4. Obtain and submit releases permitting Owner unrestricted use of the Work and access to
services and utilities. Include occupancy permits, operating certificates, and similar releases.
5. Prepare and submit Project Record Documents, operation and maintenance manuals, Final
Completion construction photographs, damage or settlement surveys, property surveys, and
similar final record information.
6. Deliver tools, spare parts, extra materials, and similar items to location designated by Owner.
Label with manufacturer's name and model number where applicable.
7. Make final changeover of permanent locks and deliver keys to Owner. Advise Owner's
personnel of changeover in security provisions.
8. Complete startup testing of systems.
9. Submit test/adjust/balance records.
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10. Terminate and remove temporary facilities from Project site, along with mockups, construction
tools, and similar elements.
11. Advise Owner of changeover in heat and other utilities.
12. Submit changeover information related to Owner's occupancy, use, operation, and
maintenance.
13. Complete final cleaning requirements, including touchup painting.
14. Touch up and otherwise repair and restore marred exposed finishes to eliminate visual defects.
B. Inspection: Submit a written request for inspection for Substantial Completion. On receipt of request,
Architect will either proceed with inspection or notify Contractor of unfulfilled requirements. Architect
will prepare the Certificate of Substantial Completion after inspection or will notify Contractor of items,
either on Contractor's list or additional items identified by Architect, that must be completed or
corrected before certificate will be issued.
1. Re-inspection: Request re-inspection when the Work identified in previous inspections as

incomplete is completed or corrected.
2. Results of completed inspection will form the basis of requirements for Final Completion.
1.3 FINAL COMPLETION
A. Preliminary Procedures: Before requesting final inspection for determining date of Final Completion,
complete the following:
1. Submit a final Application for Payment according to Division 1 Section "Payment Procedures."
2. Submit certified copy of Architect's Substantial Completion inspection list of items to be
completed or corrected (punch list), endorsed and dated by Architect. The certified copy of the
list shall state that each item has been completed or otherwise resolved for acceptance.
3. Submit evidence of final, continuing insurance coverage complying with insurance
requirements.
4. Submit pest-control final inspection report and warranty.
5. Instruct Owner's personnel in operation, adjustment, and maintenance of products, equipment,
and systems. Submit demonstration and training videotapes.
B. Inspection: Submit a written request for final inspection for acceptance. On receipt of request,
Architect will either proceed with inspection or notify Contractor of unfulfilled requirements. Architect
will prepare a final Certificate for Payment after inspection or will notify Contractor of construction that
must be completed or corrected before certificate will be issued.
1. Re-inspection: Request re-inspection when the Work identified in previous inspections as

incomplete is completed or corrected.
1.4 LIST OF INCOMPLETE ITEMS (PUNCH LIST)
A. Preparation: Submit three copies of list. Include name and identification of each space and area
affected by construction operations for incomplete items and items needing correction including, if
necessary, areas disturbed by Contractor that are outside the limits of construction. Use form provided
for by the Owner.
1. Organize list of spaces in sequential order, starting with exterior areas first and proceeding from
lowest floor to highest floor.
2. Organize items applying to each space by major element, including categories for ceiling,
individual walls, floors, equipment, and building systems.
1.5 WARRANTIES
A. Submittal Time: Submit written warranties on request of Architect for designated portions of the Work
where commencement of warranties other than date of Substantial Completion is indicated.

B. Organize warranty documents into an orderly sequence based on the table of contents of the Project
Manual.
1. Bind warranties and bonds in heavy-duty, 3-ring, vinyl-covered, loose-leaf binders, thickness as
necessary to accommodate contents, and sized to receive A4 size paper.
2. Provide heavy paper dividers with plastic-covered tabs for each separate warranty. Mark tab to
identify the product or installation. Provide a typed description of the product or installation,
including the name of the product and the name, address, and telephone number of Installer.
3. Identify each binder on the front and spine with the typed or printed title "WARRANTIES,"
Project name, and name of Contractor.
C. Provide additional copies of each warranty to include in operation and maintenance manuals.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS
A. Cleaning Agents: Use cleaning materials and agents recommended by manufacturer or fabricator of
the surface to be cleaned. Do not use cleaning agents that are potentially hazardous to health or
property or that might damage finished surfaces.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 FINAL CLEANING
A. General: Provide final cleaning. Conduct cleaning and waste-removal operations to comply with local
laws and ordinances and Federal and local environmental and antipollution regulations.
B. Cleaning: Employ experienced workers or professional cleaners for final cleaning. Clean each
surface or unit to condition expected in an average commercial building cleaning and maintenance
program. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions.
1. Complete the following cleaning operations before requesting inspection for certification of
Substantial Completion for entire Project or for a portion of Project:
a. Clean Project site, yard, and grounds, in areas disturbed by construction activities,
including landscape development areas, of rubbish, waste material, litter, and other
foreign substances.
b. Sweep paved areas broom clean. Remove petrochemical spills, stains, and other foreign
deposits.
c. Rake grounds that are neither planted nor paved to a smooth, even-textured surface.
d. Remove tools, construction equipment, machinery, and surplus material from Project site.
e. Remove snow and ice to provide safe access to building.
f. Clean exposed exterior and interior hard-surfaced finishes to a dirt-free condition, free of
stains, films, and similar foreign substances. Avoid disturbing natural weathering of
exterior surfaces. Restore reflective surfaces to their original condition.
g. Remove debris and surface dust from limited access spaces, including roofs, plenums,
shafts, trenches, equipment vaults, manholes, attics, and similar spaces.
h. Sweep concrete floors broom clean in unoccupied spaces.
i. Vacuum carpet and similar soft surfaces, removing debris and excess nap; shampoo if
visible soil or stains remain.

