PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS · mechanical, plumbing and electrical equipment penetrations through rated and non-rated wall, floor, and ceiling assemblies. 1.2 RELATED WORK A. 05 40 00

DOCUMENT 00 01 01 PROJECT TITLE PAGE

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

SECOND FLOOR RENOVATIONS

for

PATHWAYS COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH 200 West Spring Street

Marquette, Michigan 49855

PREPARED BY:

SANDERS & CZAPSKI ASSOCIATES, PLLC

109 S. FRONT STREET, SUITE #210 MARQUETTE, MICHIGAN 49855

ISSUED FOR:

BIDDING JULY 10, 2020

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 00 01 10- 1

DOCUMENT 00 01 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 0 – PROCUREMENT & CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS 00 01 01 Project Title Page 00 01 10 Table of Contents 00 01 15 List of Drawings 00 11 16 Invitation to Bid ---------- Instructions to Bidders – AIA Document #A701 – 2018 00 22 13 Supplementary Instructions to Bidders 00 31 00 Available Project Information 00 41 13 Bid Form ---------- General Conditions – AIA Document #A201 – 2017 DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 01 10 00 Summary 01 20 00 Price and Payment Procedures 01 25 00 Substitution Procedures 01 26 00 Contract Modification Procedures 01 30 00 Administrative Requirements 01 40 00 Quality Requirements 01 42 00 References 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls 01 60 00 Product Requirements 01 70 00 Execution and Closeout Requirements DIVISION 5 – METALS 05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing DIVISION 6 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES 06 10 00 Rough Carpentry DIVISION 7 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION 07 21 00 Thermal Insulation 07 84 13 Penetration Firestopping 07 92 00 Joint Sealants

TABLE OF CONTENTS 00 01 10- 2

DIVISION 8 – OPENINGS 08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08 14 16 Flush Wood Doors 08 71 00 Door Hardware 08 80 00 Glazing DIVISION 9 – FINISHES 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 09 68 00 Carpeting 09 90 00 Painting and Coating DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES 10 14 00 Signage 10 28 00 Toilet, Bath and Laundry Accessories DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS 12 35 30 Residential Casework 12 36 23 Plastic Laminate Countertops


LIST OF DRAWINGS 00 01 15 - 1

DOCUMENT 00 01 15 LIST OF DRAWINGS

1.1 LIST OF DRAWINGS

A. Drawings: Drawings consist of the Contract Drawings listed on the Table of Contents page of the separately bound drawing set titled “Second Floor Renovations for Pathways Community Mental Health”, dated July 10, 2020 for “BIDDING”, as modified by subsequent Addenda and Contract modifications.

B. List of Drawings: Drawings consist of the following Contract Drawings and other drawings of type indicated: 1. Sheet Number G-1 Title Sheet and Index 2. Sheet Number A-1 Second Floor Plan – Existing Conditions 3. Sheet Number A-2 Enlarged Floor Plan - Demolition 4. Sheet Number A-3 Enlarged Floor Plan – New Construction 5. Sheet Number A-4 Enlarged Floor Plan – Reflected Ceiling 6. Sheet Number A-5 Details and Interior Elevations


INVITATION TO BID 00 11 16 - 1

DOCUMENT 00 11 16 INVITATION TO BID

1.1 PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Notice to Bidders: Qualified bidders are invited to submit bids for Project as described in this Document according to the Instructions to Bidders.

B. Project Identification: SECOND FLOOR RENOVATIONS at PATHWAYS COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH.

1. Project Location: 200 W. Spring Street, Marquette, Michigan 49855.

C. Owner: Pathways Community Mental Health.

1. Owner's Representative: Dawn Mercier. Executive Assistant.

D. Architect: Sanders & Czapski Associates, PLLC, Marquette, Michigan. Phone: 906-273-1207, Fax: 906-273-1208. E-mail: [email protected].

E. Project Description: The project consists of the renovation of approximately 2,500 sq. ft. of existing office space. The work consists of minor demolition, new gypsum board and metal stud partitions, carpet, knock-down hollow metal frames and solid core flush wood doors, painting, toilet room accessories, plumbing, plumbing fixtures, and minor electrical.

1.2 BID SUBMITTAL AND OPENING

A. Owner will receive sealed bids until the bid time and date at the location indicated below. Owner will consider bids prepared in compliance with the Instructions to Bidders issued by Owner, and delivered as follows:

1. Bid Date: Thursday, July 30, 2020 2. Bid Time: 3:00 pm 3. Location: Pathways Community Mental Health, 200 W. Spring Street, Marquette,

Michigan 49855. 4. Bids shall be submitted in a plain envelope marked “Bid for Pathways Second Floor

Renovation Project” attention Mr. Jon Blemberg. 5. Bids shall be delivered to the receptionist in the main lobby by the specified date and

time. Faxed or e-mailed bids will not be allowed.

B. Bids will be thereafter privately opened by the Owner.

1.3 BID SECURITY

A. Bid security shall be submitted with each bid in the amount of 5 (five) percent of the bid amount. No bids may be withdrawn for a period of 45 (forty five) days after opening of bids. Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities and irregularities.

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1.4 PREBID CONFERENCE

A. Due to the COVID19 situation, a prebid conference will not be held. All contractors are invited to visit the work site at their own convenience to review and familiarize themselves with the project work area. Regular office hours are 9 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday. All site visits must be arranged with Duane Rogers at Pathways a minimum of 24 hours in advance. Contact info: [email protected]. Cell phone: 906-250-4750. General office phone: 906-225-1181.

B. All contractors making a site visit shall report to the main lobby and shall follow all COVID19 operating procedures before being allowed entry to the work area. Procedures will include responding to general health questions and about potential exposure and having personal temperature taken. Masks MUST be worn as soon as entering the lobby.

1.5 DOCUMENTS

1. Contract Documents for the “Second Floor Renovations at Pathways Community Mental Health” are available electronically through the Marquette Builders Exchange electronic plan room. Contact the Marquette Builders Exchange, 1229 W. Washington, Marquette, Mi. 49855. Phone: 906-226-1140. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.mqtbx.org.

2. All contractors shall be responsible for procuring and printing documents as noted above for their use.

1.6 TIME OF COMPLETION

A. It is the intent for construction to proceed in mid-to-late summer of 2020 and for construction to be complete by late fall of 2020.

1.7 BIDDER'S QUALIFICATIONS

A. Bidders must be properly licensed under the laws governing their respective trades and be able to obtain insurance and bonds required for the Work. A Performance Bond, a separate Labor and Material Payment Bond, and Insurance in a form acceptable to Owner will be required of the successful Bidder.




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SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS 00 22 13 - 1

DOCUMENT 00 22 13 SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

1.1 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

A. Instructions to Bidders for Project consist of the following:

1. AIA Document A701 - 1997, "Instructions to Bidders”, a copy of which is bound in this Project Manual.

2. The following Supplementary Instructions to Bidders that modify and add to the requirements of the Instructions to Bidders.

1.2 SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS, GENERAL

A. The following supplements modify AIA Document A701, "Instructions to Bidders." Where a portion of the Instructions to Bidders is modified or deleted by these Supplementary Instructions to Bidders, unaltered portions of the Instructions to Bidders shall remain in effect.

1.3 ARTICLE 1 - DEFINITIONS

A. Not applicable.

1.4 ARTICLE 2 - BIDDER'S REPRESENTATIONS

A. Add Section 2.1.3.1:

1. 2.1.3.1 - The Bidder has investigated all required fees, permits, and regulatory requirements of authorities having jurisdiction and has properly included in the submitted bid the cost of such fees, permits, and requirements not otherwise indicated as provided by Owner.

B. Add Section 2.1.5:

1. 2.1.5 - The Bidder is a properly licensed Contractor according to the laws and regulations of the State of Michigan and meets qualifications indicated in the Procurement and Contracting Documents.

C. Add Section 2.1.6:

1. 2.1.6 - The Bidder has incorporated into the Bid adequate sums for work performed by installers whose qualifications meet those indicated in the Procurement and Contracting Documents.


1.5 ARTICLE 3 - BIDDING DOCUMENTS

A. 3.2 - Interpretation or Correction of Procurement and Contracting Documents:

1. Add Section 3.2.2.1:

a. 3.2.2.1 - Submit Bidder's Requests for Interpretation using form bound within this specification in Section 00 60 00 Project Forms.

B. 3.4 - Addenda:

1. Delete Section 3.4.3 and replace with the following:

a. 3.4.3 - Addenda may be issued at any time prior to the receipt of bids.


a. 3.4.4.1 - Owner may elect to waive the requirement for acknowledging receipt of 3.4.4 Addenda as follows:

1) 3.4.4.1.1 - Information received as part of the Bid indicates that the Bid, as submitted, reflects modifications to the Procurement and Contracting Documents included in an unacknowledged Addendum.

2) 3.4.4.1.2 - Modifications to the Procurement and Contracting Documents in an unacknowledged Addendum do not, in the opinion of Owner, affect the Contract Sum or Contract Time.

1.6 ARTICLE 4 - BIDDING PROCEDURES

A. 4.1 - Preparation of Bids:


a. 4.1.1.1 - Printable electronic Bid Forms and related documents are available from Architect.

2. Add Section 4.1.8:

a. 4.1.8 - The Bid shall include unit prices when called for by the Procurement and Contracting Documents. Owner may elect to consider unit prices in the determination of award. Unit prices will be incorporated into the Contract.


a. 4.1.9 - Owner may elect to disqualify a bid due to failure to submit a bid in the form requested, failure to bid requested alternates or unit prices, failure to complete entries in all blanks in the Bid Form, or inclusion by the Bidder of any alternates, conditions, limitations or provisions not called for.



a. 4.1.10 - Bids shall include sales and use taxes. Contractors shall show separately with each monthly payment application the sales and use taxes paid by them and their subcontractors in the form indicated. Reimbursement of sales and use taxes, if any, shall be applied for by Owner for the sole benefit of Owner.

B. 4.3 - Submission of Bids:


a. 4.3.1.2 - Include Bidder's Contractor License Number applicable in Project jurisdiction on the face of the sealed bid envelope.

C. 4.4 - Modification or Withdrawal of Bids:

1. Add the following sections to 4.4.2:

a. 4.4.2.1 - Such modifications to or withdrawal of a bid may only be made by persons authorized to act on behalf of the Bidder. Authorized persons are those so identified in the Bidder's corporate bylaws, specifically empowered by the Bidder's charter or similar legally binding document acceptable to Owner, or by a power of attorney, signed and dated, describing the scope and limitations of the power of attorney. Make such documentation available to Owner at the time of seeking modifications or withdrawal of the Bid.

b. 4.4.2.2 - Owner will consider modifications to a bid written on the sealed bid envelope by authorized persons when such modifications comply with the following: the modification is indicated by a percent or stated amount to be added to or deducted from the Bid; the amount of the Bid itself is not made known by the modification; a signature of the authorized person, along with the time and date of the modification, accompanies the modification. Completion of an unsealed bid form, awaiting final figures from the Bidder, does not require power of attorney due to the evidenced authorization of the Bidder implied by the circumstance of the completion and delivery of the Bid.

D. 4.5 - Break-Out Pricing Bid Supplement:

1. Add Section 4.5:

a. 4.5 - Provide detailed cost breakdowns no later than two business days following Architect's request.

E. 4.6 - Subcontractors, Suppliers, and Manufacturers List Bid Supplement:

1. Add Section 4.6:

a. 4.6 - Provide list of major subcontractors, suppliers, and manufacturers furnishing or installing products no later than five business days following Architect's request. Include those subcontractors, suppliers, and manufacturers providing work totaling three percent or more of the Bid amount. Do not change subcontractors, suppliers, and manufacturers from those submitted without approval of Architect.


1.7 ARTICLE 5 - CONSIDERATION OF BIDS

A. 5.2 - Rejection of Bids:


a. 5.2.1 - Owner reserves the right to reject a bid based on Owner's and Architect's evaluation of qualification information submitted following opening of bids. Owner's evaluation of the Bidder's qualifications will include: status of licensure and record of compliance with licensing requirements, record of quality of completed work, record of Project completion and ability to complete, record of financial management including financial resources available to complete Project and record of timely payment of obligations, record of Project site management including compliance with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction, record of and number of current claims and disputes and the status of their resolution, and qualifications of the Bidder's proposed Project staff and proposed subcontractors.

1.8 ARTICLE 6 - POSTBID INFORMATION

A. 6.1 - Contractor's Qualification Statement:


a. 6.1.1 - Submit Contractor's Qualification Statement no later than five business days following Architect's request.

B. 6.3 - Submittals:


a. 6.3.1.4 - Submit information requested in Sections 6.3.1.1, 6.3.1.2, and 6.3.1.3 no later than five business days following Architect's request.

1.9 ARTICLE 7 - PERFORMANCE BOND AND PAYMENT BOND

A. 7.1 - Bond Requirements:


a. 7.1.1.1 - Both a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond will be required, each in an amount equal to 100 percent of the Contract Sum.

B. 7.2 - Time of Delivery and Form of Bonds:

1. Delete the first sentence of Section 7.2.1 and insert the following:

a. The Bidder shall deliver the required bonds to Owner no later than ten days after the date of Notice of Intent to Award and no later than the date of execution of the Contract, whichever occurs first. Owner may deem the failure of the Bidder to deliver required bonds within the period of time allowed a default.


2. Delete Section 7.2.3 and insert the following:

a. 7.2.3 - Bonds shall be executed and be in force on the date of the execution of the Contract.

1.10 ARTICLE 8 - FORM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN OWNER AND CONTRACTOR

A. Not applicable.

1.11 ARTICLE 9 - EXECUTION OF THE CONTRACT

1. Add Article 9:

a. 9.1.1 - Subsequent to the Notice of Intent to Award, and within ten days after the prescribed Form of Agreement is presented to the Awardee for signature, the Awardee shall execute and deliver the Agreement to Owner through the Architect, in such number of counterparts as Owner may require.

b. 9.1.2 - Owner may deem as a default the failure of the Awardee to execute the Contract and to supply the required bonds when the Agreement is presented for signature within the period of time allowed.

c. 9.1.3 - Unless otherwise indicated in the Procurement and Contracting Documents or the executed Agreement, the date of commencement of the Work shall be the date of the executed Agreement or the date that the Bidder is obligated to deliver the executed Agreement and required bonds to Owner.

d. 9.1.4 - In the event of a default, Owner may declare the amount of the Bid security forfeited and elect to either award the Contract to the next responsible bidder or re-advertise for bids.


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DOCUMENT 00 31 00 AVAILABLE PROJECT INFORMATION

1.1 AVAILABLE PROJECT INFORMATION

A. This Document and its referenced attachments are part of the Procurement and Contracting Requirements for Project. They provide Owner's information for the Bidder's convenience and are intended to supplement rather than serve in lieu of the Bidder's own investigations. They are made available for the Bidder's convenience and information but are not a warranty of existing conditions. This Document and its attachments are not part of the Contract Documents.

B. Permit Application: The General Contractor will be responsible for obtaining the general building permit and all associated costs.

C. Plan Review Application: The Marquette County Building Code Department “Application for Plan Review” will be submitted by Sanders & Czapski Associates, PLLC upon authorization of the Owner and will be paid for by the Owner.

D. Zoning Review Application: The City of Marquette Zoning Review will be submitted by Sanders & Czapski Associates, PLLC upon authorization of the Owner and will be paid for by the Owner.

E. The Pathways Community Mental Health offices will be open for normal business operations throughout the construction period. The area of renovation on the second floor is presently not occupied by office staff. The contractor shall coordinate construction activities to protect all public entrances and building occupants.

F. Certain construction activities may require coordination with the Owner’s operations and may be limited to special hours.


BID FORM 00 41 13 - 1

DOCUMENT 00 41 13 BID FORM

1.1 BID INFORMATION

A. Bidder: _____________________________________________________________________

B. Project Name: SECOND FLOOR RENOVATIONS at PATHWAYS COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH

C. Project Location: 200 W. Spring Street, Marquette, Michigan.

D. Owner: Pathways Community Mental Health

E. Owner’s Representative: Duane Rogers, Facilities

F. Architect: Sanders & Czapski Associates, PLLC, Marquette, Michigan.

1.2 CERTIFICATIONS AND BASE BID

A. CONTRACT: General Contract

B. The undersigned Bidder, having carefully examined the Procurement and Contracting Requirements, Conditions of the Contract, Drawings, Specifications, and all subsequent Addenda, as prepared by Sanders & Czapski Associates, PLLC, having visited the site, and being familiar with all conditions and requirements of the Work, hereby agrees to furnish all material, labor, equipment and services, including all scheduled allowances, necessary to complete the construction of the above-named project, according to the requirements of the Procurement and Contracting Documents, for the stipulated sum of:

1. ________________________________________________ Dollars ($______________). Please attach additional pages as needed identifying terms and conditions of your bid. The amount above includes the Bid Allowances.

