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Gypsum Plastering
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02-08
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Portland Cement Plastering
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02-08
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Veneer Plastering
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02-08
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Gypsum Board
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09-10
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Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling
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03-09
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Acoustical Ceilings
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10-10
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Linear Metal Ceilings
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08-08
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Brick Flooring
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10-07
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Stone Flooring
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10-07
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Resilient Base and Accessories
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08-08
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Resilient Sheet Flooring
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07-10
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Resilient Tile Flooring
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04-08
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Portland Cement Terrazzo Flooring
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10-07
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Terrazzo Floor Tile
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08-08
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Fluid-Applied Flooring
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09-08
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Resinous Epoxy Base With Vinyl Chip Broadcast (RES 2)
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10-10
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Resinous (Epoxy Resin Composition)Mortar Flooring (RES-3)
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05-10
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Resinous (Epoxy Terrazzo) Flooring (RES-5)
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Resinous (Urethane and Epoxy Mortar) Flooring (RES-6)
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04-10
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Carpeting
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08-08
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Athletic Carpeting
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04-08
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Access Flooring
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11-07
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Vinyl-Coated Fabric Wall Coverings
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11-07
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Polypropylene Fabric Wall Covering
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11-07
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Sound-Absorbing Wall Units
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04-08
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Painting
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04-09
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Multicolor Interior Finishing
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04-10
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High-Build Glazed Coatings
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04-10
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Resinous Coating Systems for Walls and Ceilings (RES-W)
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11-10
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DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES
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Chalkboards and Markerboards
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06-10
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Tackboards
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10-07
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Directories
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06-08
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Signage
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06-08
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Toilet Compartments
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11-07
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Shower and Dressing Compartments
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11-07
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Cubicle Curtain Tracks
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02-08
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Wire Mesh Partitions
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10-07
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Demountable Metal Partitions
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01-09
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Accordion Folding Partitions
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10-07
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Patient Bed Service Walls
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08-08
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Wall and Door Protection
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03-08
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Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories
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02-08
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Fire Extinguisher Cabinets
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10-07
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Flagpoles
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10-07
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DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT
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General Motor Requirements for Equipment
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10-07
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Parking Control Equipment
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08-08
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Package Transfer Units
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11-07
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Unit Kitchens
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11-07
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Photographic Processing Equipment
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11-07