j. Clean transparent materials, including mirrors and glass in doors and windows. Remove
glazing compounds and other noticeable, vision-obscuring materials. Replace chipped or
broken glass and other damaged transparent materials. Polish mirrors and glass, taking
care not to scratch surfaces.
k. Remove labels that are not permanent.
l. Touch up and otherwise repair and restore marred, exposed finishes and surfaces.
Replace finishes and surfaces that cannot be satisfactorily repaired or restored or that
already show evidence of repair or restoration.
1) Do not paint over "UL" and similar labels, including mechanical and electrical
nameplates.
m. Wipe surfaces of mechanical and electrical equipment, elevator equipment, and similar
equipment. Remove excess lubrication, paint and mortar droppings, and other foreign
substances.
n. Replace parts subject to unusual operating conditions.
o. Clean plumbing fixtures to a sanitary condition, free of stains, including stains resulting
from water exposure.
p. Replace disposable air filters and clean permanent air filters. Clean exposed surfaces of
diffusers, registers, and grills.
q. Clean light fixtures, lamps, globes, and reflectors to function with full efficiency. Replace
burned-out bulbs, and those noticeably dimmed by hours of use, and defective and noisy
starters in fluorescent and mercury vapor fixtures to comply with requirements for new
fixtures.
r. Leave Project clean and ready for occupancy.
C. Pest Control: Engage an experienced, licensed exterminator to make a final inspection and rid Project
of rodents, insects, and other pests. Prepare a report.
D. Comply with safety standards for cleaning. Do not burn waste materials. Do not bury debris or excess
materials on Owner's property. Do not discharge volatile, harmful, or dangerous materials into
drainage systems. Remove waste materials from Project site and dispose of lawfully.

SUBJECT: PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS
SECTION 01781
PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for Project Record Documents,
including the following:
1. Record Drawings.
2. Record Specifications.
3. Record Product Data.
B. See Division 1 Section "Operation and Maintenance Data" for operation and maintenance manual
requirements.
C. See Divisions 2 through 16 Sections for specific requirements for Project Record Documents of the
Work in those Sections.
1.2 SUBMITTALS
A. Record Drawings: Comply with the following:
1. Number of Copies: Submit two set(s) of marked-up Record Prints.

2. Number of Copies: Submit copies of Record Drawings as follows:
a. Initial Submittal: Submit two set(s) of corrected Record and CAD Drawings and two
set(s) of marked-up Record Prints. Architect will initial and date each record / drawings
and mark whether general scope of changes, additional information recorded, and quality
of drafting are acceptable. Architect will return record / drawings and prints for organizing
into sets, printing, binding, and final submittal.
b. Final Submittal: Submit two set(s) of marked-up Record Prints, and the following:
1) Record Transparencies: Two set(s).

2) Record CAD Drawing Files and Plots: Two set(s).
3) Copies printed from Record and CAD Drawing: Two each drawing, whether or not
changes and additional information were recorded.
B. Record Specifications: Submit two copies of Project's Specifications, including addenda and contract
modifications.
C. Record Product Data: Submit two copies of each Product Data submittal.
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PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 RECORD DRAWINGS
A. Record Prints: Maintain one set of blue- or black-line white prints of the Contract Drawings and Shop
Drawings.
1. Preparation: Mark Record Prints to show the actual installation where installation varies from
that shown originally. Require individual or entity who obtained record data, whether individual
or entity is Installer, subcontractor, or similar entity, to prepare the marked-up Record Prints.
a. Give particular attention to information on concealed elements that would be difficult to

identify or measure and record later.
b. Record data as soon as possible after obtaining it. Record and check the markup before
enclosing concealed installations.
2. Mark the Contract Drawings or Shop Drawings, whichever is most capable of showing actual
physical conditions, completely and accurately. If Shop Drawings are marked, show cross-
reference on the Contract Drawings.
3. Mark record sets with erasable, red-colored pencil. Use other colors to distinguish between
changes for different categories of the Work at same location.
4. Note Construction Change Directive numbers, alternate numbers, Change Order numbers, and
similar identification, where applicable.
B. Record Transparencies: Immediately before inspection for Certificate of Substantial Completion,

review marked-up Record Prints with Architect. When authorized, prepare a full set of corrected
transparencies of the Contract Drawings and Shop Drawings.
1. Incorporate changes and additional information previously marked on Record Prints. Erase,
redraw, and add details and notations where applicable.
2. Refer instances of uncertainty to Architect for resolution.
3. Owner will furnish Contractor one set of transparencies of the Contract Drawings for use in
recording information.
4. Print the Contract Drawings and Shop Drawings for use as Record Transparencies. Architect
will make the Contract Drawings available to Contractor's print shop.
C. Record CAD Drawings: Immediately before inspection for Certificate of Substantial Completion,
review marked-up Record Prints with Architect. When authorized, prepare a full set of corrected CAD
Drawings of the Contract Drawings, as follows:
1. Format: AutoCAD with the latest version.