C. BID BREAKDOWN 1. Bid Allowance #1 for Plumbing work…………………………………... $ 16,000.00 2. Bid Allowance #2 for Electrical work………………………………….. $ 15,000.00 3. All other work……………………………………………………….. $_____________

Total Bid……………………………………$______________

1.3 BID ALTERNATES

A. There are no Bid Alternates.

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1.4 BID GUARANTEE

1. The undersigned Bidder agrees to execute a contract for this Work in the above amount and to furnish surety as specified within ten days after a written Notice of Award, if offered within sixty days after receipt of bids, and on failure to do so agrees to forfeit to Owner the attached cash, cashier's check, certified check, U.S. money order, or bid bond. In the event Owner does not offer Notice of Award within the time limits stated above, Owner will return to the undersigned the cash, cashier's check, certified check, U.S. money order, or bid bond.

1.5 SUBCONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS

1. Upon request, the bidder shall submit a list of proposed sub-contractors and suppliers.

1.6 TIME OF COMPLETION

A. The undersigned Bidder proposes and agrees hereby to commence the Work of the Contract Documents on a date specified in a written Notice to Proceed to be issued by Architect, and shall fully complete the Work within _______________calendar days.

1.7 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ADDENDA

A. The undersigned Bidder acknowledges receipt of and use of the following Addenda in the preparation of this Bid:

1. Addendum No. 1, dated ____________________. 2. Addendum No. 2, dated ____________________. 3. Addendum No. 3, dated ____________________.

1.8 CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE

A. The undersigned further states that it is a duly licensed contractor or builder, for the type of work proposed, in the State of Michigan and that all fees, permits, etc., pursuant to submitting this proposal have been paid in full.

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BID FORM 00 41 13 - 3

1.9 SUBMISSION OF BID

Respectfully submitted this ______day of ____________, 2020. Submitted By: _______________________________

(Name of bidding firm or corporation)

Authorized Signature: _______________________________

(Handwritten signature)

Signed By: _______________________________

(Type or print name)

Title: _______________________________

(Owner/Partner/President/Vice President)

Street Address: _______________________________

City, State, Zip _______________________________

Phone: _______________________________

License No.: _______________________________

Federal ID No.: _______________________________


SUMMARY 01 10 00 - 1

SECTION 01 10 00 SUMMARY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section includes descriptions of the project team, the Scope of Work, and work restrictions.

1.2 PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Project Name: SECOND FLOOR RENOVATIONS at PATHWAYS COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH

B. Project Location: 200 W. Spring Street, Marquette, Michigan

C. Owner: Pathways Community Mental Health

D. Owner’s Representative: Duane Rogers, Facilities

E. Architect: Sanders & Czapski Associates, PLLC, Marquette, Michigan.

F. The project consists of the renovation of approximately 2,500 sq. ft. of existing office space. The work consists of minor demolition, new gypsum board and metal stud partitions, carpet, knock-down hollow metal frames and solid core flush wood doors, painting, toilet room accessories, plumbing, plumbing fixtures and minor electrical.

1.3 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. Contractor's Use of the Site: The Pathways Community Mental Health office building will be open for business throughout the construction period. The building and site will be subject to normal customer and employee use, although the second floor area where the work will be performed is not presently occupied by office staff. The contractor shall be responsible for coordinating construction activities on the site to not interfere with normal business operations.

1. Perform construction only during normal working hours 7 AM to 6 PM Monday thru Friday, other than holidays, unless otherwise agreed to in advance by Owner. Clean up work areas and return to usable condition at the end of each work period.

B. On-Site Work Hours: Limit work in the existing building to normal business working hours of 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless otherwise indicated.

1. Weekend Hours: Coordinate with Owner. 2. Early Morning Hours: Coordinate with Owner.

SUMMARY 01 10 00 - 2

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 01 10 00

PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES 01 20 00 - 1

SECTION 01 20 00 PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section includes bid allowances, bid unit prices, bid alternates and procedures for payment requests.

1.2 ALLOWANCES

A. Advise Architect of the date when selection and purchase of each product or system described by an allowance must be completed to avoid delaying the Work.

B. At Architect's request, obtain proposals for each allowance for use in making final selections. Include recommendations that are relevant to performing the Work.

C. Purchase products and systems selected by Architect from the designated supplier.

D. Submit invoices or delivery slips to show actual quantities of materials delivered to the site for use in fulfillment of each allowance.

E. Allowance shall include cost to Contractor of specific products and materials ordered by Owner or selected by Architect under allowance and shall include taxes, freight and delivery to Project site.

F. Unless otherwise indicated, Contractor's costs for receiving and handling at Project site, labor, installation, overhead and profit, and similar costs related to products and materials under allowance shall be included as part of the Contract Sum and not part of the allowance.

1.3 UNIT PRICES

A. Unit price is an amount incorporated in the Agreement, applicable during the duration of the Work as a price per unit of measurement for materials, equipment, or services, or a portion of the Work, added to or deducted from the Contract Sum by appropriate modification, if the scope of Work or estimated quantities of Work required by the Contract Documents are increased or decreased.

B. Unit prices include all necessary material, plus cost for delivery, installation, insurance, applicable taxes, overhead, and profit.

C. Measurement and Payment: See individual Specification Sections for work that requires establishment of unit prices. Methods of measurement and payment for unit prices are specified in those Sections.


1.4 ALTERNATES

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. Alternates described in this Section are part of the Work only if enumerated in the Agreement.

2. 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.

B. Coordination: Revise 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.

C. Notification: Immediately following award of the Contract, notify each party involved, in writing, whether alternates have been accepted, rejected, or deferred for later consideration.

1.5 PAYMENT PROCEDURES

A. Submit a Schedule of Values at least five days before the initial Application for Payment. Break down the Contract Sum into at least one line item for each Specification Section in the Project Manual table of contents. Coordinate the schedule of values with Contractor's construction schedule.

1. Arrange schedule of values consistent with format of AIA Document G703. 2. Round amounts to nearest whole dollar; total shall equal the Contract Sum. 3. 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.

4. Provide separate line items in the schedule of values for initial cost of materials and for total installed value of that part of the Work.

5. Provide a separate line item in the schedule of values for each allowance.

B. Application for Payment Forms: Use AIA Document G702 – “Application and Certificate for Payment” and AIA Document G703 – “Continuation Sheet” as form for Applications for Payment. Other forms in similar format are also acceptable.

C. Submit three copies of each application for payment according to the schedule established in Owner/Contractor Agreement.

1. Notarize and execute by a person authorized to sign legal documents on behalf of Contractor.


2. With each Application for Payment, submit waivers of mechanic's liens from subcontractors, sub-subcontractors, and suppliers for construction period covered by the previous application.

3. Submit final Application for Payment with or preceeded by conditional final waivers from every entity involved with performance of the Work covered by the application who is lawfully entitled to a lien.

a. Include insurance certificates, proof that taxes, fees, and similar obligations were paid, and evidence that claims have been settled.

b. Include affidavit of payment of debts and claims on AIA Document G706 – “Contractor’s Affidavit of Payment of Debts and Liens”.

c. Include affidavit of release of liens on AIA Document G706A – “Contractor’s Affidavit of Release of Liens”.

d. Include consent of surety to final payment on AIA Document G707 – “Consent of Surety to Final Payment”.

e. Submit final meter readings for utilities, a record of stored fuel, and similar data as of the date of Substantial Completion or when Owner took possession of and assumed responsibility for corresponding elements of the Work.


PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 SCHEDULE OF ALLOWANCES

A. Bid Allowance #1: Plumbing. Allowance Amount: $ 16,000.00. (Sixteen thousand dollars).

This allowance shall be for all plumbing work to install plumbing fixtures in the new unisex bathroom. Fixtures include a floor mounted water closet, lavatory and faucet. Connect water supply piping and sanitary piping to the existing plumbing in the adjacent plumbing chase serving the women’s bathroom. This allowance also includes removing the existing sink and faucet from the cabinets and installing a new sink and faucet in the new cabinets located in General Office ‘A’. The new sink shall be connected to the existing plumbing lines.

The contractor shall submit material receipts and labor charges for the work. The contract amount will be adjusted accordingly.

B. Bid Allowance #2: Electrical. Allowance Amount: $ 15,000.00. (Fifteen thousand dollars).

This allowance shall be for the removal of existing electrical items (switches, receptacles, phone and data receptacles) located in walls being removed, and installation of new items in the new walls. It also includes relocation of light fixtures and re-wiring of light fixtures and switches as noted on the drawings.

The contractor shall submit material receipts and labor charges for the work. The contract amount will be adjusted accordingly.


3.2 SCHEDULE OF UNIT PRICES

A. Not Applicable.

3.3 SCHEDULE OF ALTERNATES

A. Not Applicable. There are no Bid Alternates.


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SECTION 01 25 00 SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section includes the procedures to be followed for submitting a formal request for changes in specified products, materials and equipment.

1.2 SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

A. Substitutions include changes in products, materials, equipment, and methods of construction from those required by the Contract Documents and proposed by Contractor.

B. 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 contractor’s standard form or transmittal letter. 2. Submit requests within fourteen days after the Notice to Proceed or the Notice of Award. 3. Identify product to be replaced and show compliance with requirements for substitutions.

Include a detailed comparison of significant qualities of proposed substitution with those of the Work specified, a list of changes needed to other parts of the Work required to accommodate proposed substitution, and any proposed changes in the Contract Sum or the Contract Time should the substitution be accepted.

C. Architect will review proposed substitutions and notify Contractor of their acceptance or rejection by Change Order. If necessary, Architect will request additional information or documentation for evaluation.

1. Architect will notify Contractor of acceptance or rejection of proposed substitution within ten days of receipt of request, or five days of receipt of additional information or documentation, whichever is later.

D. Do not submit unapproved substitutions on Shop Drawings or other submittals.




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SECTION 01 26 00 CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section includes administrative and procedural requirements for changes to the contract involving changes to the Contract Sum and Contract Time.

1.2 CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

A. Architect will issue supplemental instructions authorizing minor changes in the Work, not involving adjustment to the Contract Sum or the Contract Time, on AIA Document G710, "Architect's Supplemental Instructions."

B. Owner-Initiated Proposal Requests: Architect will issue a detailed description of proposed changes in the Work.

1. Proposal Requests are not instructions either to stop work in progress or to execute the proposed change.

2. Within fourteen days after receipt of Proposal Request, submit a quotation estimating cost adjustments to the Contract Sum and the Contract Time.

C. Contractor-Initiated Proposals: If latent or changed conditions require modifications to the Contract, Contractor may initiate a claim by submitting a request for a change to Architect.

D. On Owner's approval of a Proposal Request, Architect will issue a Change Order for signatures of Owner and Contractor on AIA Document G701 – “Change Order”, for all changes to the Contract Sum or the Contract Time.

E. Architect may issue a Construction Change Directive on AIA Document G714 – “Construction Change Directive”. Construction Change Directive instructs Contractor to proceed with a change in the Work, for subsequent inclusion in a Change Order.

1. Construction 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.

F. Documentation: Maintain detailed records on a time and material basis of work required by the Construction Change Directive. 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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ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS 01 30 00 - 1

SECTION 01 30 00 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section includes administrative procedures for project management requirements, shop drawing and product sample submittals, and construction schedule submittal.

1.2 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

A. Subcontract List: Submit a written summary identifying individuals or firms proposed for each portion of the Work.

B. Key Personnel Names: Within five days of starting construction operations, submit a list of key personnel assignments, including superintendent and other personnel in attendance at Project site. List e-mail addresses and telephone numbers.

C. Coordinate construction operations included in different Sections of the Specifications to ensure efficient and orderly installation of each part of the Work.

D. Requests for Information (RFIs): On discovery of the need for additional information or interpretation of the Contract Documents, Contractor shall prepare and submit an RFI. Use AIA Document G716, - “Request for Information”, or contractor forms acceptable to Architect and Owner. All RFI’s shall be sequentially numbered.

E. Schedule and conduct progress meetings at Project site at monthly intervals. Notify Owner and Architect of meeting dates and times. Require attendance of each subcontractor or other entity concerned with current progress or involved in planning, coordination, or performance of future activities.

1. The Architect or another designated party will record all meeting minutes and distribute to everyone concerned, including Owner, Contractor and Architect.

1.3 SUBMITTAL ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

A. Architect's Digital Data Files: Electronic digital data files of the Contract Drawings will not be provided by Architect for Contractor's use in preparing submittals.

B. Coordinate each submittal with fabrication, purchasing, testing, delivery, other submittals, and related activities that require sequential activity.

1. 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 resubmittals.

2. Submit six copies of each action submittal. Architect will forward one copy of the processed submittal to the Owner and will return four copies to the Contractor.

3. Submit three copies of each informational submittal. Architect will not return copies.


4. Architect will return submittals, without review, received from sources other than Contractor.

C. Paper Submittals: Place a permanent label or title block on each submittal for identification. Provide a space approximately 6 by 8 inches on label or beside title block to record Contractor's review and approval markings and action taken by Architect. Include the following information on the label:

1. Project name. 2. Date. 3. Name and address of Contractor. 4. Name and address of subcontractor or supplier. 5. Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.

D. Electronic Submittals: Identify and incorporate information in each electronic submittal file as follows:

1. Assemble complete submittal package into a single indexed file incorporating submittal requirements of a single Specification Section and transmittal form with links enabling navigation to each item.

2. Name file with unique identifier, including project identifier, Specification Section number, and revision identifier.

3. Provide means for insertion to permanently record Contractor's review and approval markings and action taken by Architect.

E. Identify options requiring selection by Architect.

F. Identify deviations from the Contract Documents on submittals.

G. Contractor's Construction Schedule Submittal Procedure:

1. Submit required submittals in the following format:

a. Working electronic copy of schedule file, where indicated. b. PDF electronic file. c. Three paper copies.

2. Contractor's Construction Schedule: Initial schedule, of size required to display entire schedule for entire construction period.

a. Submit a working electronic copy of schedule, using software indicated, and labeled to comply with requirements for submittals. Include type of schedule (initial or updated) and date on label.

3. Coordinate Contractor's construction schedule with the schedule of values, list of subcontracts, submittal schedule, progress reports, payment requests, and other required schedules and reports.


PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. General Submittal Procedure Requirements: Prepare and submit submittals required by individual Specification Sections.

1. Post electronic submittals as PDF electronic files directly to Project Web site or Architect's FTP site specifically established for Project.

a. Architect will return annotated file. Annotate and retain one copy of file as an electronic Project record document file.

2. Submit electronic submittals via email as PDF electronic files.

a. Architect will return annotated file. Annotate and retain one copy of file as an electronic Project record document file.

2.2 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Submit three paper copies of each submittal unless otherwise indicated. Architect will return two copies to Contractor.

B. Product Data: Mark each copy to show applicable products and options. Include the following:

1. Manufacturer's written recommendations, product specifications, and installation instructions.

2. Wiring diagrams showing factory-installed wiring. 3. Printed performance curves and operational range diagrams. 4. Testing by recognized testing agency. 5. Compliance with specified standards and requirements.

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. Submit on sheets at least 8-1/2 by 11 inches but no larger than 30 by 42 inches. Include the following:

1. Dimensions and identification of products. 2. Fabrication and installation drawings and roughing-in and setting diagrams. 3. Wiring diagrams showing field-installed wiring. 4. Notation of coordination requirements. 5. Notation of dimensions established by field measurement.

D. Samples: Submit Samples for review of kind, color, pattern, and texture and for a comparison of these characteristics between submittal and actual component as delivered and installed. Include name of manufacturer and product name on label.

1. If variation is inherent in material or product, submit at least three sets of paired units that show variations.


2.3 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Informational Submittals: Submit three paper copies of each submittal unless otherwise indicated. Architect will not return copies.

B. Qualification Data: Include lists of completed projects with project names and addresses, names and addresses of architects and owners, and other information specified.

C. Product Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that product complies with requirements in the Contract Documents.

2.4 DELEGATED DESIGN SERVICES

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.

2.5 CONTRACTOR'S CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

A. Gantt-Chart Schedule: Submit a comprehensive, fully developed, horizontal Gantt-chart-type schedule within fourteen days of date established for the Notice to Proceed or the Notice of Award.