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Custom Fabricated Food Service Equipment
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08-08
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Food Service Equipment-Utility Distribution System
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11-07
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Food Storage Equipment
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08-08
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Walk-In Coolers and Freezers
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08-08
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Food Cooking Equipment
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08-08
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Cleaning and Disposal Equipment
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08-08
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Laboratory Fume Hoods
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11-07
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Laboratory Refrigerators
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11-07
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Biological Safety Cabinets
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11-07
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Custom Fabricated Laboratory Equipment
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11-07
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Solution Warming Cabinets
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11-07
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Medical Sterilizing Equipment
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08-08
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Medical Washing Equipment
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08-08
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Ceiling Mounted Patient Lift System
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07-10
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Mortuary Equipment
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11-07
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Mortuary Refrigerators
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11-07
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Hydrotherapy Equipment
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11-07
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Packaged Incinerators
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11-07
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DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS
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Drapery Track and Accessories
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11-07
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Window Shades
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02-08
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Lightproof Shades
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02-08
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Manufactured Metal Casework
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11-07
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Manufactured Wood Casework
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11-07
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Manufactured Plastic Casework
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09-08
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Medication Cabinet
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11-07
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Countertops
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05-10
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Suspended Table
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11-07
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DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION
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Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural Components
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12-07
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Therapeutic Pools
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12-07
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Therapeutic Pool Accessories
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12-07
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Kennel Enclosures and Gates
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12-07
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Constant Temperature Rooms
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12-07
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Metal Building Systems
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09-08
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Radiation Protection
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12-09
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DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT
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Electric Dumbwaiters (Drum Type)
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09-08
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Electric Dumbwaiters (Geared Traction)
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09-08
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Electric Traction Elevators
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09-08
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Non-Personnel Traction Elevators
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09-08
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Hydraulic Elevators
|
09-08
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Non-Personnel Hydraulic Elevators
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09-08
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Renovation Hydraulic Elevator (Custom Written by VACO)
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Renovation Traction Elevator (Custom Written by VACO)
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Laundry and Linen Chutes
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09-08
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Trash Chutes
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09-08
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DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION
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Common Work Results for Fire Suppression
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11-09
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General Motor Requirements for Fire-Suppression Equipment
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05-03
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Commissioning of Fire Suppression System
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07-10