2. Incorporate changes and additional information previously marked on Record Prints. Delete,
redraw, and add details and notations where applicable.
3. Refer instances of uncertainty to Architect for resolution.
4. Architect will furnish Contractor one set of CAD Drawings of the Contract Drawings for use in
recording information.
a. Architect makes no representations as to the accuracy or completeness of CAD

Drawings as they relate to the Contract Drawings.
b. CAD Software Program: The Contract Drawings are available in AutoCAD (latest
version).
D. Format: Identify and date each Record Drawing; include the designation "PROJECT RECORD
DRAWING" in a prominent location.
1. Record Prints: Organize Record Prints and newly prepared Record Drawings into manageable
sets. Bind each set with durable paper cover sheets. Include identification on cover sheets.
2. Record Transparencies: Organize into unbound sets matching Record Prints. Place
transparencies in durable tube-type drawing containers with end caps. Mark end cap of each
container with identification. If container does not include a complete set, identify Drawings
included.
3. Record CAD Drawings: Organize CAD information into separate electronic files that correspond
to each sheet of the Contract Drawings. Name each file with the sheet identification. Include
identification in each CAD file.
4. Identification: As follows:
a. Project name.
b. Date.
c. Designation "PROJECT RECORD DRAWINGS."
d. Name of Architect.
e. Name of Contractor.
2.2 RECORD SPECIFICATIONS
A. Preparation: Mark Specifications to indicate the actual product installation where installation varies
from that indicated in Specifications, addenda, and contract modifications.
1. Give particular attention to information on concealed products and installations that cannot be
readily identified and recorded later.
2. Mark copy with the proprietary name and model number of products, materials, and equipment
furnished, including substitutions and product options selected.
3. Record the name of manufacturer, supplier, Installer, and other information necessary to
provide a record of selections made.
4. Note related Change Orders, Record Product Data, and Record Drawings where applicable.
2.3 RECORD PRODUCT DATA
A. Preparation: Mark Product Data to indicate the actual product installation where installation varies
substantially from that indicated in Product Data submittal.
1. Give particular attention to information on concealed products and installations that cannot be
readily identified and recorded later.
2. Include significant changes in the product delivered to Project site and changes in
manufacturer's written instructions for installation.
3. Note related Change Orders, Record Specifications, and Record Drawings where applicable.
2.4 MISCELLANEOUS RECORD SUBMITTALS
A. Assemble miscellaneous records required by other Specification Sections for miscellaneous record
keeping and submittal in connection with actual performance of the Work. Bind or file miscellaneous
records and identify each, ready for continued use and reference.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 RECORDING AND MAINTENANCE
A. Recording: Maintain one copy of each submittal during the construction period for Project Record
Document purposes. Post changes and modifications to Project Record Documents as they occur; do
not wait until the end of Project.
B. Maintenance of Record Documents and Samples: Store Record Documents and Samples in the field
office apart from the Contract Documents used for construction. Do not use Project Record
Documents for construction purposes. Maintain Record Documents in good order and in a clean, dry,
legible condition, protected from deterioration and loss. Provide access to Project Record Documents
for Architect's reference during normal working hours.
SUBJECT: OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA
SECTION 01782
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for preparing operation and
maintenance manuals, including the following:
1. Emergency manuals.
2. Operation manuals for systems, subsystems, and equipment.
3. Maintenance manuals for the care and maintenance of products, materials, finishes, systems
and equipment.
B. See Divisions 2 through 16 Sections for specific operation and maintenance manual requirements for
the Work in those Sections.
1.2 SUBMITTALS
A. Manual: Submit two copies of each manual in final form at least 15 days before final inspection.
Architect will return copy with comments within 15 days after final inspection.
1. Correct or modify each manual to comply with Architect's comments. Submit 2 copies of each
corrected manual within 15 days of receipt of Architect's comments.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUALS, GENERAL
A. Organization: Unless otherwise indicated, organize each manual into a separate section for each
system and subsystem, and a separate section for each piece of equipment not part of a system.
Each manual shall contain a title page, table of contents, and manual contents.
B. Title Page: Enclose title page in transparent plastic sleeve. Include the following information:
1. Subject matter included in manual.

2. Name and address of Project.
3. Name and address of Owner.
4. Date of submittal.
5. Name, address, and telephone number of Contractor.
6. Name and address of Architect.
7. Cross-reference to related systems in other operation and maintenance manuals.
C. Table of Contents: List each product included in manual, identified by product name, indexed to the
content of the volume, and cross-referenced to Specification Section number in Project Manual.
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D. Manual Contents: Organize into sets of manageable size. Arrange contents alphabetically by system,
subsystem, and equipment. If possible, assemble instructions for subsystems, equipment, and
components of one system into a single binder.
1. Binders: Heavy-duty, 3-ring, vinyl-covered, loose-leaf binders, in thickness necessary to

accommodate contents, sized to hold A4 size paper; with clear plastic sleeve on spine to hold
label describing contents and with pockets inside covers to hold folded oversize sheets.
a. Identify each binder on front and spine, with printed title "OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL," Project title or name, and subject matter of contents.
Indicate volume number for multiple-volume sets.
2. Dividers: Heavy-paper dividers with plastic-covered tabs for each section. Mark each tab to
indicate contents. Include typed list of products and major components of equipment included
in the section on each divider, cross-referenced to Specification Section number and title of
Project Manual.
3. Protective Plastic Sleeves: Transparent plastic sleeves designed to enclose diagnostic
software diskettes for computerized electronic equipment.
4. Drawings: Attach reinforced, punched binder tabs on drawings and bind with text.
a. If oversize drawings are necessary, fold drawings to same size as text pages and use as
foldouts.
b. If drawings are too large to be used as foldouts, fold and place drawings in labeled
envelopes and bind envelopes in rear of manual. At appropriate locations in manual,
insert typewritten pages indicating drawing titles, descriptions of contents, and drawing
locations.
2.2 EMERGENCY MANUALS
A. Content: Organize manual into a separate section for type of emergency, emergency instructions, and
emergency procedures.
B. Type of Emergency: Where applicable for each type of emergency indicated below, include
instructions and procedures for each system, subsystem, piece of equipment, and component for fire,
flood, gas leak, water leak, power failure, water outage, equipment failure and other system as shown
in the drawing.
C. Emergency Instructions: Describe and explain warnings, trouble indications, error messages, and
similar codes and signals. Include responsibilities of Owner's operating personnel for notification of
Installer, supplier, and manufacturer to maintain warranties.
D. Emergency Procedures: Include instructions on stopping, shutdown instructions for each type of
emergency, operating instructions for conditions outside normal operating limits, and required
sequences for electric or electronic systems.
2.3 OPERATION MANUALS
A. Content: In addition to requirements in this Section, include operation data required in individual
Specification Sections and equipment descriptions, operating standards, operating procedures,
operating logs, wiring and control diagrams, and license requirements.
B. Descriptions: Include the following:
1. Product name and model number.