B. Preparation: Indicate each significant construction activity separately. Identify first workday of each week with a continuous vertical line.

C. Cost Correlation: Superimpose a cost correlation timeline, indicating planned and actual costs. On the line, show planned and actual dollar volume of the Work performed as of planned and actual dates used for preparation of payment requests.

D. Recovery Schedule: When periodic update indicates the Work is fourteen or more calendar days behind the current approved schedule, submit a separate recovery schedule indicating means by which Contractor intends to regain compliance with the schedule. Indicate changes to working hours, working days, crew sizes, and equipment required to achieve compliance, and indicate date by which recovery will be accomplished.


PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 SUBMITTAL 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. Architect will review each action submittal, make marks to indicate corrections or modifications required, will stamp each submittal with an action stamp, and will mark stamp appropriately to indicate action.

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. Submittals not required by the Contract Documents may not be reviewed and may be discarded.

3.2 CONTRACTOR'S CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

A. Updating: At monthly intervals, update schedule to reflect actual construction progress and activities. Issue schedule one week before each regularly scheduled progress meeting.

1. As the Work progresses, indicate Actual Completion percentage for each activity.

B. Distribute copies of approved schedule to Owner, Architect, subcontractors, testing and inspecting agencies, and parties identified by Contractor with a need-to-know schedule responsibility. When revisions are made, distribute updated schedules to the same parties.


QUALITY REQUIREMENTS 01 40 00 - 1

SECTION 01 40 00 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section includes quality control, testing and inspection requirements.

1.2 SECTION REQUIREMENTS

A. 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.

B. Referenced Standards: If compliance with two or more standards is specified and the standards establish different or conflicting requirements, comply with the most stringent requirement. Refer uncertainties to Architect for a decision.

C. Minimum Quantity or Quality Levels: The quantity or quality level shown or specified shall be the minimum. The actual installation may exceed the minimum within reasonable limits. Indicated numeric values are minimum or maximum, as appropriate, for the context of requirements. Refer uncertainties to Architect for a decision.

D. Contractor's Statement of Responsibility: When required by authorities having jurisdiction, submit copy of written statement of responsibility sent to authorities having jurisdiction before starting work on the following systems:

1. Seismic-force-resisting system, designated seismic system, or component listed in the designated seismic system quality-assurance plan prepared by Architect.

2. Main wind-force-resisting system or a wind-resisting component listed in the wind-force-resisting system quality-assurance plan prepared by Architect.

E. Test and Inspection Reports: Prepare and submit certified written reports specified in other Sections. 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 reinspecting.

F. Permits, Licenses, and Certificates: For Owner's records, submit copies of permits, licenses, certifications, inspection reports, notices, receipts for fee payments, and similar documents, established for compliance with standards and regulations bearing on performance of the Work.

G. 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.

H. Testing Agency Qualifications: An independent agency with the experience and capability to conduct testing and inspecting indicated; and where required by authorities having jurisdiction, that is acceptable to authorities.

I. Retesting/Reinspecting: Regardless of whether original tests or inspections were Contractor's responsibility, provide quality-control services, including retesting and reinspecting, for construction that replaced Work that failed to comply with the Contract Documents.

J. 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 of irregularities or deficiencies in the Work observed during performance of its services.

2. Do not release, revoke, alter, or increase requirements of the Contract Documents or approve or accept any portion of the Work.

3. Do not perform any duties of Contractor.

K. Associated Services: Cooperate with testing agencies and provide reasonable auxiliary services as requested. 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. Security and protection for samples and for testing and inspecting equipment.

L. 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.

M. Special Tests and Inspections: Owner will engage a qualified testing agency to conduct special tests and inspections required by authorities having jurisdiction.

N. Special Tests and Inspections: Conducted by a qualified testing agency as required by authorities having jurisdiction, as indicated in individual Specification Sections.



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.

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


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SECTION 01 42 00 REFERENCES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section includes abbreviations, acronyms and trade names references throughout this specification.

1.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Publication Dates: Comply with standards in effect as of date of the Contract Documents unless otherwise indicated.

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

AA Aluminum Association, Inc. (The) 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 AATCC American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists ABAA Air Barrier Association of America ABMA American Bearing Manufacturers Association ACI American Concrete Institute ACPA American Concrete Pipe Association AEIC Association of Edison Illuminating Companies, Inc. (The) AF&PA American Forest & Paper Association AGA American Gas Association AHAM Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers


AHRI Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute, The 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 ALSC American Lumber Standard Committee, Incorporated AMCA Air Movement and Control Association International, Inc. ANSI American National Standards Institute AOSA Association of Official Seed Analysts, Inc. APA Architectural Precast Association APA APA - The Engineered Wood Association API American Petroleum Institute ARI Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Institute ARMA Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers ASCE/SEI American Society of Civil Engineers/Structural Engineering Institute (See ASCE) ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers ASME ASME International (American Society of Mechanical Engineers International) ASSE American Society of Sanitary Engineering ASTM ASTM International (American Society for Testing and Materials International) AWCI Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry AWCMA American Window Covering Manufacturers Association (Now WCMA) AWI Architectural Woodwork Institute


AWPA American Wood Protection Association (Formerly: American Wood Preservers' Association) AWS American Welding Society AWWA American Water Works Association BHMA Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association BIA Brick Industry Association (The) BICSI BICSI, Inc. BIFMA BIFMA International (Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer's Association International) BISSC Baking Industry Sanitation Standards Committee CCC Carpet Cushion Council CDA Copper Development Association CEA Canadian Electricity Association CEA Consumer Electronics Association CFFA Chemical Fabrics & Film Association, Inc. CGA Compressed Gas Association CIMA Cellulose Insulation Manufacturers Association CISCA Ceilings & Interior Systems Construction Association CISPI Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute CLFMI Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute CPA Composite Panel Association CPPA Corrugated Polyethylene Pipe Association CRI Carpet and Rug Institute (The) CRRC Cool Roof Rating Council CRSI Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute CSA Canadian Standards Association


CSA CSA International (Formerly: IAS - International Approval Services) CSI Cast Stone Institute CSI Construction Specifications Institute (The) CSSB Cedar Shake & Shingle Bureau CTI Cooling Technology Institute (Formerly: Cooling Tower Institute) DHI Door and Hardware Institute EIA Electronic Industries Alliance EIMA EIFS Industry Members Association EJCDC Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee EJMA Expansion Joint Manufacturers Association, Inc. ESD ESD Association (Electrostatic Discharge Association) ETL SEMCO Intertek ETL SEMCO (Formerly: ITS - Intertek Testing Service NA) FM Approvals FM Approvals LLC FM Global FM Global (Formerly: FMG - FM Global) FRSA Florida Roofing, Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors Association, Inc. FSA Fluid Sealing Association FSC Forest Stewardship Council GA Gypsum Association GANA Glass Association of North America GRI (Part of GSI) GS Green Seal GSI Geosynthetic Institute HI Hydronics Institute


HI/GAMA Hydronics Institute/Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association Division of Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) HMMA Hollow Metal Manufacturers Association (Part of NAAMM) HPVA Hardwood Plywood & Veneer Association IAPSC International Association of Professional Security Consultants ICBO International Conference of Building Officials ICEA Insulated Cable Engineers Association, Inc. ICPA International Cast Polymer Association ICRI International Concrete Repair Institute, Inc. IEC International Electrotechnical Commission IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (The) IESNA Illuminating Engineering Society of North America IEST Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology IGMA Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance ILI Indiana Limestone Institute of America, Inc. ISA Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society, The ISO International Organization for Standardization Available from ANSI ISSFA International Solid Surface Fabricators Association ITS Intertek Testing Service NA (Now ETL SEMCO) ITU International Telecommunication Union KCMA Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association LGSEA Light Gauge Steel Engineers Association LPI Lightning Protection Institute MBMA Metal Building Manufacturers Association MCA Metal Construction Association


MFMA Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association, Inc. MFMA Metal Framing Manufacturers Association, Inc. MH Material Handling (Now MHIA) MHIA Material Handling Industry of America MIA Marble Institute of America MPI Master Painters Institute MSS Manufacturers Standardization Society of The Valve and Fittings Industry Inc. NAAMM National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers NACE NACE International (National Association of Corrosion Engineers International) NADCA National Air Duct Cleaners Association NAGWS National Association for Girls and Women in Sport NAIMA North American Insulation Manufacturers Association NBGQA National Building Granite Quarries Association, Inc. NCMA National Concrete Masonry Association NCTA National Cable & Telecommunications Association NEBB National Environmental Balancing Bureau NECA National Electrical Contractors Association NeLMA Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers' Association NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association NETA InterNational Electrical Testing Association NFPA NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) NFRC National Fenestration Rating Council NGA National Glass Association NHLA National Hardwood Lumber Association


NLGA National Lumber Grades Authority NOFMA NOFMA: The Wood Flooring Manufacturers Association (Formerly: National Oak Flooring Manufacturers Association) NOMMA National Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metals Association NRCA National Roofing Contractors Association NRMCA National Ready Mixed Concrete Association NSF NSF International (National Sanitation Foundation International) NSSGA National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association NTMA National Terrazzo & Mosaic Association, Inc. (The) PCI Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute PDI Plumbing & Drainage Institute PGI PVC Geomembrane Institute PTI Post-Tensioning Institute RCSC Research Council on Structural Connections RFCI Resilient Floor Covering Institute RIS Redwood Inspection Service SAE SAE International SCAQMD South Coast Air Quality Management District SCTE Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers SDI Steel Deck Institute SDI Steel Door Institute SEFA Scientific Equipment and Furniture Association SEI/ASCE Structural Engineering Institute/American Society of Civil Engineers (See ASCE) SIA Security Industry Association SJI Steel Joist Institute


SMA Screen Manufacturers Association SMACNA Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association SMPTE Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers SPFA Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (Formerly: SPI/SPFD - The Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc.; Spray

Polyurethane Foam Division) SPIB Southern Pine Inspection Bureau (The) SPRI Single Ply Roofing Industry SSINA Specialty Steel Industry of North America SSPC SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings STI Steel Tank Institute SWI Steel Window Institute TCNA Tile Council of North America, Inc. TEMA Tubular Exchanger Manufacturers Association TIA/EIA Telecommunications Industry Association/Electronic Industries Alliance TMS The Masonry Society TPI Truss Plate Institute, Inc. TPI Turfgrass Producers International TRI Tile Roofing Institute UL Underwriters Laboratories Inc. UNI Uni-Bell PVC Pipe Association USGBC U.S. Green Building Council USITT United States Institute for Theatre Technology, Inc. WASTEC Waste Equipment Technology Association WCLIB West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau WCMA Window Covering Manufacturers Association


WDMA Window & Door Manufacturers Association (Formerly: NWWDA - National Wood Window and Door Association) WI Woodwork Institute (Formerly: WIC - Woodwork Institute of California) WIC Woodwork Institute of California (Now WI) WMMPA Wood Moulding & Millwork Producers Association WSRCA Western States Roofing Contractors Association WWPA Western Wood Products Association

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

DIN Deutsches Institut fur Normung e.V. IAPMO International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials ICC International Code Council ICC-ES ICC Evaluation Service, Inc. DIN Deutsches Institut fur Normung e.V. IAPMO International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials ICC International Code Council ICC-ES ICC Evaluation Service, Inc.




TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS 01 50 00 - 1

SECTION 01 50 00 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section includes temporary utilities and facilities for support, security and protection.


A. Use Charges: Installation and removal of and use charges for temporary facilities shall be included in the Contract Sum unless otherwise indicated.

B. Water and Electric Power: Provide connections and extensions of services as required for construction operations.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 TEMPORARY FACILITIES

A. Provide field office, storage areas, and other support facilities as necessary for construction operations. Contractor is responsible for securing all such areas used for storage and field office.

2.2 EQUIPMENT

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

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 TEMPORARY UTILITY INSTALLATION

A. General: Contractor is responsible for hook up of all temporary electric and water services required for construction operations. Water and electricity is available at the existing building and shall be furnished by the Owner at no charge to the contractor.

B. Sanitary Facilities:

1. Contractor is responsible for providing temporary, portable toilet facilities for worker’s use. Toilet facilities in the Pathways office builidng will not be available for contractor’s use.

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3.2 SUPPORT FACILITIES INSTALLATION

A. Waste Disposal Facilities: Provide waste-collection containers in sizes adequate to handle waste from construction operations. Comply with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

3.3 SECURITY AND PROTECTION FACILITIES INSTALLATION

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

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

C. Construct barriers / passageways to allow for the free and safe passage of employees and customers throughout the construction period.

3.4 MOISTURE AND MOLD CONTROL

A. Before installation of weather barriers, protect materials from water damage and keep porous and organic materials from coming into prolonged contact with concrete.

1. Protect stored and installed material from flowing or standing water. 2. Remove standing water from decks. 3. Keep deck openings covered or dammed.

B. After installation of weather barriers but before full enclosure and conditioning of building, protect as follows:

1. Do not load or install drywall or porous materials into partially enclosed building. 2. Discard water-damaged material. 3. Do not install material that is wet. 4. Discard, replace, or clean stored or installed material that begins to grow mold. 5. Perform work in a sequence that allows any wet materials adequate time to dry before

enclosing the material in drywall or other interior finishes.

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. 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.

C. At Substantial Completion, repair, renovate, and clean permanent facilities used during construction period.


PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS 01 60 00 - 1

SECTION 01 60 00 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section includes product selection and handling and product substitutions.


A. The term "product" includes the terms "material," "equipment," "system," and terms of similar intent.

B. Comparable Product Requests: Submit request for consideration of each comparable product. Identify product or fabrication or installation method to be replaced.

1. Show compliance with requirements for comparable product requests. 2. Architect will review the proposed product and notify Contractor of its acceptance or

rejection.

C. Basis-of-Design Product Specification Submittal: Show compliance with requirements.

D. Compatibility of Options: If Contractor is given option of selecting between two or more products, select product compatible with products previously selected.

E. Deliver, store, and handle products using means and methods that will prevent damage, deterioration, and loss, including theft. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions.

1. Schedule delivery to minimize long-term storage at Project site and to prevent overcrowding of construction spaces.

2. Deliver products to Project site in manufacturer's original sealed container or packaging, complete with labels and instructions for handling, storing, unpacking, protecting, and installing.

3. Inspect products on delivery to ensure compliance with the Contract Documents and to ensure that products are undamaged and properly protected.

4. Store materials in a manner that will not endanger Project structure. 5. Store products that are subject to damage by the elements, under cover in a weathertight

enclosure above ground, with ventilation adequate to prevent condensation.

F. 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.


PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PRODUCT SELECTION PROCEDURES

A. Provide products that comply with the Contract Documents, are undamaged, and, unless otherwise indicated, are new at the time of installation.

1. Provide products complete with accessories, trim, finish, and other devices and components needed for a complete installation and the intended use and effect.

2. Where products are accompanied by the term "as selected," Architect will make selection.

3. Descriptive, performance, and reference standard requirements in the Specifications establish salient characteristics of products.

B. Where the following headings are used to list products or manufacturers, the Contractor's options for product selection are as follows:

1. Products:

a. Where requirements include "one of the following," provide one of the products listed that complies with requirements.

b. Where requirements do not include "one of the following," provide one of the products listed that complies with requirements or a comparable product.

2. Manufacturers:

a. Where requirements include "one of the following," provide a product that complies with requirements by one of the listed manufacturers.

b. Where requirements do not include "one of the following," provide a product that complies with requirements by one of the listed manufacturers or another manufacturer.

3. Basis-of-Design Product: Provide the product named, or indicated on the Drawings, or a comparable product by one of the listed manufacturers.

C. Where Specifications require "match Architect's sample," provide a product that complies with requirements and matches Architect's sample. Architect's decision will be final on whether a proposed product matches.

D. Where Specifications include the phrase "as selected by Architect from manufacturer's full range" or similar phrase, select a product that complies with requirements. Architect will select color, gloss, pattern, density, or texture from manufacturer's product line that includes both standard and premium items.

2.2 COMPARABLE PRODUCTS

A. Architect will consider Contractor's request for comparable product when the following conditions are satisfied:


1. Evidence that the proposed product does not require 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.

3. List of similar installations for completed projects, if requested. 4. Samples, if requested.

B. Submit requests for product substitutions in accordance with 01 25 00 Substitution Procedures.



EXECUTION AND CLOSEOUT REQUIREMENTS 01 70 00 - 1

SECTION 01 70 00 EXECUTION AND CLOSEOUT REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section includes examination and preparation, cutting and patching, installation, and project closeout requirements.

1.2 EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS

A. Certificates: Submit certificate signed by land surveyor certifying that location and elevation of improvements comply with requirements, if required.