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|
Water-Based Fire-Suppression Systems
|
05-08
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Fire-Suppression Standpipes
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12-05
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Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems
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05-08
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DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING
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Common Work Results for Plumbing
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12-09
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General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment
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12-09
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Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping
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02-10
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General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping
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12-09
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Heat Tracing for Plumbing Piping
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12-09
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|
Commissioning of Plumbing Systems
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07-10
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|
Facility Water Distribution
|
10-06
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|
Domestic Water Pumps
|
11-10
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|
Facility Elevated, Potable-Water Storage Tanks
|
10-06
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|
Facility Sanitary Sewerage
|
12-09
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|
Sanitary Waste Interceptors
|
12-09
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|
Sanitary Sewerage Pumps
|
11-10
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|
Packaged, Submersible Sewerage Pump Units
|
11-10
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|
Packaged, Wastewater Pump Units
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10-06
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|
Facility Storm Drainage
|
12-09
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|
Sump Pumps
|
10-06
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|
Packaged, Pedestal Drainage Pump Units
|
11-10
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|
Packaged, Submersible, Drainage Pump Units
|
10-06
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|
General Service Compressed-Air Systems
|
12-09
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|
Water Softeners
|
06-05
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|
Electric Domestic Water Heaters
|
02-10
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|
Fuel-Fired Domestic Water Heaters
|
02-10
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|
Domestic Water Heat Exchangers
|
02-10
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|
Plumbing Fixtures
|
05-08
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|
Commercial Disposers
|
11-10
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|
Dental Compressed-Air Piping
|
12-09
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Dental Compressed-Air Equipment
|
12-09
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|
Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities
|
11-04
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|
Dental Vacuum and Evacuation Equipment
|
10-07
|
|
Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities
|
12-07
|
|
Chemical-Waste Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities
|
12-09
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|
Reverse-Osmosis Water Equipment
|
11-07
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|
Water Dealkalizing System
|
06-05
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|
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DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)
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|
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Common Work Results for Boiler Plant and Steam Generation
|
11-10
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Common Work Results for HVAC and Steam Generation
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11-10
|
|
General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam Generation Equipment
|
11-10
|
|
Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment
|
11-10
|
|
Noise and Vibration Control for Boiler Plant
|
11-10
|
|
Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC
|
12-06
|
|
HVAC, Plumbing, and Boiler Plant Insulation
|
12-06
|
|
Commissioning of HVAC
|
07-10
|
|
Demonstrations and Tests for Boiler Plant
|
11-10
|
|
Instrumentation and Control for Boiler Plant
|
11-10
|
|
Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC
|
05-10
|
|
Facility Fuel Systems
|
10-10
|
|
Facility Natural-Gas Piping
|
11-04
|
|
Boiler Plant Piping Systems
|
11-10
|
|
Hydronic Piping
|
03-10
|
|
Hydronic Pumps
|
02-10
|
|
Steam and Condensate Heating Piping
|
03-10
|
|
Steam Condensate Pumps
|
02-10
|
|
Refrigerant Piping
|
02-10
|
|
HVAC Water Treatment
|
02-10
|
|
HVAC Ducts and Casings
|
02-10
|
|
HVAC Fans
|
11-09
|
|
Air Terminal Units
|
03-10
|
|
Air Outlets and Inlets
|
11-09
|
|
Commercial-Kitchen Hoods
|
09-08
|
|
HVAC Air Cleaning Devices
|
11-09
|
|
Boiler Plant Mechanical Equipment
|
12-07
|
|
Breechings, Chimneys, and Stacks
|
12-07
|
|
Low-Pressure Water Heating Boilers
|
05-10
|
|
Water-Tube Boilers
|
03-08
|
|
Fire-Tube Boilers
|
03-08
|
|
Packaged Water Chillers
|
02-10
|
|
Cooling Towers
|
02-10
|
|
Air-to-Air Energy Recovery Equipment
|
11-09
|
|
Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units
|
05-10
|
|
Packaged, Outdoor, Central-Station Air-Handling Units
|
04-03
|
|
Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment
|
07-02
|
|
Computer-Room Air-Conditioners
|
10-07
|
|
Air-Source Unitary Heat Pumps
|
10-07
|
|
Water-Source Unitary Heat Pumps
|
10-07
|
|
Convection Heating and Cooling Units
|
09-08
|
|
Air Coils
|
12-04
|
|
Humidity Control Equipment
|
11-09
|
|
|
|
|
DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION
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|
|
|
|
|
Advanced Utility Metering System
|
02-10
|
|
|
|
|
DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL
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|
|
|
|
|
Requirements for Electrical Installations
|
09-10
|
|
Medium-Voltage Cables
|
09-10
|
|
Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables (600 Volts and Below)
|
09-10
|
|
Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems
|
09-10
|
|
Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems
|
09-10
|
|