2. Manufacturer's name.
3. Equipment identification with serial number of each component.
4. Equipment function.
5. Operating characteristics.
6. Limiting conditions.
7. Performance curves.
8. Engineering data and tests.
9. Complete nomenclature and number of replacement parts.
C. Operating Procedures: Include start-up, break-in, and control procedures; stopping and normal
shutdown instructions; routine, normal, seasonal, and weekend operating instructions; and required
sequences for electric or electronic systems.
D. Systems and Equipment Controls: Describe the sequence of operation, and diagram controls as
installed.
E. Piped Systems: Diagram piping as installed, and identify color-coding where required for
identification.
2.4 PRODUCT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
A. Content: Organize manual into a separate section for each product, material, and finish. Include
source information, product information, maintenance procedures, repair materials and sources, and
warranties and bonds, as described below.
B. Source Information: List each product included in manual identified by product name and arranged to
match manual's table of contents. For each product, list name, address, and telephone number of
Installer or supplier and maintenance service agent, and cross-reference Specification Section number
and title in Project Manual.
C. Product Information: Include the following, as applicable:
1. Product name and model number.

2. Manufacturer's name.
3. Color, pattern, and texture.
4. Material and chemical composition.
5. Reordering information for specially manufactured products.
D. Maintenance Procedures: Include manufacturer's written recommendations and inspection

procedures, types of cleaning agents, methods of cleaning, schedule for cleaning and maintenance,
and repair instructions.
E. Repair Materials and Sources: Include lists of materials and local sources of materials and related
services.
F. Warranties and Bonds: Include copies of warranties and bonds and lists of circumstances and
conditions that would affect validity of warranties or bonds.
2.5 SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
A. Content: For each system, subsystem, and piece of equipment not part of a system, include source
information, manufacturers' maintenance documentation, maintenance procedures, maintenance and
service schedules, spare parts list and source information, maintenance service contracts, and
warranty and bond information, as described below.
B. Source Information: List each system, subsystem, and piece of equipment included in manual
identified by product name and arranged to match manual's table of contents. For each product, list
name, address, and telephone number of Installer or supplier and maintenance service agent, and
cross-reference Specification Section number and title in Project Manual.
C. Manufacturers' Maintenance Documentation: Manufacturers' maintenance documentation including

maintenance instructions, drawings and diagrams for maintenance, nomenclature of parts and
components, and recommended spare parts for each component part or piece of equipment:
D. Maintenance Procedures: Include test and inspection instructions, troubleshooting guide, disassembly
instructions, and adjusting instructions, and demonstration and training videotape, that detail essential
maintenance procedures:
E. Maintenance and Service Schedules: Include service and lubrication requirements, list of required
lubricants for equipment, and separate schedules for preventive and routine maintenance and service
with standard time allotment.
F. Spare Parts List and Source Information: Include lists of replacement and repair parts, with parts
identified and cross-referenced to manufacturers' maintenance documentation and local sources of
maintenance materials and related services.
G. Maintenance Service Contracts: Include copies of maintenance agreements with name and telephone
number of service agent.
H. Warranties and Bonds: Include copies of warranties and bonds and lists of circumstances and
conditions that would affect validity of warranties or bonds.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 MANUAL PREPARATION
A. Emergency Manual: Assemble a complete set of emergency information indicating procedures for use
by emergency personnel and by Owner's operating personnel for types of emergencies indicated.
B. Product Maintenance Manual: Assemble a complete set of maintenance data indicating care and
maintenance of each product, material, and finish incorporated into the Work.
C. Operation and Maintenance Manuals: Assemble a complete set of operation and maintenance data
indicating operation and maintenance of each system, subsystem, and piece of equipment not part of
a system.
D. Manufacturers' Data: Where manuals contain manufacturers' standard printed data, include only
sheets pertinent to product or component installed. Mark each sheet to identify each product or
component incorporated into the Work. If data include more than one item in a tabular format, identify
each item using appropriate references from the Contract Documents. Identify data applicable to the
Work and delete references to information not applicable.
E. Drawings: Prepare drawings supplementing manufacturers' printed data to illustrate the relationship of
component parts of equipment and systems and to illustrate control sequence and flow diagrams.
Coordinate these drawings with information contained in Record Drawings to ensure correct illustration
of completed installation.
1. Do not use original Project Record Documents as part of operation and maintenance manuals.
F. Comply with Division 1 Section "Closeout Procedures" for schedule for submitting operation and
maintenance documentation.
SUBJECT: GENERAL COMMISSIONING
SECTION 01810
GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. This Section includes general requirements that apply to implementation of commissioning without
regard to systems, subsystems, and equipment being commissioned.
B. See Division 1 Section "HVAC Commissioning Requirements" for specific requirements for
commissioning HVAC systems.
1.2 DEFINITIONS
A. BoD: Basis of Design.
B. CA: Commissioning Authority.
C. OPR: Owner's Project Requirements.
D. Systems, Subsystems, and Equipment: Where these terms are used together or separately, they shall
mean "as-built" systems, subsystems, and equipment.
E. TAB: Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing.
1.3 COMMISSIONING TEAM
A. Members Appointed by Contractor(s): Individuals, each having authority to act on behalf of the entity
he or she represents, explicitly organized to implement the commissioning process through
coordinated actions. The commissioning team shall consist of, but not be limited to, representative of
Contractor, including Project superintendent and subcontractors, installers, suppliers, and specialists
deemed appropriate by the CA.
B. Members Appointed by Owner:
1. CA: The designated person, company, or entity that plans, schedules, and coordinates the
commissioning team to implement the commissioning process. Owner will engage the CA
under a separate contract.
2. Representatives of the facility user and operation and maintenance personnel.
3. Architect and engineering design professionals.
1.4 OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Provide the OPR documentation to the CA and the Contractor for use in developing the
commissioning plan; systems manual; operation and maintenance training plan; and testing plans and
checklists.
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B. Assign operation and maintenance personnel and schedule them to participate in commissioning team
activities including, but not limited to, the following:
1. Coordination meetings.
2. Training in operation and maintenance of systems, subsystems, and equipment.
3. Testing meetings.
4. Demonstration of operation of systems, subsystems, and equipment.
C. Provide utility services required for the commissioning process.
D. Provide the BoD documents, prepared by Architect and approved by Owner, to the CA and the
Contractor for use in developing the commissioning plan, systems manual, and operation and
maintenance training plan.
1.5 CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES
A. The Contractor shall assign representatives with expertise and authority to act on behalf of the
Contractor and schedule them to participate in and perform commissioning team activities including,
but not limited to, the following:
1. Participate in design- and construction-phase coordination meetings.