B. Cutting and Patching:

1. Structural Elements: When cutting and patching structural elements, notify Architect of locations and details of cutting and await directions from Architect before proceeding. Shore, brace, and support structural elements during cutting and patching.

2. Operational Elements: Do not cut and patch operating elements and related components in a manner that results in reducing their capacity to perform as intended or that results in increased maintenance or decreased operational life or safety.

3. Visual Elements: Do not cut and patch construction in a manner that results in visual evidence of cutting and patching. Do not cut and patch exposed construction in a manner that would, in Architect's opinion, reduce the building's aesthetic qualities.

C. Manufacturer's Installation Instructions: Obtain and maintain on-site manufacturer's written recommendations and instructions for installation of products and equipment.

1.3 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Contractor's List of Incomplete Items: Initial submittal at Substantial Completion.

B. Certified List of Incomplete Items: Final submittal at Final Completion.

C. Operation and Maintenance Data: Submit two copies of manual.

D. Record Drawings: Submit one set of marked-up record prints.

E. Record Product Data: Submit one paper copy of each submittal.

1.4 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION PROCEDURES

A. Prepare a list of items to be completed and corrected, known as a “Punch List”, the value of items on the list, and reasons why the Work is not complete.


B. Submittals Prior to Substantial Completion: Before requesting Substantial Completion inspection, complete the following:

1. Obtain and submit releases from authorities having jurisdiction permitting Owner unrestricted use of the Work and access to services and utilities. Include occupancy permits, operating certificates, and similar releases.

2. Submit closeout submittals specified in other sections, including project record documents, operation and maintenance manuals, property surveys, similar final record information, warranties, workmanship bonds, maintenance service agreements, final certifications, and similar documents.

3. Submit maintenance material submittals specified in other sections, including tools, spare parts, extra materials, and similar items, and deliver to location designated by Architect.

4. Submit test/adjust/balance records. 5. Submit changeover information related to Owner's occupancy, use, operation, and

maintenance.

C. Procedures Prior to Substantial Completion: Before requesting Substantial Completion inspection, complete the following:

1. Advise Owner of pending insurance changeover requirements. 2. Make final changeover of permanent locks and deliver keys to Owner. 3. Complete startup and testing of systems and equipment. 4. Perform preventive maintenance on equipment used prior to Substantial Completion. 5. Advise Owner of changeover in heat and other utilities. 6. Participate with Owner in conducting inspection and walkthrough with local emergency

responders. 7. Remove temporary facilities and controls. 8. Complete final cleaning requirements, including touchup painting. 9. Touch up and otherwise repair and restore marred exposed finishes to eliminate visual

defects.

D. Inspection: Submit a written request for inspection for Substantial Completion. On receipt of request, Architect will proceed with inspection or advise Contractor of unfulfilled requirements. Architect will prepare the Certificate of Substantial Completion after inspection or will advise Contractor of items that must be completed or corrected before certificate will be issued.

1.5 FINAL COMPLETION PROCEDURES

A. Submittals Prior to Final Completion: Before requesting inspection for determining final completion, complete the following:

1. Submit a final Application for Payment. 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. Certified copy of the list shall state that each item has been completed or otherwise resolved.

3. Certificate of Insurance: Submit evidence of final, continuing insurance coverage complying with insurance requirements.

4. Submit pest-control final inspection report.


B. 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 final Certificate for Payment after inspection or will advise Contractor of items that must be completed or corrected before certificate will be issued.

1. Reinspection: Request reinspection when the Work identified in previous inspections as incomplete is completed or corrected.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. In-Place Materials: Use materials for patching identical to in-place materials. For exposed surfaces, use materials that visually match in-place adjacent surfaces to the fullest extent possible.

B. 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.

1. Use cleaning products that comply with Green Seal's GS-37, or if GS-37 is not applicable, use products that comply with the California Code of Regulations maximum allowable VOC levels.

2.2 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DOCUMENTATION

A. Directory: Prepare a single, comprehensive directory of emergency, operation, and maintenance data and materials, listing items and their location to facilitate ready access to desired information.

B. Organization: Unless otherwise indicated, organize manual into separate sections for each system and subsystem, and separate sections for each piece of equipment not part of a system.

C. Organize data into three-ring binders with identification on front and spine of each binder, and envelopes for folded drawings. Include the following:

1. Manufacturer's operation and maintenance documentation. 2. Maintenance and service schedules. 3. Maintenance service contracts. Include name and telephone number of service agent. 4. Emergency instructions. 5. Spare parts list and local sources of maintenance materials. 6. Wiring diagrams. 7. Copies of warranties. Include procedures to follow and required notifications for

warranty claims


2.3 RECORD DRAWINGS

A. Record Prints: Maintain a set of prints of the Contract Drawings and Shop Drawings, incorporating new and revised drawings as modifications are issued. Mark to show actual installation where installation varies from that shown originally. Accurately record information in an acceptable drawing technique.

1. Identify and date each record Drawing; include the designation "PROJECT RECORD DRAWING" in a prominent location.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION AND PREPARATION

A. Existing Conditions: The existence and location of underground and other utilities and construction indicated as existing are not guaranteed. Before beginning sitework, investigate and verify the existence and location of underground utilities, mechanical and electrical systems, and other construction affecting the Work. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to contact MissDig or other approved agency to verify the location of all underground utilities prior to commencing work.

B. Before proceeding with each component of the Work, examine substrates, areas, and conditions, with Installer or Applicator present where indicated, for compliance with requirements for installation tolerances and other conditions affecting performance.

1. Verify compatibility with and suitability of substrates. 2. Examine roughing-in for mechanical and electrical systems. 3. Examine walls, floors, and roofs for suitable conditions.

C. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

D. Take field measurements as required to fit the Work properly. Where portions of the Work are indicated to fit to other construction, verify dimensions of other construction by field measurements before fabrication.

E. Verify space requirements and dimensions of items shown diagrammatically on Drawings.

3.2 CONSTRUCTION LAYOUT AND FIELD ENGINEERING

A. Before proceeding to lay out the Work, verify layout information shown on Drawings, in relation to the property survey and existing benchmarks.

B. Engage a land surveyor or professional engineer to lay out the Work using accepted surveying practices. Contractor is responsible for all construction layout and staking.


3.3 INSTALLATION

A. 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. Conceal pipes, ducts, and wiring in finished areas unless otherwise indicated. 3. Maintain minimum headroom clearance of 96 inches in occupied spaces and 90 inches in

unoccupied spaces.

B. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions and recommendations.

C. 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.

D. Templates: Obtain and distribute to the parties involved templates for work specified to be factory prepared and field installed.

E. Attachment: Provide blocking and attachment plates and anchors and fasteners of adequate size and number to securely anchor each component in place. Where size and type of attachments are not indicated, verify size and type required for load conditions.

1. Mounting Heights: Where mounting heights are not indicated, mount components at heights directed by Architect.

F. 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.

G. Use products, cleaners, and installation materials that are not considered hazardous.

3.4 CUTTING AND PATCHING

A. Provide temporary support of work to be cut.

B. Protection: Protect in-place construction during cutting and patching to prevent damage. Provide protection from adverse weather conditions for portions of Project that might be exposed during cutting and patching operations.

C. Where existing services/systems are required to be removed, relocated, or abandoned, bypass such services/systems before cutting to minimize interruption to occupied areas.

D. Cutting: Cut in-place construction using methods least likely to damage elements retained or adjoining construction.

1. Cut holes and slots neatly to minimum size required, and with minimum disturbance of adjacent surfaces. Temporarily cover openings when not in use.

E. Patch with durable seams that are as invisible as possible. Provide materials and comply with installation requirements specified in other Sections.


1. Restore exposed finishes of patched areas and extend finish restoration into adjoining construction in a manner that will minimize evidence of patching and refinishing.

2. Where walls or partitions that are removed extend one finished area into another, patch and repair floor and wall surfaces in the new space. Provide an even surface of uniform finish, color, texture, and appearance.

3. Where patching occurs in a painted surface, prepare substrate and apply primer and intermediate paint coats appropriate for substrate over the patch, and apply final paint coat over entire unbroken surface containing the patch. Provide additional coats until patch blends with adjacent surfaces.

3.5 CLEANING

A. Clean Project site and work areas daily, including common areas. Dispose of materials lawfully.

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. 3. Remove debris from concealed spaces before enclosing the space.

B. Complete the following cleaning operations before requesting inspection for certification of Substantial Completion:

1. Clean Project site, yard, and grounds, in areas disturbed by construction activities. Sweep paved areas; remove stains, spills, and foreign deposits. Rake grounds that are neither planted nor paved to a smooth, even-textured surface.

2. Sweep paved areas broom clean. Remove spills, stains, and other foreign deposits. 3. Remove labels that are not permanent. 4. Clean transparent materials, including mirrors. Remove excess glazing compounds. 5. Clean exposed finishes to a dust-free condition, free of stains, films, and foreign

substances. Sweep concrete floors broom clean. 6. Vacuum carpeted surfaces and wax resilient flooring. 7. Wipe surfaces of mechanical and electrical equipment. Remove excess lubrication and

foreign substances. Clean plumbing fixtures. Clean light fixtures, lamps, globes, and reflectors.

8. Replace disposable air filters and clean permanent air filters. Clean exposed surfaces of diffusers, registers, and grills.

3.6 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL PREPARATION

A. 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.

B. 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.


1. Prepare supplementary text if manufacturers' standard printed data are unavailable and where the information is necessary for proper operation and maintenance of equipment or systems.

C. 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.

3.7 DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING

A. Engage qualified instructors to instruct Owner's personnel to adjust, operate, and maintain systems, subsystems, and equipment not part of a system. Include a detailed review of the following:

1. Include instruction for basis of system design and operational requirements, review of documentation, emergency procedures, operations, adjustments, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs.


COLD-FORMED METAL FRAMING 05 40 00 - 1

SECTION 05 40 00 COLD-FORMED METAL FRAMING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section includes interior non-load bearing steel stud wall framing, miscellaneous framing, fasteners and related accessories.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. 06 10 00 Rough Carpentry

B. 07 21 00 Thermal Insulation

C. 08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames

D. 09 29 00 Gypsum board

E. 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings

1.3 REFERENCES AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

A. Appropriate references included in 01 42 00 References.

B. State of Michigan 2015 Building Code for design load requirements.

C. American Society of Civil Engineers / Structural Engineering Institute (ANSI/SEI) Standard 7-05, “Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures”.

D. American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) – “Residential Steel Framing Manual”.

E. American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) – “SG-973 Cold-Formed Steel Design Manual”.

F. ASTM International – A123, A570, A611, A653, C955.

G. Underwriters Laboratory (UL) – “Fire Resistance Directory”.

H. American Welding Society (AWS) – “Structural Welding Code – Sheet Steel”.

1.4 SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

A. All submittals shall be in accordance with 01 30 00 Administrative Requirements.

B. Manufacturer’s product data indicating dimensions, gage, finish, fasteners and related accessories.


1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. In accordance with 01 40 00 Quality Requirements

B. On work involving load-bearing steel studs, the installer / erector must have a minimum of five years experience in the erection and installation of steel stud structures. Welding procedure and personnel shall conform to AWS D1.3 – “Structural Welding Code – Sheet Steel”.

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Steel studs and joists shall be properly handled, stored off the ground and protected from the weather. Any damaged material shall not be used.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 Manufacturers:

A. Allied Studco.

B. Custom Stud, Inc.

C. Dale/Incor.

D. Clark-Dietrich Metal Framing

E. Substitutions in accordance with 01 25 00 Substitution Procedure.

2.2 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Comply with AISI's "Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing - Prescriptive Method for One and Two Family Dwellings."

B. Comply with AWS D1.3, "Structural Welding Code - Sheet Steel."

2.3 MATERIALS

A. Recycled Content of Steel Products: Postconsumer recycled content plus one-half of preconsumer recycled content not less than twenty-five percent.

B. Galvanized-Steel Sheet: ASTM A 653/A 653M, G60 zinc coated; Structural Steel (SS); [Grade 33] [Grade 50, Class 1 or 2].

C. Steel Studs: C-shaped, with flange width of not less than 1-5/8 inches, minimum uncoated steel. Sizes noted on the drawings.

D. Steel Track: U-shaped, minimum uncoated metal thickness same as studs used with track, with flange widths of 1-1/4 inches for studs of web depths indicated.

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2.4 ACCESSORIES

A. Accessories: Fabricate from the same material and finish used for framing members, of manufacturer's standard thickness and configuration, unless otherwise indicated.

B. Cast-in-Place Anchor Bolts: ASTM F 1554, Grade 36, threaded carbon-steel hex-headed bolts and carbon-steel nuts; and flat, hardened-steel washers; zinc coated by hot-dip process according to ASTM A 153/A 153M, Class C.

C. Mechanical Fasteners: Corrosion-resistant coated, self-drilling, self-threading steel drill screws.

D. Insulation: ASTM C 665, Type I, unfaced mineral-fiber blankets.

E. Galvanizing Repair Paint: SSPC-Paint 20 or DOD-P-21035.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 FRAMING

A. Install framing and accessories level, plumb, square, and true to line, and securely fastened, according to ASTM C 1007. Temporarily brace framing until entire integrated supporting structure has been completed and permanent connections are secured.

1. Cut framing members by sawing or shearing; do not torch cut. 2. Fasten framing members by welding or screw fastening. 3. Install insulation in built-up exterior framing members. 4. Fasten reinforcement plates over web penetrations larger than standard punched

openings.

B. Erection Tolerances: Install cold-formed metal framing with a maximum variation of 1/8 inch in 10 feet and with individual framing members no more than plus or minus 1/8 inch from plan location. Cumulative error shall not exceed minimum fastening requirements of sheathing or other finishing materials.

C. Studs: Install continuous top and bottom tracks securely anchored at corners and ends. Squarely seat studs against webs of top and bottom tracks. Space studs as indicated, set plumb, align, and fasten both flanges of studs to top and bottom tracks.

1. Install and fasten horizontal bridging in stud system, spaced in rows not more than 48 inches apart.

2. Install steel-sheet diagonal bracing straps to both stud flanges, terminate at and fasten to reinforced top and bottom track and anchor to structure.

3. Install miscellaneous framing and connections to provide a complete and stable wall-framing system.

4. Isolate non-load-bearing, curtain-wall framing from building structure using vertical slide clips or deflection track to prevent transfer of vertical loads while providing lateral support.


D. Joists: Install and securely anchor perimeter joist track sized to match joists. Install joists bearing on supporting framing, brace and reinforce, and fasten to both flanges of joist track.

1. Install bridging and fasten bridging at each joist intersection. 2. Install miscellaneous joist framing and connections, including web stiffeners, closure

pieces, clip angles, continuous angles, hold-down angles, anchors, and fasteners.

E. Clean all mud and debris off all steel studs, joists, and tracks.

F. Touch up all surfaces damaged during transport or installation with galvanizing repair paint.


ROUGH CARPENTRY 06 10 00 - 1

SECTION 06 10 00 ROUGH CARPENTRY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section includes general wood framing, nailers, miscellaneous blocking, laminated veneer lumber and pressure-preservative treated wood.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. 05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing

B. 08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames

C. 09 29 00 Gypsum Board



B. State of Michigan Building Code, 2015 Edition.

C. American Forest & Paper Association, WCD1, “Details for Conventional Wood Frame Construction”.

D. ASTM International.

E. American Wood Protection Association.

F. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc (UL) – “Fire Resistance Directory”.



B. ICC-ES evaluation reports for pressure-preservative treated wood.


A. In accordance with 01 40 00 Quality Control.



A. All wood products shall be delivered to the site in a clean, dry and undamaged condition.

B. Store off of the ground and protect from the weather.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 WOOD PRODUCTS, GENERAL

A. Lumber: Provide dressed lumber, S4S, marked with grade stamp of inspection agency.

B. Engineered Wood Products: Acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction and for which current model code research or evaluation reports exist that show compliance with the State of Michigan 2015 Building Code.

1. Allowable Design Stresses: Engineered wood products shall have allowable design stresses, as published by manufacturer, that meet or exceed those indicated. Manufacturer's published values shall be demonstrated by comprehensive testing.

2.2 TREATED MATERIALS

A. Preservative-Treated Materials: AWPA U1; Use Category UC3b for exterior construction not in contact with the ground.

1. Use treatment containing no arsenic or chromium. 2. Kiln-dry lumber after treatment to a maximum moisture content of 19 percent. 3. Mark lumber with treatment quality mark of an inspection agency approved by the ALSC

Board of Review.