Wireways for Radiology Equipment
|
09-10
|
|
Underfloor Raceways for Electrical Systems
|
04-09
|
|
Underground Electrical Construction
|
09-10
|
|
Electrical System Protective Device Study
|
09-10
|
|
Commissioning of Electrical Systems
|
07-10
|
|
Lighting Controls
|
09-10
|
|
Secondary Unit Substations
|
04-10
|
|
Pad-Mounted, Liquid-Filled, Medium-Voltage Transformers
|
09-10
|
|
Medium-Voltage Switchgear
|
09-10
|
|
Generator Paralleling Controls
|
09-10
|
|
Medium-Voltage Switches
|
09-10
|
|
Isolated Power Systems
|
09-10
|
|
Low-Voltage Transformers
|
09-10
|
|
Low-Voltage Switchgear
|
09-10
|
|
Distribution Switchboards
|
04-09
|
|
Panelboards
|
09-10
|
|
Motor-Control Centers
|
09-10
|
|
Motor-Control Panelboards
|
09-10
|
|
Busways
|
04-09
|
|
Power Distribution Units for Uninterruptible Power System
|
04-09
|
|
Wiring Devices
|
04-09
|
|
Motor Starters
|
09-10
|
|
Disconnect Switches
|
09-10
|
|
Engine Generators
|
09-10
|
|
Central Uninterruptible Power Supply
|
04-09
|
|
Harmonic Filters
|
09-10
|
|
Automatic Transfer Switches
|
09-10
|
|
Facility Lightning Protection
|
04-09
|
|
Cathodic Protection
|
04-09
|
|
Transient-Voltage Surge Suppression
|
04-09
|
|
Interior Lighting
|
04-09
|
|
Medical and Surgical Lighting Fixtures
|
09-10
|
|
Exterior Lighting
|
09-10
|
|
|
|
|
DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS
|
|
|
|
|
|
Requirements for Communications Installations
|
11-09
|
|
Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems
|
10-06
|
|
Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems
|
12-05
|
|
Leased Space, Communication Equipment and Systems
|
02-09
|
|
Commissioning of Communications Systems
|
07-10
|
|
Structured Cabling
|
12-05
|
|
Communications Equipment Room Fittings
|
10-06
|
|
Communications Horizontal Cabling
|
10-06
|
|
Voice Communications Switching and Routing Equipment
|
10-06
|
|
Voice Communications Switching and Routing Equipment - Extension
|
10-06
|
|
Two-Way Radio Equipment and Systems
|
02-09
|
|
Master Antenna Television Equipment and Systems
|
08-09
|
|
Public Address and Mass Notification Systems
|
01-10
|
|
Intercommunications and Program Systems
|
02-09
|
|
Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems
|
01-10
|
|
Security Emergency Call, Duress Alarm, and Telecommunications
|
02-09
|
|
Miscellaneous Medical Systems
|
12-05
|
|
|
|
|
DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY
|
|
|
|
|
|
Requirements for Electronic Safety and Security Installations
|
11-09
|
|
Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and Security
|
12-05
|
|
Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security
|
10-06
|
|
Raceways and Boxes for Electronic Safety and Security
|
12-05
|
|
Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems
|
07-10
|
|
Physical Access Control Systems
|
11-09
|
|
Access Control System and Database Management
|
11-09
|
|
Security Access Detection
|
11-09
|
|
Intrusion Detection System
|
11-09
|
|
Video Surveillance
|
11-09
|
|
Electronic Personal Protection System
|
11-09
|
|
Fire Detection and Alarm
|
09-05
|
|
|
|
|
DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK
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|
|
|
|
|
Commissioning of Site Utility Systems
|
07-10
|
|
Earth Moving
|
10-06
|
|
Earth Moving (Short Form)
|
09-08
|
|
Dewatering
|
12-05
|
|
Flowable Fill
|
04-05
|
|
Pressure Grouting Soil Stabilization
|
10-06
|
|
Driven Piles
|
10-06
|
|
Auger Cast Grout Piles
|
10-06
|
|
Drilled Caissons
|
10-06
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS
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|
|
|
|
|
Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements
|
04-10
|
|
Asphalt Paving
|
10-09
|
|
Brick Unit Paving
|
04-10
|
|
Pavement Markings
|
04-10
|
|
Chain Link Fences and Gates
|
02-10
|
|
Perimeter Security Fences and Gates
|
10-07
|
|
Planting Irrigation
|
04-10
|
|
Planting
|
09-08
|
|
|
|
|
DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES
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|
|
|
|
|
Water Utilities
|
12-05
|
|
Sanitary Sewerage Utilities
|
10-06
|
|
Storm Drainage Utilities
|
11-05
|
|
Foundation Drainage
|
10-06
|
|
Natural-Gas Distribution
|
02-10
|
|
Steam Energy Distribution
|
02-10
|
|
|
|
|
DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION
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|
|
|
|
|
Vehicle Barriers
|
10-07
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|
Active Vehicle Barriers
|
10-07
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SECTION 01 00 00
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1.1 GENERAL INTENTION
A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish all labor, materials, tools, and equipment and perform work as required by the individual Task Orders (TO) to be assigned under this contract.
B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the VA Ambulatory Care Center’s Chief Engineering Officer or his respresentative.
C. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access.
D. Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that an OSHA certified “competent person” (CP) (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present.
G. Training:
1. All employees of general contractor or subcontractors shall have the 10-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course and/or other relevant competency training, as determined by VA CP with input from the ICRA team.
2. Submit training records of all such employees for approval before the start of work.
1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)
A. MAIN BID ITEM:
a. This is an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) type contract that encompasses a broad range of Non-Recurring Maintenance, and Minor Construction work on real property located at the following location(s):
Department of Veterans Affairs
Chalmers P. Wiley Ambulatory Care Center
420 North James Road
Columbus, OH 43219-1834
Or Associated CBOCs and/or Leased Space(s)
During the contract period, the COTR, Chief Engineer and/or his designee will identify projects for Task Orders that will be issued by the Contracting Officer. The Chief Engineer along with the Contracting Officer will appoint a Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) for each individual Task Order
b. The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment, transportation and qualified supervision necessary to accomplish the assigned task order. Task orders will vary in size and dollar amounts. Task orders will involve, but will not be limited to trades, such as carpentry; concrete; roofing; site work; excavation; interior renovation; carpet, window and door installation; electrical, steam fitting, plumbing; painting (interior/exterior) and plaster/ stucco; demolition, concrete, masonry or metal stud and sheetrock walls; installation of acoustical ceilings and light fixtures; HVAC, installation of ceramic tile, and installation of VCT flooring.