2. Participate in maintenance orientation and inspection.
3. Participate in operation and maintenance training sessions.
4. Participate in final review at acceptance meeting.
5. Certify that Work is complete and systems are operational according to the Contract
Documents, including calibration of instrumentation and controls.
6. Evaluate performance deficiencies identified in test reports and, in collaboration with entity
responsible for system and equipment installation, recommend corrective action.
7. Review and approve final commissioning documentation.
B. Subcontractors shall assign representatives with expertise and authority to act on behalf of
subcontractors and schedule them to participate in and perform commissioning team activities
including, but not limited to, the following:
1. Participate in design- and construction-phase coordination meetings.

2. Participate in maintenance orientation and inspection.
3. Participate in procedures meeting for testing.
4. Participate in final review at acceptance meeting.
5. Provide schedule for operation and maintenance data submittals, equipment startup, and
testing to CxA for incorporation into the commissioning plan. Update schedule on a weekly
basis throughout the construction period.
6. Provide information to the CA for developing construction-phase commissioning plan.
7. Participate in training sessions for Owner's operation and maintenance personnel.
8. Provide updated Project Record Documents to the CA on a daily basis.
9. Gather and submit operation and maintenance data for systems, subsystems, and equipment to
the CA, as specified in Division 1 Section "Operation and Maintenance Data."
10. Provide technicians who are familiar with the construction and operation of installed systems
and who shall develop specific test procedures and participate in testing of installed systems,
subsystems, and equipment.
1.6 CA'S RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Organize and lead the commissioning team.
B. Prepare a construction-phase commissioning plan. Collaborate with the Contractor and with
subcontractors to develop test and inspection procedures. Include design changes and scheduled
commissioning activities coordinated with overall Project schedule. Identify commissioning team
member responsibilities, by name, firm, and trade specialty, for performance of each commissioning
task.
C. Review and comment on submittals from the Contractor for compliance with the OPR, BoD, Contract
Documents, and construction-phase commissioning plan. Review and comment on performance
expectations of systems and equipment and interfaces between systems relating to the OPR and BoD.
D. Convene commissioning team meetings for the purpose of coordination, communication, and conflict
resolution; discuss progress of the commissioning processes. Responsibilities include arranging for
facilities, preparing agenda and attendance lists, and notifying participants. The CA shall prepare and
distribute minutes to commissioning team members and attendees within five workdays of the
commissioning meeting.
E. At the beginning of the construction phase, conduct an initial construction-phase coordination meeting
for the purpose of reviewing the commissioning activities and establishing tentative schedules for
operation and maintenance submittals; operation and maintenance training sessions; TAB Work; and
Project completion.
F. Observe and inspect construction and report progress and deficiencies. In addition to compliance with
the OPR, BoD, and Contract Documents, inspects systems and equipment installation for adequate
accessibility for maintenance and component replacement or repair.
G. Prepare Project-specific test and inspection procedures and checklists.
H. Schedule, direct, witness, and document tests, inspections, and systems startup.
I. Compile test data, inspection reports, and certificates and include them in the systems manual and
commissioning report.
J. Certify date of acceptance and startup for each item of equipment for start of warranty periods.
K. Review Project Record Documents for accuracy. Request revisions from Contractor to achieve
accuracy. Project Record Documents requirements are specified in Division 1 Section "Project Record
Documents."
L. Review and comment on operation and maintenance documentation and systems manual outline for
compliance with the OPR, BoD, and Contract Documents. Operation and maintenance documentation
requirements are specified in Division 1 Section "Operation and Maintenance Data."
M. Prepare operation and maintenance training program and provide qualified instructors to conduct
operation and maintenance training. Operation and maintenance training is specified in Division 1
Section "Demonstration and Training."
N. Prepare commissioning reports.
O. Assemble the final commissioning documentation, including the commissioning report and Project
Record Documents.
1.7 COMMISSIONING DOCUMENTATION
A. Index of Commissioning Documents: CA shall prepare an index to include storage location of each
document.
B. OPR: A written document, prepared by Owner, that details the functional requirements of Project and
expectations of how it will be used and operated. This document includes Project and design goals,
measurable performance criteria, budgets, schedules, success criteria, and supporting information.
C. BoD Document: A document, prepared by Architect that records concepts, calculations, decisions,
and product selections used to meet the OPR and to satisfy applicable regulatory requirements,
standards, and guidelines. The document includes both narrative descriptions and lists of individual
items that support the design process.
D. Commissioning Plan: A document, prepared by CA, that outlines the schedule, allocation of
resources, and documentation requirements of the commissioning process, and shall include, but is
not limited to the following:
1. Plan for delivery and review of submittals, systems manuals, and other documents and reports.
Identification of the relationship of these documents to other functions and a detailed description
of submittals that are required to support the commissioning processes. Submittal dates shall
include the latest date approved submittals must be received without adversely affecting
commissioning plan.
2. Description of the organization, layout, and content of commissioning documentation (including
systems manual) and a detailed description of documents to be provided along with