B. Provide preservative-treated materials for all rough carpentry noted below unless otherwise indicated.

1. Wood cants, nailers, curbs, equipment support bases, blocking, stripping, and similar members in connection with roofing, flashing, vapor barriers, and waterproofing.

2. Wood sills, blocking, furring, and similar concealed members in contact with masonry or concrete.

3. Wood framing members that are less than 18 inches above the ground. 4. Wood floor plates that are installed over concrete slabs-on-grade.

2.3 FRAMING

A. Dimension Lumber:

1. Maximum Moisture Content: 19 percent for 2-inch nominal thickness or less, no limit for more than 2-inch nominal thickness.

2. Non-Load-Bearing Interior Partitions: Construction or No. 2, any species.


3. Framing Other Than Non-Load-Bearing Interior Partitions: Construction or No. 2 Spruce-pine-fir: NLGA.

4. Exposed Framing: Provide material hand-selected for uniformity of appearance and freedom from characteristics, on exposed surfaces and edges, that would impair finish appearance, including decay, honeycomb, knot-holes, shake, splits, torn grain, and wane.

a. Species: As specified for framing other than non-load-bearing interior partitions. b. Grade: Select Structural.

B. Laminated-Veneer Lumber: Manufactured with exterior-type adhesive complying with ASTM D 2559. Allowable design values determined according to ASTM D 5456.

1. Manufacturers: a. Boise Cascade Corporation. b. Georgia-Pacific. c. Louisiana-Pacific Corporation. d. West Fraser Timber Co., Ltd. e. Weyerhaeuser Company.

2. Extreme Fiber Stress in Bending, Edgewise: 2600 psi for 12-inch nominal- depth members.

3. Modulus of Elasticity, Edgewise: 1,800,000 psi.

2.4 MISCELLANEOUS LUMBER

A. Miscellaneous Dimension Lumber: Standard, Stud, or No. 3 grade with nineteen percent maximum moisture content of any species. Provide for nailers, blocking, and similar members.

2.5 PLYWOOD BACKING PANELS

A. Equipment Backing Panels for telephone, data and other equipment: Plywood, Exterior, AC, fire-retardant treated, not less than 3/4-inch nominal thickness.

2.6 MISCELLANEOUS PRODUCTS

A. Fasteners: Size and type indicated. Where rough carpentry is exposed to weather, in ground contact, or in area of high relative humidity, provide fasteners with hot-dip zinc coating complying with ASTM A 153/A 153M.

1. Power-Driven Fasteners: CABO NER-272. 2. Bolts: Steel bolts complying with ASTM A 307, Grade A; with ASTM A 563 hex nuts

and, where indicated, flat washers.

B. Metal Framing Anchors: Structural capacity, type, and size indicated.

1. Manufacturers: a. Cleveland Steel Specialty Co. b. KC Metals Products, Inc. c. Phoenix Metal Products, Inc.











d. Simpson Strong-Tie Co., Inc. e. USP Structural Connectors.

2. Use anchors made from hot-dip galvanized steel complying with ASTM A 653/A 653M, G60 coating designation for interior locations where stainless steel is not indicated.

3. Use anchors made from stainless steel complying with ASTM A 666, Type 304 for exterior locations and where indicated.

C. Timber Anchors

1. Simpson ‘Strong-Tie Anchor System’, heavy column base anchor #CB-1212. 2. Custom fabricated anchor at top of column as noted on drawings.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Set rough carpentry to required levels and lines, with members plumb, true to line, cut, and fitted. Locate nailers, blocking, and similar supports to comply with requirements for attaching other construction.

B. Framing Standard: Comply with AF&PA's WCD 1, "Details for Conventional Wood Frame Construction," unless otherwise indicated.

C. Do not splice structural members between supports unless otherwise indicated.

D. Securely attach rough carpentry to substrates, complying with the following:

1. CABO NER-272 for power-driven fasteners. 2. Published requirements of metal framing anchor manufacturer. 3. Table R602.3(1), "Fastener Schedule for Structural Members," and Table R602.3(2),

"Alternate Attachments," in ICC's International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings.

E. Clean up all debris and leave all rough carpentry work in a condition acceptable to other trades.




THERMAL INSULATION 07 21 00 - 1

SECTION 07 21 00 THERMAL INSULATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section includes fiberglass insulation for walls and ceilings for sound control.

1.2 RELATED WORK


B. 06 10 00 Rough Carpentry




B. ASTM International.

C. State of Michigan Building Code, 2015 Edition.

D. Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc. (UL).



B. Product data information and product test reports.

C. ICC-ES evaluation reports for foam plastic insulation and cellulose insulation.


A. All material shall be delivered in manufacturer’s cartons and properly stored until ready for use.

B. Protect all insulation material from the weather. Do not use wet insulation material.

THERMAL INSULATION 07 21 00 - 2

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 INSULATION PRODUCTS

A. Fiberglass Ceiling and Wall Insulation: Kraft faced fiberglass batt insulation, 3 ½” minimum thickness, conforming to 16 CFR 1209, 16 CFR 1404 and 16 CFR 460; ASTM C 739 and ASTM E-84: Flame-spread index < 25; Smoke developed index < 450 for ceiling material and < 50 for wall material.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Install insulation in areas and in thicknesses indicated or required to produce R-values indicated. Cut and fit tightly around obstructions and fill voids with insulation.

B. Maintain 3-inch clearance of insulation around recessed lighting fixtures not rated for or protected from contact with insulation.

C. Except for loose-fill insulation and insulation that is friction fitted in stud cavities, bond units to substrate with adhesive or use mechanical anchorage to provide permanent placement and support of units.

D. Clean all scrap insulation from other surfaces.


PENETRATION FIRESTOPPING 07 84 13 - 1

SECTION 07 84 13 PENETRATION FIRESTOPPING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section includes sealants, putty, cement and other products used to seal openings around mechanical, plumbing and electrical equipment penetrations through rated and non-rated wall, floor, and ceiling assemblies.

1.2 RELATED WORK







C. Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc. (UL), “Fire Resistance Ratings”.



B. Product data including smoke and fire resistance test data and ratings, and compliance with testing agency requirements.



B. Installer: Installer shall have a minimum of five years experience in the installation of penetration firestopping.


A. All material shall be delivered in manufacturer’s cartons and clearly marked for the intended installation.


B. Properly store all material until ready for installation.

C. Protect all material from the weather and protect from freezing. Do not use material that has been subject to freezing.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PENETRATION FIRESTOPPING

A. Manufacturers: 1. Grace Construction Products. 2. Hilti, Inc. 3. Johns Manville. 4. Nelson Firestop Products. 5. RectorSeal Corporation. 6. Specified Technologies Inc. 7. 3M Fire Protection Products. 8. Tremco, Inc.; Tremco Fire Protection Systems Group. 9. USG Corporation.

B. Provide penetration firestopping materials that are compatible with one another, substrates, and penetrating items if any.

C. Penetrations in Fire-Resistance-Rated Walls and Horizontal Assemblies: Provide penetration firestopping with ratings determined per ASTM E 814 or UL 1479, based on testing at a positive pressure differential of 0.01-inch wg.

1. F-Rating at Fire-Resistance-Rated Walls: Not less than that of construction penetrated. 2. F-Rating at Horizontal Assemblies: At least 1 hour, but not less than that of construction

penetrated. 3. T-Rating at Horizontal Assemblies: At least 1 hour, but not less than the fire-resistance

rating of construction penetrated except for penetrations within the cavity of a wall.

D. Penetrations in Smoke Barriers: Provide penetration firestopping with ratings determined per UL 1479.

1. L-Rating: Not exceeding 5.0 cfm/sq. ft. of penetration opening at 0.30-inch wg at both ambient and elevated temperatures.

E. Exposed Penetration Firestopping: Provide products with flame-spread and smoke-developed indexes of less than 25 and 450, respectively, as determined per ASTM E 84.

F. Accessories: Provide components for each penetration firestopping system that are needed to install fill materials and to maintain ratings required. Use only those components specified by penetration firestopping manufacturer and approved by qualified testing and inspecting agency.












PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. General: Install penetration firestopping in strict accordance with manufacturer's written installation instructions and published drawings for products and applications indicated. Do not install material if environmental conditions required by the manufacturer are not met. Penetration firestopping shall be installed at all penetrations through both rated and non-rated floor, wall and ceiling assemblies.

B. Identify penetration firestopping with preprinted metal or plastic labels. Attach labels permanently to surfaces adjacent to and within 6 inches of firestopping edge so labels will be visible to anyone seeking to remove penetrating items or firestopping. Include the following information on labels:

1. The words "Warning - Penetration Firestopping - Do Not Disturb. Notify Building Management of Any Damage."

2. Designation of applicable testing and inspecting agency. 3. Manufacturer's name. 4. Installer's name.

C. Owner will engage a qualified testing agency to perform tests and inspections.

D. Clean firestopping material off all wall and ceiling surfaces.

3.2 PENETRATION FIRESTOPPING SCHEDULE

A. Firestopping for Metallic Pipes, Conduit, or Tubing.

B. Firestopping for Nonmetallic Pipe, Conduit, or Tubing.

C. Firestopping for Electrical Cables.

D. Firestopping for Insulated Pipes.

E. Firestopping for Miscellaneous Electrical Penetrants.

F. Firestopping for Miscellaneous Mechanical Penetrants.


JOINT SEALANTS 07 92 00 - 1

SECTION 07 92 00 JOINT SEALANTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section includes elastomeric sealants used to seal openings to minimize penetration of weather and sound.

1.2 RELATED WORK



C. 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry

D. 07 84 13 Penetration Firestopping

E. 08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames

F. 09 29 00 Gypsum Board




C. Tile Council of North America, Inc. (TCNA).



B. Product data and manufacturer’s standard color samples.





A. All material shall be delivered in manufacturer’s cartons and properly stored until ready for installation.

B. Protect all material from the weather and protect from freezing. Do not use material that has been subject to freezing.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 JOINT SEALANTS

A. Low-Emitting Materials: Sealants shall comply with the following limits for VOC content:

1. Architectural Sealants: 250 g/L. 2. Nonmembrane Roof Sealants: 300 g/L. 3. Single-Ply Roof Membrane Sealants: 450 g/L. 4. Other Sealants: 420 g/L. 5. Sealant Primers for Nonporous Substrates: 250 g/L. 6. Sealant Primers for Porous Substrates: 775 g/L. 7. Modified Bituminous Sealant Primers: 500 g/L. 8. Other Sealant Primers: 750 g/L.

B. Low-Emitting Materials:

1. Exterior reactive sealants shall have a VOC content of not more than 50 g/L or 4 percent by weight, whichever is greater.

2. Other exterior caulks and sealants shall have a VOC content of not more than 30 g/L or 2 percent by weight, whichever is greater.

3. Interior sealants shall comply with the testing and product requirements of the California Department of Health Services' "Standard Practice for the Testing of Volatile Organic Emissions from Various Sources Using Small-Scale Environmental Chambers."

C. Compatibility: Provide joint sealants, joint fillers, and other related materials that are compatible with one another and with joint substrates under service and application conditions.

D. Sealant for General Exterior Use:

1. Single-component, nonsag urethane sealant, ASTM C 920, Type S; Grade NS; Class 25; and for Use NT.

a. Products:

1) BASF Building Systems; Sonolastic NP1. 2) Bostik, Inc.; Chem-Calk 900. 3) May National Associates, Inc.; Bondaflex PUR 25. 4) Pacific Polymers International, Inc.; Elasto-Thane 230 Type II. 5) Pecora Corporation; Dynatrol I-XL. 6) Polymeric Systems, Inc.; Flexiprene 1000.









7) Sika Corporation, Construction Products Division; Sikaflex - 1a. 8) Tremco Incorporated; Dymonic.

E. Sealant for Interior Use at Perimeters of Door and Window Frames:

1. Acrylic latex or siliconized acrylic latex, ASTM C 834, Type OP, Grade NF.

a. Products:

1) BASF Building Systems; Sonolac. 2) Bostik, Inc.; Chem-Calk 600. 3) May National Associates, Inc.; Bondaflex 600. 4) Pecora Corporation; AC-20+. 5) Schnee-Morehead, Inc.; SM 8200. 6) Tremco Incorporated; Tremflex 834.

F. Acoustical Sealant:

1. Nonsag, paintable, nonstaining latex sealant complying with ASTM C 834 that effectively reduces airborne sound transmission as demonstrated by testing according to ASTM E 90.

a. Products:

1) Pecora Corporation; AC-20 FTR. 2) USG Corporation; SHEETROCK Acoustical Sealant.

G. Concrete Floor Control Joints: 1. Pourable or low modulus sealant for level and low slope floor applications.

a. Products: 1) Tremco Incorporated; Vulkem 45 SSL

2.2 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS

A. Provide sealant backings of material that are nonstaining; are compatible with joint substrates, sealants, primers, and other joint fillers; and are approved for applications indicated by sealant manufacturer based on field experience and laboratory testing.

B. Cylindrical Sealant Backings: ASTM C 1330, of size and density to control sealant depth and otherwise contribute to producing optimum sealant performance.

C. Bond-Breaker Tape: Polyethylene tape or other plastic tape recommended by sealant manufacturer for preventing sealant from adhering to rigid, inflexible joint-filler materials or joint surfaces at back of joint. Provide self-adhesive tape where applicable.

D. Primer: Material recommended by joint-sealant manufacturer where required for adhesion of sealant to joint substrates indicated, as determined from preconstruction joint-sealant-substrate tests and field tests.














PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Comply with ASTM C 1193. Tool sealant to the appropriate shape.

B. Environmental Limitations: Do not proceed with installation of joint sealant when the ambient and substrate temperatures are outside the limits permitted by the sealant manufacturer or are below 40 deg F.

C. Install sealant backings to support sealants during application and to produce cross-sectional shapes and depths of installed sealants that allow optimum sealant movement capability.

D. Install bond-breaker tape behind sealants where sealant backings are not used between sealants and backs of joints.

E. Acoustical Sealant Installation: At sound-rated assemblies and elsewhere as indicated, seal perimeters, control joints, openings, and penetrations with a continuous bead of acoustical sealant. Install acoustical sealant at both faces of partitions. Comply with ASTM C 919.

F. Clean sealant material from all adjoining material surfaces not intended to receive sealant.


HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES 08 11 13 - 1

SECTION 08 11 13 HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section includes regular and fire-rated knock-down metal frames for interior applications and related accessories.

1.2 RELATED WORK



C. 07 92 00 Joint Sealants

D. 08 14 16 Flush Wood Doors

E. 08 71 00 Door Hardware

F. 08 80 00 Glazing

G. 09 90 00 Painting and Coating



B. Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc. (UL) – “Fire Resistance Directory”.

C. American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

D. Steel Door Institute (SDI).

E. Warnock-Hersey International (WHI).



B. Product data including manufacturer’s certifications and installation instructions.

C. Shop drawings indicating door and frame types and elevations, sizes, swings, fire-ratings, material thicknesses or gauges, material finishes, hardware locations and reinforcement, and related accessories.




B. Manufacturer shall be a company having a minimum of five years of experience in the fabrication of hollow metal doors and frames.


A. Knock-down metal frames shall be properly handled and stored with identification marks clearly visible.

B. All material shall be protected from the weather.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 KNOCK-DOWN METAL FRAMES

A. Knock-down metal frames for interior gypsum board wall applications. 16 ga., pre-finished. Steelcraft DW Series, or equal.

B. Manufacturers:

1. Amweld Building Products, LLC. 2. Benchmark; a division of Therma-Tru Corporation. 3. Ceco Door Products; an Assa Abloy Group company. 4. Curries Company; an Assa Abloy Group company. 5. Firedoor Corporation. 6. Karpen Steel Custom Doors & Frames. 7. Kewanee Corporation (The). 8. Mesker Door Inc. 9. Pioneer Industries, Inc. 10. Security Metal Products Corp. 11. Steelcraft; an Ingersoll-Rand company. 12. Windsor Republic Doors.

C. Fire-Rated Frames: Labeled by a testing and inspecting agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, based on testing at positive pressure according to NFPA 252 or UL 10C.

1. Where indicated provide doors that that have a temperature rise rating of 450 deg F.

2. Hardware Reinforcement: Fabricate according to SDI A250.6 with reinforcement plates from same material as door face sheets.

D. Frames: ANSI A250.8; conceal fastenings unless otherwise indicated. 1. Steel Sheet for Exterior Frames: 0.053-inch minimum thickness. 2. Exterior Frame Construction: Face welded. 3. Hardware Reinforcement: Fabricate according to ANSI/SDI A250.6 with reinforcement

plates from same material as frames.