c. This contract will not include medical facilities engineering support services such as: utility plant operation, ground maintenance, refuse collection and disposal, maintenance and repair of equipment or systems, and similar work. No task order will include Architect\Engineering services, however, informal (shop) drawings, incidental to the job, reflecting the plan of action and the completed project, may be required.
d. The contractor shall be located, either by virtue of his main office or a satellite operation base, within an area permitting a maximum of a two (2) hour response time to the Ambulatory Care Center location listed above. Said office or satellite base must be operational prior to award of the contract and throughout the duration of the contract, and must be open for business from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays.
1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR
A. No drawings are included with the Master IDIQ Contract.
B. AWARD OF TASK ORDER (TO), the number of sets of specifications and drawings to be furnished will be defined by the individual TOs.
C. Additional sets of drawings may be made by the Contractor, at Contractor's expense, from reproducible sepia prints furnished by Issuing Office. Such sepia prints shall be returned to the Issuing Office immediately after printing is completed.
1.4 construction security requirements
A. Security Plan:
1. The security plan defines both physical and administrative security procedures that will remain effective for the entire duration of the project.
2. The General Contractor is responsible for assuring that all sub-contractors working on the project and their employees also comply with these regulations.
B. Security Procedures:
1. General Contractor’s employees shall not enter the project site without appropriate badge. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.
2. For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, The General Contractor shall give three (3) days notice to the Contracting Officer or COTR so that security and/or escort arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.
3. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the Contracting Officer or COTR.
4. VA reserves the right to close down or shut down the project site and order General Contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency. The General Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting Officer.
C. Key Control:
1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.
2. The General Contractor shall turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation. See Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.
D. Document Control:
1. Before starting any work, the General Contractor/Sub Contractors shall submit an electronic security memorandum describing the approach to following goals and maintaining confidentiality of “sensitive information”.
2. The General Contractor is responsible for safekeeping of all drawings, project manual and other project information. This information shall be shared only with those with a specific need to accomplish the project.
3. Certain documents, sketches, videos or photographs and drawings may be marked “Law Enforcement Sensitive” or “Sensitive Unclassified”. Secure such information in separate containers and limit the access to only those who will need it for the project. Return the information to the Contracting Officer upon request.
4. These security documents shall not be removed or transmitted from the project site without the written approval of Contracting Officer.
5. All paper waste or electronic media such as CD’s and diskettes shall be shredded and destroyed in a manner acceptable to the VA.
6. Notify Contracting Officer and Site Security Officer immediately when there is a loss or compromise of “sensitive information”.
7. All electronic information shall be stored in specified location following VA standards and procedures using an Engineering Document Management Software (EDMS).
a. Security, access and maintenance of all project drawings, both scanned and electronic shall be performed and tracked through the EDMS system.
b. “Sensitive information” including drawings and other documents may be attached to e-mail provided all VA encryption procedures are followed.
E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions
1. Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submitted 24 hours before the date and time of access. Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.
2. Separate permits shall be issued for General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.
1.5 FIRE SAFETY
A. Applicable Publications: Publications listed below form part of this Article to extent referenced. Publications are referenced in text by basic designations only.
1. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):
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E84-2008 Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):
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10-2006 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers
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30-2007 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code
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51B-2003 Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work
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70-2007 National Electrical Code
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241-2004 Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations
3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):
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29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction
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Fire Safety Plan: Establish and maintain a fire protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1926. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific fire safety measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to COTR for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES. Prior to any worker for the contractor or subcontractors beginning work, they shall undergo a safety briefing provided by the general contractor’s competent person per OSHA requirements. This briefing shall include information on the construction limits, VAACC safety guidelines, means of egress, break areas, work hours, locations of restrooms, use of VAACC equipment, and project specific topics. Documentation shall be provided to the COTR that individuals have undergone contractor’s safety briefing.