identification of responsible parties.
3. Identification of systems and equipment to be commissioned.
4. Description of schedules for testing procedures along with identification of parties involved in
performing and verifying tests.
5. Identification of items that must be completed before the next operation can proceed.
6. Description of responsibilities of commissioning team members.
7. Description of observations to be made.
8. Description of requirements for operation and maintenance training, including required training
materials.
9. Description of expected performance for systems, subsystems, equipment, and controls.
10. Schedule for commissioning activities with specific dates coordinated with overall construction
schedule.
11. Identification of installed systems, subsystems, and equipment, including design changes that
occurred during the construction phase.
12. Process and schedule for documenting changes on a continuous basis to appear in Project
Record Documents.
13. Process and schedule for completing pre-start and startup checklists for systems, subsystems,
and equipment to be verified and tested.
14. Step-by-step procedures for testing systems, subsystems, and equipment with descriptions for
methods of verifying relevant data, recording the results obtained, and listing parties involved in
performing and verifying tests.
E. Test Checklists: CA, with assistance of Architect, shall develop test checklists for each system,
subsystem, or equipment including interfaces and interlocks, and include a separate entry, with space
for comments, for each item to be tested. Prepare separate checklists for each mode of operation and
provide space to indicate whether the mode under test responded as required. Provide space for
testing personnel to sign off on each checklist. Specific checklist content requirements are specified in
Division 1 Section "HVAC Commissioning Requirements." Each checklist, regardless of system,
subsystem, or equipment being tested, shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
1. Name and identification code of tested item.

2. Test number.
3. Time and date of test.
4. Indication of whether the record is for a first test or retest following correction of a problem or
issue.
5. Dated signatures of the person performing test and of the witness, if applicable.
6. Individuals present for test.
7. Deficiencies.
8. Issue number, if any, generated as the result of test.
F. Certificate of Readiness: Certificate of Readiness shall be signed by the Contractor, Subcontractor(s),

Installer(s), and CxA certifying that systems, subsystems, equipment, and associated controls are
ready for testing. Completed test checklists signed by the responsible parties shall accompany this
certificate.
G. Test and Inspection Reports: CxA shall record test data, observations, and measurements on test
checklists. Photographs, forms, and other means appropriate for the application shall be included with
data. CxA shall compile test and inspection reports and test and inspection certificates and include
them in systems manual and commissioning report.
H. Corrective Action Documents: CxA shall document corrective action taken for systems and equipment
that fail tests. Include required modifications to systems and equipment and revisions to test
procedures, if any. Retest systems and equipment requiring corrective action and document retest
results.
I. Issues Log: CxA shall prepare and maintain an issues log that describes design, installation, and
performance issues that are at variance with the OPR, BoD, and Contract Documents. Identify and
track issues as they are encountered, documenting the status of unresolved and resolved issues.
J. Commissioning Report: CxA shall document results of the commissioning process including
unresolved issues and performance of systems, subsystems, and equipment. The commissioning
report shall indicate whether systems, subsystems, and equipment have been completed and are
performing according to the OPR, BoD, and Contract Documents. The commissioning report shall
include, but is not limited to, the following:
1. Lists and explanations of substitutions; compromises; variances in the OPR, BoD, and Contract
Documents; record of conditions; and, if appropriate, recommendations for resolution. This
report shall be used to evaluate systems, subsystems, and equipment and shall serve as a
future reference document during Owner occupancy and operation. It shall describe
components and performance that exceed requirements of the OPR, BoD, and Contract
Documents and those that do not meet requirements of the OPR, BoD, and Contract
Documents. It may also include a recommendation for accepting or rejecting systems,
subsystems, and equipment.
2. OPR and BoD documentation.
3. Commissioning plan.
4. Testing plans and reports.
5. Corrective modification documentation.
6. Issues log.
7. Completed test checklists.
8. Listing of off-season test(s) not performed and a schedule for their completion.
K. Systems Manual: CxA shall gather required information and compile systems manual. Systems
manual shall include, but is not limited to, the following:
1. OPR and BoD, including system narratives, schematics, and changes made throughout the
Project.
2. Project Record Documents as specified in Division 1 Section "Project Record Documents."
3. Final commissioning plan.
4. Commissioning report.
5. Operation and maintenance data as specified in Division 1 Section "Operation and Maintenance
Data."
1.8 SUBMITTALS
A. Commissioning Plan: CxA shall submit two hard copies and two sets of electronically formatted
information of the commissioning plan. Deliver one hard copy and one set of discs to Owner, and one
copy to Architect.
B. Test Checklists and Report Forms: CxA shall submit sample checklists and forms to the Contractor
quality-control manager and subcontractors for review and comment. Submit two copies of each
checklist and report form.
C. Certificates of Readiness: CxA shall submit Certificates of Readiness.
D. Test and Inspection Reports: CxA shall submit test and inspection reports.
E. Corrective Action Documents: CxA shall submit corrective action documents.
F. Commissioning Report: CxA shall submit two hard copies and two sets of electronically formatted
information of the final commissioning report. CxA shall deliver one hard copy and one set of discs to
Owner, and one copy to Architect.
A. Instructor Qualifications: Factory-authorized service representatives experienced in training, operation