4. Frame Anchors: Not less than 0.042 inch thick.

E. Door Silencers: Three on strike jambs of single-door frames and two on heads of double-door frames.

F. Prepare doors and frames to receive mortised and concealed hardware according to SDI A250.6 and BHMA A156.115.

G. Reinforce doors and frames to receive surface-applied hardware.

2.2 MATERIALS

A. Cold-Rolled Steel Sheet: ASTM A 1008/A 1008M, suitable for exposed applications.

B. Hot-Rolled Steel Sheet: ASTM A 1011/A 1011M, free of scale, pitting, or surface defects.

C. Metallic-Coated Steel Sheet: ASTM A 653/A 653M, G60A60.

D. Frame Anchors: ASTM A 879/A 879M, 4Z coating designation; mill phosphatized.

1. For anchors built into exterior walls, sheet steel complying with ASTM A 1008/A 1008M or ASTM A 1011/A 1011M, hot-dip galvanized according to ASTM A 153/A 153M, Class B.

E. Inserts, Bolts, and Fasteners: Hot-dip galvanized according to ASTM A 153/A 153M.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Install knock-down metal frames to comply with SDI A250.11. Fire-rating labels shall be properly attached to both the door frame and the edge of the door. Do not cover or obscure fire-rating labels.

1. Fire-Rated Frames: Install according to NFPA 80.

B. Install doors to provide clearances between doors and frames as indicated in SDI A250.11.

C. Coordinate installation of glass and glazing with 08 80 00 Glazing.

D. Coordinate installation of door hardware with 08 71 00 Door Hardware.

E. Coordinate field painting of frames with 09 90 00 Painting and Coating.

F. Prime-Coat Touchup: Immediately after erection, sand smooth rusted or damaged areas of prime coat and apply touchup of compatible air-drying rust-inhibitive primer. Use galvanizing repair paint for metallic coated surfaces.

G. Adjust door as required for a smooth and balanced movement and operation.


H. Clean dirt and debris off all door and frame surfaces.


FLUSH WOOD DOORS 08 14 16 - 1

SECTION 08 14 16 FLUSH WOOD DOORS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section includes pre-hung, pre-finished solid core flush wood doors and fire-rated solid core flush wood doors and frames for interior applications.

1.2 RELATED WORK



C. 07 92 00 Joint Sealants

D. 08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames

E. 08 71 00 Door Hardware

F. 08 80 00 Glazing



B. Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc. (UL) – “Fire Resistance Directory”.

C. American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

D. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

E. ASTM International.

F. Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI).

G. Warnock-Hersey International (WHI).



B. Product data including manufacturer’s certifications and installation instructions.


C. Shop drawings indicating door types and elevations, sizes, fire-ratings, swings, veneer species, finish, hardware locations and related accessories.


A. In accordance with 01 40 00 Quality Requirements.


A. Doors shall be packaged, delivered and stored in accordance with AWI specifications.


C. Environmental Limitations: Do not install doors until the building is enclosed, wet work is complete, and HVAC system is operating.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 Manufacturers:

A. Algoma Hardwoods, Inc. B. Chappell Door Co. C. Eagle Plywood & Door Manufacturing, Inc. D. Eggers Industries. E. Ideal Architectural Doors & Plywood. F. Lambton Doors. G. Marlite. H. Mohawk Flush Doors, Inc.; a Masonite company. I. Oshkosh Architectural Door Company. J. Poncraft Door Company. K. Substitutions in accordance with 01 25 00 Substitution Procedures..

2.2 DOOR CONSTRUCTION, GENERAL

A. Quality Standard: WDMA I.S.1-A.

B. All doors shall be 1-3/4 inches thick, solid core, unless otherwise indicated.

C. Fire-Rated Wood Doors: Labeled by a testing and inspecting agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction based on testing at positive pressure according to NFPA 252 or UL 10C.

1. Where indicated provide doors that have a temperature rise rating of 450 deg F.

D. Smoke- and Draft-Control Door Assemblies: Listed and labeled for smoke and draft control, based on testing according to UL 1784 and installed in compliance with NFPA 105.













E. Low-Emitting Materials: Provide doors made with adhesives and composite wood products that do not contain urea formaldehyde.

F. WDMA I.S.1-A Performance Grade:

1. Heavy Duty unless otherwise indicated.

G. Particleboard-Core Doors: Provide blocking in particleboard cores or provide structural composite lumber cores instead of particleboard cores for doors with exit devices.

H. Fire-Protection-Rated Doors: Provide core specified or mineral core as needed to provide fire-protection rating indicated. Provide the following for mineral-core doors:

1. Composite blocking where required to eliminate through-bolting hardware. 2. Laminated-edge construction. 3. Formed-steel edges and astragals for pairs of doors.

2.3 FLUSH WOOD DOORS

A. Doors for Transparent Finish:

1. Interior Solid-Core Doors: Custom grade, seven-ply, structural composite lumber cores.

a. Faces: Grade A, rotary-sliced red oak. b. Veneer Matching: Pleasing match. c. Pair matching.

2.4 LIGHT FRAMES

A. Light Frames: Wood beads of same species as door faces.

1. At fire-rated doors provide factory-painted steel frames approved for use in doors of fire-protection rating indicated.

2.5 FABRICATION AND FINISHING

A. Factory fit doors to suit frame-opening sizes indicated and to comply with clearances specified.

B. Factory machine doors for hardware that is not surface applied. Locate hardware to comply with DHI-WDHS-3.

C. Cut and trim openings to comply with referenced standards.

1. Trim light openings with moldings indicated. 2. Factory install glazing in doors indicated to be factory finished. 3. Factory install louvers in prepared openings.

D. Factory finish doors indicated for transparent finish with stain and manufacturer's standard finish complying with WDMA TR-6, catalyzed polyurethane for grade specified for doors.


1. Sheen: Satin.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Install doors to comply with manufacturer's written instructions and WDMA I.S.1-A, and as indicated. Fire-rated labels shall be properly attached to the edge of the door. Do not cover or obscure fire-rating labels.

1. Install fire-rated doors to comply with NFPA 80.

B. Coordinate door installation with wood frame installation per 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry.

C. Coordinate installation of glass and glazing with 08 80 00 Glazing.

D. Coordinate installation of door hardware with 08 71 00 Door Hardware.

E. Coordinate field finishing with 09 90 00 Painting and Coating.

F. Align and fit doors in frames with uniform clearances and bevels. Machine doors for hardware. Seal cut surfaces after fitting and machining.

G. Adjust door as required for a smooth and balanced movement and operation.

H. Clearances: As follows unless otherwise indicated:

1. 1/8 inch at heads, jambs, and between pairs of doors. 2. 1/8 inch from bottom of door to top of decorative floor finish or covering. 3. 1/4 inch from bottom of door to top of threshold. 4. Comply with NFPA 80 for fire-rated doors.

I. Repair, refinish, or replace factory-finished doors damaged during installation, as directed by Architect.

J. Clean dirt and debris off all door and frame surfaces.


DOOR HARDWARE 08 71 00 - 1

SECTION 08 71 00 DOOR HARDWARE

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section includes hinges, locksets, latchsets, closers, stops, bumpers, cylinders, weatherstripping, thresholds, push-pulls, keying requirements and other door hardware related accessories.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. 08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames

B. 08 14 14 Flush Wood Doors

C. 08 80 00 Glazing

D. 09 90 00 Painting and Coating



B. State of Michigan Building Code, 2015 Edition, barrier-free requirements.

C. American National Standard, ICC A117.1-2017, “Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities”.

D. Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc. (UL).

E. Warnock Hersey (WH).

F. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

G. Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA).

H. Steel Door Institute (SDI).

I. Security Industry Association (SIA).

J. Door and Hardware Institute (DHI).




B. Product data including styles and finishes. Submit manufacturer’s standard finishes.

C. Door hardware schedule and keying schedule.

D. Manufacturer’s warranty.


A. In accordance with 01 40 00 Quality Control

B. Manufacturer and Installer: Manufacturer and Installer shall have a minimum of five years experience in manufacturing and installing door hardware.


A. All hardware shall be delivered in manufacturer’s cartons, properly marked and identified and shall be properly handled and stored until ready for installation.


PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 HARDWARE

A. Fire-Resistance-Rated Assemblies: Provide products that comply with NFPA 80 and are listed and labeled by a testing and inspecting agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction for applications indicated. On exit devices provide label indicating "Fire Exit Hardware."

B. Hinges:

1. Manufacturers:

a. Baldwin Hardware Corporation. b. Bommer Industries, Inc. c. Hager Companies. d. IVES Hardware; an Ingersoll-Rand company. e. McKinney Products Company; an ASSA ABLOY Group company. f. Stanley Commercial Hardware; Div. of The Stanley Works.

2. Stainless-steel hinges with stainless-steel pins for exterior. 3. Nonremovable hinge pins for exterior and public interior exposure. 4. Ball-bearing hinges for doors with closers and entry doors. 5. Three hinges for 1-3/4-inch- thick doors 90 inches or less in height; four hinges for doors

more than 90 inches in height.

C. Locksets and Latchsets:

1. Manufacturers:










a. Adams Rite Manufacturing Co.; an ASSA ABLOY Group company. b. Best Access Systems; Div. of Stanley Security Solutions, Inc. c. Corbin Russwin Architectural Hardware; n ASSA ABLOY Group Company. d. Falcon Lock; an Ingersoll-Rand Company. e. Hager Companies. f. SARGENT Manufacturing Company; an ASSA ABLOY Group company. g. Schlage Commercial Lock Division; an Ingersoll-Rand company. h. Yale Security Inc.; an ASSA ABLOY Group company.

2. BHMA A156.2, Series 4000, Grade 1 for bored locks and latches. 3. BHMA A156.3, Grade 1 for exit devices. 4. BHMA A156.5, Grade 1 for auxiliary locks. 5. BHMA A156.12, Series 5000, Grade 1 for interconnected locks and latches. 6. BHMA A156.13, Series 1000, Grade 1 for mortise locks and latches. 7. Lever handles on all locksets and latchsets, conforming to barrier-free requirements. 8. Provide trim on exit devices matching locksets.

D. Key locks to Owner's master-key system, matching the Maintenance Building.

1. Cylinders with six-pin tumblers. 2. Provide construction keying. 3. Furnish three (3) sets of keys to Owner.

E. Closers:

1. Manufacturers: a. Corbin Russwin Architectural Hardware; an ASSA ABLOY Group company. b. DORMA Architectural Hardware; Member of The DORMA Group North

America. c. Dor-O-Matic; an Ingersoll-Rand company. d. LCN Closers; an Ingersoll-Rand company. e. Norton Door Controls; an ASSA ABLOY Group company. f. SARGENT Manufacturing Company; an ASSA ABLOY Group company. g. Yale Security Inc.; an ASSA ABLOY Group company.

2. Mount closers on interior side (room side) of door opening. Provide regular-arm, parallel-arm, or top-jamb-mounted closers as necessary.

3. Adjustable delayed opening (accessible to people with disabilities) feature on closers. 4. Provide “hold-open” feature on all closers.

F. Provide wall stops or floor stops for doors without closers.

G. Hardware Finishes:

1. Hinges: Matching finish of lockset/latchset. 2. Locksets, Latchsets, and Exit Devices: Stainless steel, satin finish. 3. Closers: Silver enamel, or matching locksets. 4. Other Hardware: Matching finish of lockset/latchset.



















PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Mount hardware in locations required to comply with governing regulations and according to SDI A250.8 and DHI WDHS.3. All hardware shall meet State of Michigan barrier-free requirements in terms of mounting heights, operation and function.

B. Insure proper operation of all hardware. Lubricate moving parts and adjust as required.

C. Deliver keys to Owner.

3.2 HARDWARE SCHEDULE

A. Hardware Set No. 1: (Typical office door being relocated) 1. Existing hinges to remain. 2. Lockset with “Office” function and lever handles both sides. Replace “knob” lockset. 3. Wall bumper.

B. Hardware Set No. 2: (Bathroom Door) 1. Existing hinges to remain. 2. Lockset with “Privacy” function and lever handles. 3. Wall bumper.

C. Hardware Set No. 3: (Bi-Fold Closet Doors) 1. Overhead door track. 2. Pull knobs.

D. Hardware Set No. 4: (Hallway doors) 1. 1 ½ pair ball bearing hinges. 2. Latchset with “Passage” function and lever handles both sides. 3. Weatherstripping for sound control. 4. Wall bumper.

SECTION 08 71 00

GLAZING 08 80 00 - 1

SECTION 08 80 00 GLAZING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section includes glass and glazing, setting materials and related accessories for borrowed lights and interior door glazing.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. 08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frame



A. Appropriate references included in 01090 References.


C. ASTM International.

D. American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA).

E. Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA).

F. Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance (IGMA).

G. Glass Association of North America (GANA).

H. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

I. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL).

J. Glazing Publications: Comply with published recommendations of glass product manufacturers and organizations below, unless more stringent requirements are indicated.

1. GANA Publications: GANA's "Laminated Glazing Reference Manual" and GANA's "Glazing Manual."

2. AAMA Publications: AAMA GDSG-1, "Glass Design for Sloped Glazing," and AAMA TIR-A7, "Sloped Glazing Guidelines."

3. IGMA Publication for Sloped Glazing: IGMA TB-3001, "Guidelines for Sloped Glazing."

4. IGMA Publication for Insulating Glass: SIGMA TM-3000, "North American Glazing Guidelines for Sealed Insulating Glass Units for Commercial and Residential Use."

GLAZING 08 80 00 - 2


A. All submittals shall be in accordance with 01300 Submittals.

B. Product data and shop drawings indicating dimensions, glass type and color. Submit glass samples.

C. Safety Glazing Labeling: Where safety glazing labeling is indicated, permanently mark glazing with certification label of the SGCC or another certification agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction or the manufacturer. Label shall indicate manufacturer's name, type of glass, thickness, and safety glazing standard with which glass complies.

D. Insulating-Glass Certification Program: Permanently marked either on spacers or on at least one component lite of units with appropriate certification label of IGCC.


A. In accordance with 01400 Quality Control.

B. Manufacturer and Installer: Manufacturer and Installer shall have a minimum of five years experience fabricating and installing glass.


A. Glass shall be delivered in secure manufacturers cartons and shall be properly handled and safely stored with identification marks clearly visible until ready for installation.

B. All material shall be protected from the weather. Do not allow glazing compounds and other setting material to freeze.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 GLASS, GENERAL

A. Safety Glass: Category II materials complying with testing requirements in 16 CFR 1201. Provide safety glazing labeling where safety glass is indicated.

B. Windborne-Debris Resistance: Glazing passes basic-protection testing requirements in ASTM E 1996 for Wind Zone 3 when tested according to ASTM E 1886.

2.2 GLASS PRODUCTS

A. Float Glass: ASTM C 1036, Type I, Quality-Q3.

GLAZING 08 80 00 - 3

2.3 GLASS TYPES

A. Glass for borrowed light and vision panels on interior doors: 1. Fully tempered, clear, float glass, 3/16” thick.

2.4 GLAZING SEALANTS

A. Glazing Sealant: Neutral-curing silicone glazing sealant complying with ASTM C 920, Type S, Grade NS, Class 25, Use NT.

1. Products:

a. Dow Corning Corporation; 799. b. GE Advanced Materials - Silicones; UltraGlaze SSG4000. c. May National Associates, Inc.; Bondaflex Sil 200 GPN. d. Polymeric Systems, Inc.; PSI-631. e. Schnee-Morehead, Inc., an ITW company; SM5731 Poly-Glaze Plus. f. Tremco Incorporated; Proglaze SSG.

B. Low-Emitting Materials: Sealants shall have a VOC content of not more than 250 g/L.

C. Low-Emitting Materials: Sealants shall comply with the testing and product requirements of the California Department of Health Services' "Standard Practice for the Testing of Volatile Organic Emissions from Various Sources Using Small-Scale Environmental Chambers."

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Comply with combined recommendations of manufacturers of glass, sealants, gaskets, and other glazing materials, unless more stringent requirements are contained in GANA's "Glazing Manual."

B. Coordinate glass installation with other trades as required.

C. Set glass lites in each series with uniform pattern, draw, bow, and similar characteristics.

D. Remove nonpermanent labels, and clean dirt and debris from all surfaces immediately after installation.









GYPSUM BOARD 09 29 00 - 1

SECTION 09 29 00 GYPSUM BOARD

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section includes rated and non-rated gypsum board used for interior wall and ceiling construction, finishing, fasteners and related accessories.