C. Site and Building Access: Maintain free and unobstructed access to facility emergency services and for fire, police and other emergency response forces in accordance with NFPA 241.
D. Separate temporary facilities, such as trailers, storage sheds, and dumpsters, from existing buildings and new construction by distances in accordance with NFPA 241. For small facilities with less than 6 m (20 feet) exposing overall length, separate by 3m (10 feet).
E. Temporary Construction Partitions:
1. Install and maintain temporary construction partitions to provide smoke-tight separations between construction areas and adjoining areas when directed. Construct partitions of gypsum board or treated plywood (flame spread rating of 25 or less in accordance with ASTM E84) on both sides of fire retardant treated wood or metal steel studs. Extend the partitions through suspended ceilings to floor slab deck or roof. Seal joints and penetrations. At door openings, install Class C, ¾ hour fire/smoke rated doors with self-closing devices.
2. Install one-hour and/or two-hour fire-rated temporary construction partitions as shown on drawings to maintain integrity of existing exit stair enclosures, exit passageways, fire-rated enclosures of hazardous areas, horizontal exits, smoke barriers, vertical shafts and openings enclosures.
3. Close openings in smoke barriers and fire-rated construction to maintain fire ratings. Seal penetrations with listed through-penetration firestop materials in accordance with Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.
F. Temporary Heating and Electrical: Install, use and maintain installations in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 70.
G. Means of Egress: Do not block exiting for occupied buildings, including paths from exits to roads. Minimize disruptions and coordinate with COTR and facility Safety Officer.
H. Egress Routes for Construction Workers: Maintain free and unobstructed egress. Inspect daily. Report findings and corrective actions weekly to COTR and facility Safety Officer.
I. Fire Extinguishers: Provide and maintain extinguishers in construction areas and temporary storage areas in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 10.
J. Flammable and Combustible Liquids: Store, dispense and use liquids in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 30.
K. Standpipes: Install and extend standpipes up with each floor in accordance with 29 CFR 1926 and NFPA 241. Do not charge wet standpipes subject to freezing until weather protected.
L. Sprinklers: Install, test and activate new automatic sprinklers prior to removing existing sprinklers.
M. Existing Fire Protection: Do not impair automatic sprinklers, smoke and heat detection, and fire alarm systems, except for portions immediately under construction, and temporarily for connections. Provide fire watch for impairments more than 4 hours in a 24-hour period. Request interruptions in accordance with Article, OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS, and coordinate with COTR and facility Safety Officer. All existing or temporary fire protection systems (fire alarms, sprinklers) located in construction areas shall be tested as coordinated with the medical center. Parameters for the testing and results of any tests performed shall be recorded by the medical center and copies provided to the COTR and facility Safety Officer.
N. Smoke Detectors: Prevent accidental operation. Remove temporary covers at end of work operations each day. Coordinate with COTR and facility Safety Officer.
O. Hot Work: Perform and safeguard hot work operations in accordance with NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with COTR. Obtain permits from facility Safety Officer at least 24 hours in advance.
P. Fire Hazard Prevention and Safety Inspections: Inspect entire construction areas weekly. Coordinate with, and report findings and corrective actions weekly to COTR and facility Safety Officer.
Q. Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in and adjacent to construction areas inside existing buildings and additions under construction. In separate and detached buildings under construction, smoking is prohibited except in designated smoking rest areas.
R. Dispose of waste and debris in accordance with NFPA 241. Remove from buildings daily.
S. Perform other construction, alteration and demolition operations in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.
T. If required, submit documentation to the COTR and facility Safety Officer that personnel have been trained in the fire safety aspects of working in areas with impaired structural or compartmentalization features.
1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS
A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.
B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.
C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.
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