and maintenance procedures for installed systems, subsystems, and equipment.
B. Test Equipment Calibration: Comply with test equipment manufacturer's calibration procedures and
intervals. Recalibrate test instruments immediately whenever instruments have been repaired
following damage or dropping. Affix calibration tags to test instruments. Instruments shall have been
calibrated within six months prior to use.
1.10 COORDINATION
A. Coordinating Meetings: CxA shall conduct biweekly or as frequent as maybe, coordination meetings
of the commissioning team to review progress on the commissioning plan, to discuss scheduling
conflicts, and to discuss upcoming commissioning process activities.
B. Pretesting Meetings: CxA shall conduct pretest meetings of the commissioning team to review startup
reports, pretest inspection results, testing procedures, testing personnel and instrumentation
requirements, and manufacturers' authorized service representative services for each system,
subsystem, equipment, and component to be tested.
C. Testing Coordination: CxA shall coordinate sequence of testing activities to accommodate required
quality-assurance and -control services with a minimum of delay and to avoid necessity of removing
and replacing construction to accommodate testing and inspecting.
1. Schedule times for tests, inspections, obtaining samples, and similar activities.
D. Manufacturers' Field Services: CxA shall coordinate services of manufacturers' field services.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
A. Training Preparation Conference: Before operation and maintenance training, CxA shall convene a
training preparation conference to include Owner's operation and maintenance personnel, the
Contractor, and subcontractors. In addition to requirements specified in Division 1 Section
"Demonstration and Training," perform the following:
1. Review the OPR and BoD.

2. Review installed systems, subsystems, and equipment.
3. Review instructor qualifications.
4. Review instructional methods and procedures.
5. Review training module outlines and contents.
6. Review course materials (including operation and maintenance manuals).
7. Inspect and discuss locations and other facilities required for instruction.
8. Review and finalize training schedule and verify availability of educational materials, instructors,
audiovisual equipment, and facilities needed to avoid delays.
9. For instruction that must occur outside, review weather and forecasted weather conditions and
procedures to follow if conditions are unfavorable.
B. Training Modules: Develop an instruction program that includes individual training modules for each
system, subsystem, and equipment as specified in Division 1 Section "Demonstration and Training."
SUBJECT: DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING
SECTION 01820
DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for instructing Owner's personnel,
including the following:
1. Demonstration of operation of systems, subsystems, and equipment.

2. Training in operation and maintenance of systems, subsystems, and equipment.
3. Demonstration and training videotapes.
B. See Divisions 2 through 16 Sections for specific requirements for demonstration and training for
products in those Sections.
1.2 SUBMITTALS
A. Instruction Program: Submit two copies of outline of instructional program for demonstration and
training, including a schedule of proposed dates, times, length of instruction time, and instructors'
names for each training module. Include learning objective and outline for each training module.
B. Demonstration and Training Videotapes: Submit two copies within seven days of end of each training
module.
A. Facilitator Qualifications: A firm or individual experienced in training or educating maintenance

personnel in a training program similar in content and extent to that indicated for this Project, and
whose work has resulted in training or education with a record of successful learning performance.
B. Instructor Qualifications: A factory-authorized service representative, complying with requirements in

Division 1 Section "Quality Requirements," experienced in operation and maintenance procedures and
training.
C. Pre-instruction Conference: Conduct conference at Project site. Review methods and procedures
related to demonstration and training.
D. Coordinate content of training modules with content of approved emergency, operation, and
maintenance manuals. Do not submit instruction program until operation and maintenance data has
been reviewed and approved by Architect.
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PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 INSTRUCTION PROGRAM
A. Program Structure: Develop an instruction program that includes individual training modules for each
system and equipment not part of a system, as required by individual Specification Sections, and as
follows:
1. Telephone System and equipment