1.2 RELATED WORK



C. 07 21 00 Thermal Insulation





C. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL), “Fire Resistance Ratings”.

D. Gypsum Association (GA).



B. Product data.

C. Fire-resistance rating certifications.





A. All material shall be delivered to the site in manufacturer’s cartons or packaging in a clean, dry and undamaged condition.


C. Protect all material from freezing.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Fire-Resistance-Rated Assemblies: Provide materials and construction identical to those tested in assemblies per ASTM E 119 by an independent testing and inspecting agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.

B. STC-Rated Assemblies: Provide materials and construction identical to those tested in assemblies per ASTM E 90 and classified per ASTM E 413 by a qualified independent testing and inspecting agency.

2.2 PANEL PRODUCTS

A. Provide in maximum lengths available to minimize end-to-end butt joints.

B. Interior Gypsum Board: ASTM C 1396/C 1396M, in thickness indicated, with manufacturer's standard edges. Regular type unless otherwise indicated, Type X, or fire-resistant type as required for specific fire-resistance-rated assemblies.

1. Manufacturers:

a. American Gypsum. b. CertainTeed Corp. c. Georgia-Pacific Gypsum LLC. d. Lafarge North America Inc. e. National Gypsum Company. f. USG Corporation.

2.3 ACCESSORIES

A. Trim Accessories: ASTM C 1047, formed from galvanized or aluminum-coated steel sheet, rolled zinc, plastic, or paper-faced galvanized-steel sheet. For exterior trim, use accessories formed from hot-dip galvanized-steel sheet, plastic, or rolled zinc.

1. Provide cornerbead at outside corners unless otherwise indicated. 2. Provide LC-bead (J-bead) at exposed panel edges. 3. Provide control joints where indicated.









B. Aluminum Accessories: Extruded-aluminum accessories indicated with manufacturer's standard corrosion-resistant primer.

1. Manufacturers:

a. Fry Reglet Corp. b. Gordon, Inc. c. Pittcon Industries.

C. Joint-Treatment Materials: ASTM C 475/C 475M.

1. Joint Tape: Paper unless otherwise recommended by panel manufacturer. 2. Joint Compounds: Setting-type compounds. 3. Skim Coat: For final coat of Level 5 finish, use setting-type, sandable topping

compound. 4. Cementitious Backer Unit Joint-Treatment Materials: Products recommended by

cementitious backer unit manufacturer.

D. Laminating Adhesive: Adhesive or joint compound recommended for directly adhering gypsum panels to continuous substrate.

1. Adhesive shall have a VOC content of 50 g/L or less. 2. Adhesive shall comply with Green Seal's GS-36 and with the testing and product

requirements of the California Department of Health Services' "Standard Practice for the Testing of Volatile Organic Emissions from Various Sources Using Small-Scale Environmental Chambers."

E. Acoustical Sealant for Exposed and Concealed Joints: Nonsag, paintable, nonstaining latex sealant complying with ASTM C 834.

1. Sealants shall have a VOC content of 250 g/L or less. 2. Sealants shall comply with the testing and product requirements of the California

Department of Health Services' "Standard Practice for the Testing of Volatile Organic Emissions from Various Sources Using Small-Scale Environmental Chambers."

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Install gypsum board to comply with ASTM C 840.

1. Isolate gypsum board assemblies from abutting structural and masonry work. Provide edge trim and acoustical sealant.

2. Single-Layer Fastening Methods: Fasten gypsum panels to supports with screws. 3. Multilayer Fastening Methods: Fasten base layers and face layer separately to supports

with screws.

B. Install cementitious backer units to comply with ANSI A108.11.

C. Fire-Resistance-Rated Assemblies: Comply with requirements of listed assemblies.






D. Finishing Gypsum Board: ASTM C 840. 1. At concealed areas above the lay-in ceiling, provide Level 2 finish: Embed tape and

apply separate first coat of joint compound to tape, fasteners, and trim flanges. 2. At all other exposed wall and ceiling surfaces, provide Level 4 finish: Embed tape and

apply separate first, fill, and finish coats of joint compound to tape, fasteners, and trim flanges.

E. All gypsum board finishes shall meet the requirements of the finishing trades that follow.

F. Clean all dirt and debris off of all gypsum board surfaces.

G. Clean all gypsum material off all adjoining surfaces.


ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS 09 51 00 - 1

SECTION 09 51 00 ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section includes mineral-base acoustic ceiling tiles, suspended exposed grid and related accessories. It is the intent to modify and re-use the existing lay-in ceiling tile and grid to make the minor modifications needed. Any new components and/or ceiling tile required shall match the existing as closely as possible.

1.2 RELATED WORK








C. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL), “Fire Resistance Ratings”.

D. Ceilings and Interior Systems Construction Association (CISCA).


A. Product data and samples. Manufacturers standard color samples.



B. Installer: Installer shall have a minimum of five years experience in ceiling installation work.



A. All material shall be delivered in manufacturers cartons in a clean and dry condition. Cartons shall be clearly labeled and shall remain unopened until ready for installation.


PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 LAY-IN CEILING PANELS

A. Lay-In Ceiling Panels for use in general office areas: Panel size: 24 inch by 24 inch by 5/8 inch thick. Color: white. Match existing.

B. Manufacturers:

1. Armstrong World Industries, Inc., “Cortega” #704, 24”x24”x5/8”, Tegular 2. CertainTeed Corp. 3. Chicago Metallic Corporation. 4. USG Interiors, Inc.; Subsidiary of USG Corporation.

C. Classification: As follows, per ASTM E 1264: 1. Pattern: No pattern; non-directional. 2. Light Reflectance (LR) Coefficient: Not less than 0.82. 3. Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC): Not less than 0.55. 4. Ceiling Attenuation Class (CAC): Not less than 33. 5. Surface-Burning Characteristics: Class A.

D. Material: mineral fiber, wet-formed.

E. Texture: medium

F. Color: White.

G. Edge Detail: Tegular

H. Thickness: 5/8 inch.

I. Modular Size: 24 by 24 inches.

2.2 CEILING SUSPENSION SYSTEM

A. Ceiling Suspension System: Wide face, direct-hung system; ASTM C 635, intermediate duty structural classification, Armstrong “Prelude” XL 15/16 inch wide grid system.

1. Manufacturers:

a. Armstrong World Industries, Inc. b. CertainTeed Corp.








c. Chicago Metallic Corporation. d. USG Interiors, Inc.; Subsidiary of USG Corporation.

2. Face Design: Flat, flush. 3. Face Finish: Painted white.

B. Attachment Devices: Sized for 5 times the design load indicated in ASTM C 635, Table 1, Direct Hung, unless otherwise indicated.

C. Wire Hangers, Braces, and Ties: Zinc-coated carbon-steel wire; ASTM A 641/A 641M, Class 1 zinc coating, soft temper.

1. Size: Provide yield strength at least 3 times the hanger design load (ASTM C 635, Table 1, Direct Hung), but not less than 0.106-inch-diameter wire.

2.3 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS

A. Acoustical Tile Adhesive: Type recommended by acoustical tile manufacturer, bearing UL label for Class 0-25 flame spread.

1. Adhesive shall have a VOC content of 50 g/L or less. 2. Adhesive shall comply with Green Seal's GS-36 and with the testing and product

requirements of the California Department of Health Services' "Standard Practice for the Testing of Volatile Organic Emissions from Various Sources Using Small-Scale Environmental Chambers."

B. The work shall include leaving a minimum of one box of ceiling tiles of each type for the Owner’s future use for replacements.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Install acoustical ceilings to comply with ASTM C 636/C 636M and seismic design requirements indicated, according to manufacturer's written instructions and CISCA's "Ceiling Systems Handbook."

B. Meet environmental requirements in the space where ceilings are being installed.

C. Install acoustical panels with undamaged edges and fit accurately into suspension system runners and edge moldings. Scribe and cut panels at borders and penetrations to provide a neat, precise fit.

D. Install acoustical tiles in coordination with suspension system and exposed moldings and trim. Place splines or suspension system flanges into kerfed edges so tile-to-tile joints are closed by double lap of material.

1. Fit adjoining tile to form flush, tight joints. Scribe and cut tile for accurate fit at borders and around penetrations through tile.




E. Clean dirt and debris off all ceiling tile.


CARPETING 09 68 00 - 1

SECTION 09 68 00 CARPETING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section includes carpet tile and related accessories.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. 05 40 00 Cold Formed Metal Framing


C. 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry




C. Carpet Cushion Council (CCC).

D. The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI).



B. Product samples and colors.



B. Installer: Installer shall have a minimum of five years experience in carpet installation.


A. All carpet material shall be delivered in manufacturers cartons in a clean and dry condition and properly handled.

B. All carpet material shall be stored indoors until ready for installation.


PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 CARPET TILE

A. Manufacturers: 1. Lee’s Carpet 2. Mohawk Group 3. Bigelow, “Achieve It Tile”; Collection: “Working Together”

B. Fiber Content: 100 percent nylon.

C. Fiber Type: Color Strand Nylon.

D. Face Weight: 17 oz. per square yard

E. Construction: Tufted

F. Surface Texture: Textured Pattern Multi Colored Loop

G. Stitches per Inch: 10.3

H. Finished Pile Thickness: .125”

I. Primary Backing: EcoFlex ICT

J. Secondary Backing: Manufacturer's standard material.

K. Size: 24 by 24 inches.

L. Pattern Repeat: Non- applicable / non-directional.

M. Flammability: ASTM E 648 Class I – Glue Down

N. Emissions: Provide carpet that complies with testing and product requirements of CRI's "Green Label Plus" program.

O. Dye Method: Solution Dyed / Yarn Dyed

2.2 INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES

A. Carpet Tile Adhesives: Pressure-sensitive type that complies with flammability requirements for installed carpet tile and is recommended by carpet tile manufacturer for conditions indicated for releasable installation.

1. Low-Emitting Materials: Adhesives shall have a VOC content of 50 g/L or less.


PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Comply with CRI 104. Properly prepare concrete floor slab for carpet tile installation.

B. Carpet Tile Installation Method: As recommended by manufacturer. Glue down; releasable, pressure-sensitive adhesive.

C. Clean all glue and other installation material from adjoining surfaces.

D. Clean dirt and debris from all carpet surfaces.

E. Protect carpet from foot traffic.


PAINTING AND COATING 09 90 00 - 1

SECTION 09 90 00 PAINTING AND COATING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section includes painting and coating of interior substrates and related accessories.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. 08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors & Frames






C. Master Painters Institute (MPI).



B. Product data and color samples.

C. Material Safety Data Sheets


A. In accordance with 0140 00 Quality Control.

B. Installer: Painter shall have a minimum of five years experience in painting and coating work.


A. All material shall be delivered in manufacturers cartons properly sealed and clearly labeled.

B. All material shall be stored indoors and protected from the weather.


C. Do not allow material to freeze.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PAINT

A. Manufacturers:

1. Behr Process Corporation. 2. Benjamin Moore & Co. 3. Davis Paint Company. 4. Euclid Chemical Company. 5. General Paint. 6. Parker Paint Mfg. Co. Inc. 7. PPG Architectural Finishes, Inc. 8. Pratt & Lambert. 9. Scott Paint. 10. Sherwin-Williams Company (The).

B. MPI Standards: Provide materials that comply with MPI standards indicated and listed in its "MPI Approved Products List."

1. Exterior Painting Materials:

a. Block Filler, Latex: MPI #4. b. Primer, Alkali Resistant, Water Based: MPI #3. c. Primer, Bonding, Water Based: MPI #17. d. Primer, Bonding, Solvent Based: MPI #69. e. Primer, Alkyd, Anticorrosive: MPI #79. f. Primer, Galvanized, Water Based: MPI #134. g. Primer, Quick Dry, for Aluminum: MPI #95. h. Primer, Latex: MPI #6. i. Primer, Alkyd: MPI #5. j. Latex, Exterior Flat (Gloss Level 1): MPI #10. k. Latex, Exterior Low Sheen (Gloss Level 3-4): MPI #15. l. Latex, Exterior Semigloss (Gloss Level 5): MPI #11. m. Latex, Exterior, Gloss (Gloss Level 6): MPI #119. n. Light Industrial Coating, Exterior, Water Based (Gloss Level 3): MPI #161. o. Light Industrial Coating, Exterior, Water Based, Semigloss (Gloss Level 5):

MPI #163. p. Light Industrial Coating, Exterior, Water Based, Gloss (Gloss Level 6):

MPI #164. q. Alkyd, Exterior Flat (Gloss Level 1): MPI #8. r. Alkyd, Exterior, Semigloss (Gloss Level 5): MPI #94. s. Alkyd, Exterior Gloss (Gloss Level 6): MPI #9. t. Alkyd, Quick Dry, Semigloss (Gloss Level 5): MPI #81. u. Alkyd, Quick Dry, Gloss (Gloss Level 7): MPI #96. v. Floor Paint, Latex, Low Gloss (Maximum Gloss Level 3): MPI #60. w. Floor Enamel, Alkyd, Gloss (Gloss Level 6): MPI #27.













2. Interior Painting Materials:

a. Block Filler, Latex: MPI #4. b. Primer Sealer, Latex: MPI #50. c. Primer, Alkali Resistant, Water Based: MPI #3. d. Primer Sealer, Institutional Low Odor/VOC: MPI #149. e. Primer, Latex, for Interior Wood: MPI #39. f. Primer Sealer, Alkyd, Interior: MPI #45. g. Primer, Bonding, Water Based: MPI #17. h. Primer, Bonding, Solvent Based: MPI #69. i. Primer, Alkyd, Anticorrosive: MPI #79. j. Primer, Galvanized, Water Based: MPI #134. k. Primer, Quick Dry, for Aluminum: MPI #95. l. Latex, Interior, Flat, (Gloss Level 1): MPI #53. m. Latex, Interior, (Gloss Level 2): MPI #44. n. Latex, Interior, (Gloss Level 4): MPI #43. o. Latex, Interior, Semigloss, (Gloss Level 5): MPI #54. p. Latex, Interior, Gloss, (Gloss Level 6, except Minimum Gloss of 65 Units at 60

Degrees): MPI #114. q. Latex, Institutional Low Odor/VOC, Flat (Gloss Level 1): MPI #143. r. Latex, Institutional Low Odor/VOC, (Gloss Level 2): MPI #144. s. Latex, Institutional Low Odor/VOC, Semigloss (Gloss Level 5): MPI #147. t. Latex, High Performance Architectural, (Gloss Level 2): MPI #138. u. Latex, High Performance Architectural, Semigloss (Gloss Level 5): MPI #141. v. Alkyd, Interior, Flat (Gloss Level 1): MPI #49. w. Alkyd, Interior, Semigloss (Gloss Level 5): MPI #47. x. Alkyd, Interior, Gloss (Gloss Level 6): MPI #48. y. Alkyd, Quick Dry, Semigloss (Gloss Level 5): MPI #81. z. Alkyd, Quick Dry, Gloss (Gloss Level 7): MPI #96. aa. Floor Paint, Latex, Low Gloss (Maximum Gloss Level 3): MPI #60. bb. Floor Enamel, Alkyd, Gloss (Gloss Level 6): MPI #27.

3. Staining and Clear Finishing Materials:

a. Wood Filler Paste: MPI #91. b. Primer, Latex for Exterior Wood: MPI #6. c. Primer, Alkyd for Exterior Wood: MPI #5. d. Primer, Oil for Exterior Wood: MPI #7. e. Preservative, for Exterior Wood: MPI #37. f. Alkyd, Sanding Sealer, Clear: MPI #102. g. Shellac: MPI #88. h. Stain, Exterior, Water Based, Solid Hide: MPI #16. i. Stain, Exterior, Solvent Based, Solid Hide: MPI #14. j. Stain, Exterior, Solvent Based, Semitransparent: MPI #13. k. Stain, for Exterior Wood Decks: MPI #33. l. Stain, Semitransparent, for Interior Wood: MPI #90. m. Varnish, Water Based, Clear, Satin (Gloss Level 4): MPI #128. n. Varnish, Water Based, Clear, Semigloss (Gloss Level 5): MPI #129. o. Varnish, Water Based, Clear, Gloss (Gloss Level 6): MPI #130. p. Varnish, with UV Inhibitor, Exterior, Semigloss (Gloss Level 5): MPI #30. q. Varnish, with UV Inhibitor, Exterior, Gloss (Gloss Level 6): MPI #29.


r. Varnish, Marine Spar, Exterior, Gloss (Gloss Level 7): MPI #28. s. Varnish, Interior, Flat (Gloss Level 1): MPI #73. t. Varnish, Interior, Semigloss (Gloss Level 5): MPI #74. u. Varnish, Interior, Gloss (Gloss Level 6): MPI #75. v. Varnish, Interior, Polyurethane, Oil-Modified, Satin (Gloss Level 4): MPI #57. w. Varnish, Interior, Polyurethane, Oil-Modified, Gloss (Gloss Level 6): MPI #56. x. Varnish, Polyurethane, Moisture-Cured, Gloss (Gloss Level 6): MPI #31. y. Varnish, Aliphatic Polyurethane, Two-Component (Gloss Level 6 or 7): MPI #78. z. Danish Oil: MPI #92.