2. Data and LAN
3. CCTV and equipment
4. MATV and equipment
5. BMS and equipment
6. FA System and equipment
7. Security Control System and equipment
8. Paging, Sound and Music System and equipment
9. Door Access Control System and equipment
10. Sprinkler Fire Alarm System and equipment
11. CO2 Fire Suppression System and equipment
12. FM200 Fire Suppression System and equipment
13. R102 Kitchen Fire Suppression System and equipment
14. FHC system and equipment
15. Portable Fire Extinguishers
16. Generator
17. Elevator, Glass Cleaning Device, Escalator
18. Garbage Chute and Garbage Compactor
19. Domestic Pumps System and equipments
20. Drainage Pumps and equipment
21. HVAC Chilled Water Pumps and equipments
22. HVAC Units and equipment
23. Electrical Room and equipment
24. Control Room and equipment
25. Others as indicated in the drawing
B. Training Modules: Develop a learning objective and teaching outline for each module. Include a
description of specific skills and knowledge that participant is expected to master. For each module,
include instruction for the following:
1. Basis of System Design, Operational Requirements, and Criteria: Include system and equipment
descriptions, operating standards, regulatory requirements, equipment function, operating
characteristics, limiting conditions, and performance curves.
2. Documentation: Review emergency, operations, and maintenance manuals; Project Record
Documents; identification systems; warranties and bonds; and maintenance service agreements.
3. Emergencies: Include instructions on stopping; shutdown instructions; operating instructions for
conditions outside normal operating limits; instructions on meaning of warnings, trouble
indications, and error messages; and required sequences for electric or electronic systems.
4. Operations: Include startup, break-in, control, and safety procedures; stopping and normal
shutdown instructions; routine, normal, seasonal, and weekend operating instructions; operating
procedures for emergencies and equipment failure; and required sequences for electric or
electronic systems.
5. Adjustments: Include alignments and checking, noise, vibration, economy, and efficiency
adjustments.
6. Troubleshooting: Include diagnostic instructions and test and inspection procedures.
7. Maintenance: Include inspection procedures, types of cleaning agents, methods of cleaning,
procedures for preventive and routine maintenance, and instruction on use of special tools.
8. Repairs: Include diagnosis, repair, and disassembly instructions; instructions for identifying
parts; and review of spare parts needed for operation and maintenance.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 INSTRUCTION
A. Facilitator: Engage a qualified facilitator to prepare instruction program and training modules, to
coordinate instructors, and to coordinate between Contractor and Owner for number of participants,
instruction times, and location.
B. Engage qualified instructors to instruct Owner's personnel to adjust, operate, and maintain systems,
subsystems, and equipment not part of a system.
1. Owner will furnish an instructor to describe Owner's operational philosophy.
C. Scheduling: Provide instruction at mutually agreed on times. For equipment that requires seasonal
operation, provide similar instruction at start of each season.
1. Schedule training with Owner, through Architect, with at least seven days' advance notice.
D. Evaluation: At conclusion of each training module, assess and document each participant's mastery of
module by use of an oral, written and a demonstration performance-based test, where required.
3.2 DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING VIDEOTAPES
A. General: Engage a qualified commercial photographer to record demonstration and training

videotapes. Record each training module separately. Include classroom instructions and
demonstrations, board diagrams, and other visual aids, but not student practice.
1. At beginning of each training module, record each chart containing learning objective and lesson
outline.
B. Videotape Format: Provide high-quality VHS color videotape in full-size cassettes.
C. Narration: Describe scenes on VCD by audio narration by microphone while and a dubbing audio
narration on the videotape as played. Include description of items being viewed. Describe vantage
point, indicating location, direction (by compass point), and elevation or story of construction.

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Makkah, Saudi Arabia

SECTION 01100 – SUMMARY

SECTION 01125 – SUMMARY OF MULTIPLE CONTRACTS

SECTION 01230 – ALTERNATES

SECTION 01250 – CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

SECTION 01270 – UNIT PRICES

SECTION 01290 – PAYMENT PROCEDURES

SECTION 01310 – PROJECT MANAGEMENT COORDINATION

SECTION 01320 – CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

SECTION 01330 – SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

SECTION 01400 – QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01420 – REFERENCES

SECTION 01500 – TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROL

SECTION 01600 – PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01700 – EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01770 – CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

SECTION 01781 – PROJECT RECORDS DOCUMENTS

SECTION 01782 – OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

SECTION 01810 – GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01820 – DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING

A. This Section includes the following:

1. Work covered by the Contract Documents.

1.3 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Project Identification: BF HOTEL

1. Project Location: Makkah, Saudi Arabia

B. Owner / Client : AL SHAREEF DAKHELALAH ABDULLAH MOHAMMED BIN FATN

C. Architect: MOHAMED HARASANI ARCHITECTS

D. The Work consists of the following:

1. The Work includes: HOTEL AND COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS.

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1.4 WORK PHASES

a. Structural Works / Architectural Works / Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Works

1) Demolition, disposal and removal of existing structure and other services

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1.5 WORK UNDER OTHER CONTRACTS

1. A separate contract in Phase 2 as indicated above shall be awarded accordingly.

1. A separate contract in Phase 2 as indicated above shall be awarded accordingly.

1.6 USE OF PREMISES

1. Limits: Confine constructions operations to the following.

a. Schedule deliveries to minimize use of driveways and entrances.

1.7 OWNER'S OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS

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1.8 SPECIFICATION FORMATS AND CONVENTIONS

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

END OF SECTION 01100

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SUMMARY OF MULTIPLE CONTRACTS

A. Permanent Enclosure: As determined by Architect, permanent or temporary roofing is complete,

1.4 PROJECT COORDINATOR

A. Project Coordinator: Full-time Project Coordinator shall be experienced in administration and

a. Provide overall coordination of the Work.

1) Prepare a combined Contractor's Construction Schedule for entire Project. Base

activities of each contract on a separate sheet. Prepare a simplified summary

i. Coordinate sequence of activities to accommodate tests and inspections, and coordinate

1.5 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF CONTRACTS

7. Project closeout requirements.

1. Project Coordinator shall coordinate substitutions.