4. Epoxy Floor Coating:

a. Elite Crete Systems, Inc., Valparaiso, Indiana. “Hermetic Neat” Flooring System.

C. Material Compatibility: Provide materials that are compatible with one another and with substrates.

1. For each coat in a paint system, provide products recommended in writing by manufacturers of topcoat for use in paint system and on substrate indicated.

D. Colors: As selected by Owner.

2.2 EXTRA MATERIAL

A. Furnish to the Owner a minimum of one gallon of extra paint of each type of color and gloss. For minor or accent colors furnish a minimum of one quart.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Comply with recommendations in MPI's "MPI Architectural Painting Specification Manual" applicable to substrates indicated.

B. Remove hardware, lighting fixtures, and similar items that are not to be painted. Mask items that cannot be removed. Reinstall items in each area after painting is complete.

C. Clean and prepare surfaces in an area before beginning painting in that area. Schedule painting so cleaning operations will not damage newly painted surfaces.

3.2 APPLICATION

A. Comply with recommendations in MPI's "MPI Architectural Painting Specification Manual" applicable to substrates indicated.

B. Paint exposed surfaces, new and existing, unless otherwise indicated.

1. Paint surfaces behind movable equipment and furniture same as similar exposed surfaces.


2. Paint surfaces behind permanently fixed equipment or furniture with prime coat only. 3. Paint the back side of access panels. 4. Color-code mechanical piping in accessible ceiling spaces. 5. Do not paint prefinished items, items with an integral finish, operating parts, and labels

unless otherwise indicated.

C. Apply paints according to manufacturer's written instructions.

1. Use brushes only for exterior painting and where the use of other applicators is not practical.

2. Use rollers for finish coat on interior walls and ceilings.

D. Apply paints to produce surface films without cloudiness, spotting, holidays, laps, brush marks, roller tracking, runs, sags, ropiness, or other surface imperfections. Cut in sharp lines and color breaks.

1. If undercoats or other conditions show through topcoat, apply additional coats until cured film has a uniform paint finish, color, and appearance.

E. Apply stains and transparent finishes to produce surface films without color irregularity, cloudiness, holidays, lap marks, brush marks, runs, ropiness, or other imperfections. Use multiple coats to produce a smooth surface film of even luster.

F. Clean all dirt and debris off painted or coated surfaces.

G. Clean paint and other coating material off adjoining surfaces.

3.3 INTERIOR PAINT APPLICATION SCHEDULE

A. Metal: 1. Semigloss Latex: Two coats over waterborne galvanized-metal primer: MPI INT 5.3J.

B. Gypsum Board: 1. Gloss Level 2 Latex: Two coats over latex primer/sealer: MPI INT 9.2A.


SIGNAGE 10 14 00 - 1

SECTION 10 14 00 SIGNAGE

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section includes interior signage and related accessories.

1.2 RELATED WORK



C. 08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames

D. 09 29 00 Gypsum Board

E. 09 90 00 Painting and Coating



B. State of Michigan 2015 Building Code, Chapter 11, “Accessibility”.

C. International Code Council / American National Standards Institute, Inc (ICC / ANSI), A117.1-2003, “Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities”.


E. U. S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board’s ADA-ABA Accessibility Guidelines.



B. Shop drawings and product samples. Manufacturer’s standard colors.



B. Fabricator: Fabricator shall have a minimum of five years experience in sign fabrication.

SIGNAGE 10 14 00 - 2


A. All material shall be delivered in manufacturers cartons and clearly labeled.

B. All material shall be stored off the ground and protected from the weather.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PANEL SIGNS

A. Manufacturers: 1. ASI Sign Systems, Inc. 2. Best Sign Systems Inc. 3. Cook Sign Services, Marquette, Mi 4. Signs Unlimited, Marquette, Mi 5. Supersine Company (The); Division of Stamp-Rite, Inc. 6. Substitutions in accordance with 01 25 00 Substitution Procedures.

B. Interior Panel Signs: Matte-finished opaque acrylic with adhesively applied vinyl film copy with square-cut edges and rounded corners.

1. Finishes and Colors: As selected by Owner from manufacturer's full range. 2. Tactile Characters: Characters and Grade 2 Braille raised 1/32 inch above surface with

contrasting colors. 3. Provide interior signs for the following rooms mounted on the outside wall surface of the

room on the latch side of the door: a. New Bathroom (1 sign required) Unisex restroom sign with accessibility symbol

and male/female graphic symbol. Size 6” x 9”.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Locate signs where indicated or directed by Architect. Install signs level, plumb, and at heights indicated, with sign surfaces free from distortion and other defects in appearance.

B. Wall-Mounted Signs:

1. Two-Face Tape: Mount signs to smooth, nonporous surfaces, other than vinyl. 2. Hook-and-Loop Tapes: Mount signs to smooth, nonporous surfaces. 3. Magnetic Tape: Mount signs to smooth, nonporous surfaces. 4. Silicone-Adhesive Mounting: Attach signs to irregular, porous, or vinyl-covered

surfaces.




SIGNAGE 10 14 00 - 3

5. Mechanical Fasteners: Use non-removable mechanical fasteners placed through predrilled holes.

C. Dimensional Characters: Mount characters with backs in contact with wall surface.

D. Exterior sign post mounting as per detail on drawings.

E. Clean dirt and debris from all sign surfaces.


TOILET, BATH, AND LAUNDRY ACCESSORIES 10 28 00 - 1

SECTION 10 28 00 TOILET, BATH, AND LAUNDRY ACCESSORIES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section includes bathroom accessories.

1.2 RELATED WORK







B. State of Michigan 2015 Building Code, Chapter 11, “Accessibility”.

C. International Code Council / American National Standards Institute, Inc. (ICC / ANSI), A117.1-2003 “Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities”.




B. Shop drawings and product samples. Manufacturer’s standard colors and finishes.




A. All material shall be delivered in manufacturers cartons and clearly labeled.

B. All material shall be properly stored indoors.


PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 TOILET AND BATH ACCESSORIES

A. Manufacturers:

1. A & J Washroom Accessories, Inc. 2. American Specialties, Inc. 3. Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Inc. 4. Bradley Corporation. 5. GAMCO Specialty Accessories; a division of Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Inc.

B. Surface Mounted Paper Towel Dispenser:

1. Basis-of-Design Product: Bobrick #B-262 2. Mounting: Surface mount. 3. Paper towel capacity: 400 C-fold paper towels

C. Soap Dispenser:

1. Furnished by Owner.

D. Toilet Tissue Dispenser and Utility Shelf:

1. Basis-of-Design Product: Bobrick #B-2840 2. Type: Double-roll dispenser, vandal resistant. 3. Mounting: Surface mounted with concealed anchorage. 4. Material: Stainless steel. 5. Utility Shelf: 16” x 5”. 6. Operation: Spindleless with tension-spring controlled delivery and self-locking device

extending through core that prevents core removal until roll is empty.

E. Grab Bars: Horizontal and vertical, Items #1, #2 and #3 on drawing.

1. Basis-of-Design Product: Bobrick #B-6806, 18 inch vertical grab bar and #B-6897.99 horizontal grab bar assembly.

2. Material: Stainless steel, 18 ga. 3. Mounting: Concealed. 4. Gripping Surfaces: Stainless steel. 5. Outside Diameter: 1-1/2 inches for heavy-duty applications.

F. Mirror Unit:

1. Basis-of-Design Product: Bobrick #B-165-2442, 24 inch by 42 inch mirror. 2. Frame: Stainless-steel channel.

G. Robe Hook:

1. Basis-of-Design Product: Bobrick #B-211. 2. Description: Single-prong unit. Furnish in locations noted. 3. Material and Finish: Stainless steel, No. 4 finish (satin).







H. Sanitary Napkin Disposal Unit:

1. Basis-of-Design Product: Bobrick #B-270. 2. Mounting: surface mounted. 3. Material and finish: Stainless steel, No. 4 satin finish.

I. Under-lavatory Guard: See mechanical drawing. Apply at all lavatories with exposed piping.

1. Description: Insulating pipe coverings for supply and drain piping assemblies, which prevent direct contact with and burns from piping, and allow service access without removing coverings.

2. Material and Finish: Antimicrobial, molded plastic, white.

2.2 MATERIALS

A. Stainless Steel: ASTM A 666, Type 304, No. 4 finish (satin), 0.0312-inch minimum nominal thickness unless otherwise indicated.

B. Aluminum: ASTM B 221, Alloy 6063-T6 or 6463-T6.

C. Sheet Steel: ASTM A 1008/A 1008M, 0.0359-inch minimum nominal thickness.

D. Galvanized-Steel Sheet: ASTM A 653/A 653M, G60.

E. Chromium Plating: ASTM B 456, Service Condition Number SC 2 (moderate service).

F. Tempered Glass: ASTM C 1048, Kind FT (fully tempered).

G. Mirrors: ASTM C 1503, Mirror Glazing Quality, clear-glass mirrors, nominal 6.0 mm thick.

H. Galvanized-Steel Mounting Devices: ASTM A 153/A 153M, hot-dip galvanized after fabrication.

I. Fasteners: Screws, bolts, and other devices of same material as accessory unit, tamper and theft resistant when exposed, and of galvanized steel when concealed.

J. Keys: Provide universal keys for internal access to accessories for servicing and resupplying. Provide minimum of four keys to Owner's representative.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Install accessories using fasteners appropriate for masonry wall substrate indicated and recommended by unit manufacturer. Install units level, plumb, and firmly anchored in locations and at heights indicated.

1. Install grab bars to withstand a downward load of at least 250 lbf, when tested according to method in ASTM F 446.


B. Adjust accessories for unencumbered, smooth operation and verify that mechanisms function properly. Replace damaged or defective items. Remove temporary labels and protective coatings.

C. Coordinate installation of all toilet and bath accessories with adjoining finishes. Repair any finish material damaged during the installation of accessories.

D. Clean all dirt and debris off all accessories.


RESIDENTIAL CASEWORK 12 35 30 - 1

SECTION 12 35 30 RESIDENTIAL CASEWORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section includes manufactured base and wall cabinets and related accessories.

1.2 RELATED WORK




D. 12 36 23 Plastic Laminate Countertops



B. State of Michigan 2015 Building Code, Chapter 11 “Accessibility” for barrier free accessibility requirements.

C. Wood Moulding and Millwork Producers Association (WMMPA).

D. Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI).

E. Woodwork Institute (WI).

F. Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association (KCMA).



B. Shop drawings, product data and samples. Manufacturer’s standard materials, colors and finishes.





A. All material shall be delivered in manufacture’s cartons, properly handled and properly stored until ready for installation.

B. Environmental Limitations: Do not deliver or install cabinets until building is enclosed, wet work is complete and HVAC system is operating.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 CABINETS

A. Comply with KCMA A161.1.

1. Provide cabinets with KCMA's "Certified Cabinet" seal affixed in a semi-exposed location of each unit.

B. Kitchen Cabinets:

1. Manufacturers:

a. KraftMaid Cabinets. b. Thomasville Cabinetry c. Merillat Cabinets d. Approved equal.

2. Face Style: Flush overlay. 3. Cabinet Style: Face frame. 4. Door and Drawer Fronts: Wood stiles and rails, with raised wood center panels. 5. Face Frame Finish: Wood. 6. Exposed Cabinet End Finish: Wood. 7. Exposed Wood: white clear solid wood or hardwood plywood with Grade A faces per

HPVA HP-1, selected for compatible color and grain. 8. Semiexposed Materials: Solid wood or hardwood plywood with Grade C faces per

HPVA HP-1, stained to match faces. 9. Door and Drawer Pulls: Wire pulls. 10. Hinges: Decorative full-surface hinges. 11. Drawer Guides: Epoxy-coated-metal, self-closing drawer guides with nylon-tired, ball-

bearing rollers.

C. Dimensions. All cabinets shall be manufactured for commercial use application requiring a finished counter height of 2’-10” (34 inches) maximum above the finished floor.


PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Before installation, condition cabinets to average prevailing humidity conditions in installation areas.

B. Install cabinets with no variations in flushness of adjoining surfaces by using concealed shims. Where casework abuts other finished work, scribe and cut for accurate fit. Provide filler strips, scribe strips, and moldings in finish to match casework face.

C. Install cabinets without distortion so doors and drawers fit openings properly and are aligned.

D. Install level and plumb to a tolerance of 1/8 inch in 8 feet.

E. Fasten each cabinet to adjacent unit and to structural members of wall construction. Fasten wall cabinets through back, near top and bottom, at ends and not less than 24 inches o.c.

1. Use No. 10 wafer-head screws sized for 1-inch penetration into wood framing, blocking, or hanging strips.

2. Use toggle bolts through metal backing behind gypsum board.

F. Adjust all hardware to provide unencumbered operation.

G. Coordinate installation of plastic laminate counter.

H. Clean dirt and debris off of all cabinet surfaces. Touch up any surfaces damaged during installation.


PLASTIC LAMINATE COUNTERTOPS 12 36 23 - 1

SECTION 12 36 23 PLASTIC LAMINATE COUNTERTOPS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section includes plastic laminate countertops, backsplashes and related accessories.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. 06 10 00 Rough Carpentry

B. 09 29 00 Gypsum Board

C. 12 35 30 Residential Casework



B. Wood Moulding and Millwork Producers Association (WMMPA).

C. Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI).

D. Woodwork Institute (WI).

E. American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

F. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA).



B. Shop drawings, product data and samples. Manufacturer’s standard colors and patterns.



B. AWI or WI Quality Certification Program.

C. Contractor shall field verify all dimensions before ordering countertops.



A. All material shall be delivered in manufacturer’s cartons, properly handled and properly stored until ready for installation.

B. Environmental Limitations: Do not deliver or install countertops until building is enclosed, wet work is completed and HVAC system is operating.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PLASTIC-LAMINATE COUNTERTOPS

A. Quality Standard: AWI, AWMAC, and WI's "Architectural Woodwork Standards."

B. Plastic-Laminate Countertops: Custom grade.

1. Laminate Grade: HGS for flat countertops. 2. Grain Direction: Parallel to cabinet fronts. 3. Edge Treatment: Same as laminate cladding on horizontal surface. 4. Backsplash: Same as laminate cladding on horizontal surfaces. 4 inch high backsplash

fabricated as a separate component from the countertop.

2.2 MATERIALS

A. Wood Moisture Content: 8 to 13 percent.

B. Particleboard: ANSI A208.1, Grade M-2, made with binder containing no urea formaldehyde or straw-based particleboard complying with requirements of ANSI A208.1, Grade M-2, except for density.

C. High-Pressure Decorative Laminate: NEMA LD 3.

1. Manufacturers:

a. Abet Laminati, Inc. b. Formica Corporation. c. Lamin-Art, Inc. d. Panolam Industries International, Inc. e. Wilsonart International; Div. of Premark International, Inc. f. Substitutions in accordance with 01 25 00 Substitution Procedures.

D. Color: As selected by Owner from manufacturer’s standard colors.

2.3 FABRICATION

A. Complete fabrication to maximum extent possible before shipment to Project site. Disassemble components only as necessary for shipment and installation. Where necessary for fitting at site, provide ample allowance for scribing, trimming, and fitting.








PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Before installation, condition countertops to average prevailing humidity conditions in installation areas.

B. Install countertops to comply with referenced quality standard for grade specified.

C. All countertops shall be installed for a commercial application meeting barrier free requirements. Countertops shall be installed with the finished countertop surface a maximum of 34 inches (2’-10”) above the finished floor surface.

D. Install countertops level, plumb, true, and straight. Shim as required with concealed shims. Install level and plumb to a tolerance of 1/8 inch in 96 inches.

E. Scribe and cut countertops to fit adjoining work, refinish cut surfaces, and repair damaged finish at cuts.

F. Anchor countertops securely to base units. Seal space between backsplash and wall with sealant material as described in Section 07 92 00 Joint Sealants.

G. Clean dirt and debris off all countertop surfaces.
