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SECTION 01 35 16 - ALTERATION PROJECT PROCEDURES
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 SUMMARY
A. Section includes:
1. Products and installation for patching and extending Work within construction areas of
existing facilities.
2. Providing transition and adjustments
3. Repair of damaged surfaces and finishes
1.02 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary
Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
1.03 OCCUPANCY, ACCESS, AND PROTECTION
A. Entire existing facility or any portion thereof will be occupied during progress of construction
for conduct of normal operations. Phase Work as directed in Division One of these
specifications.
B. Cooperate with Owner in scheduling operations to minimize conflict and to permit continuous
usage. Perform work not to interfere with operations of occupied areas.
C. Existing facilities will remain in full operation during execution of this Work. Exercise every
precaution to ensure safety and protection for existing facilities, occupants, merchandise,
pedestrians, and vehicles. The following must meet required codes and accessibility
requirements.
1. Maintain safe access and egress at all times for occupants, pedestrians, and vehicles.
2. Provide protection to prevent damage to facilities, merchandise, and vehicles from dust,
water, weather, and other similar harmful elements.
3. Maintain exiting from facilities to provide safe passage complying with applicable codes.
1.04 SCHEDULING OF WORK
A. Make arrangements with Owner and schedule Work to avoid interference with normal
operations of occupied areas. Submit schedule and summary of applicable Work within
occupied areas and obtain Owner approval not less than two (2) days prior to commencement
of such Work.
1. Requests for use of certain existing loading docks, passage ways, and other similar spaces
within areas outside limits of construction operations will be limited to day-by-day basis
and must be approved in advance by Owner.
B. Coordinate access and scheduling of Work within tenant areas with Owner.
1.05 TORCH-CUTTING AND WELDING PROCEDURES
A. Notify Owner in advance of torch-cutting and welding operations performed within occupied
areas; obtain approval prior to proceeding with such operations.
1. Neither open-flame torch-cutting, welding nor arc-welding are allowed without having
secured appropriate permit from Fire Marshal or authority having jurisdiction.
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2. Keep portable fire extinguisher of appropriate class within reach during welding or torch-
cutting operations.
3. Screen arc-welding from vision of passersby.
B. Maintain a "Fire Watch" for minimum of sixty (60) minutes after completion of each torch-
cutting and welding operation.
1.06 UTILITY SERVICE OUTAGES
A. Keep utility and service outages to minimum and perform only after written approval of Owner
is received.
1. Requests for outages will not be considered unless they include an identification of areas
which will be affected by proposed outage.
2. Schedule outages for times other than normal business hours.
3. Make requests for outages minimum of five (5) calendar days in advance of proposed
outage.
B. Contractor: Responsible for investigating utility and service lines to determine effect of outage
upon building operations outside of limit of operations. Obtain approval in advance from Owner
to execute investigations.
1.07 KEYS
A. When necessary to perform Work, Owner will issue keys to existing mechanical/electrical
equipment spaces.
B. Return keys at end of warranty period.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 MATERIALS
A. Type and Quality of Existing Products: Use products or types of construction that exist in
structure, as needed to patch, extend, or match existing Work.
1. Generally, Contract Documents do not define products or standards of workmanship
present in existing construction.
2. Determine by inspecting and testing products where necessary, referring to existing work
as quality standard.
B. New Materials: Comply with Specifications for each product involved.
1. Match existing products and work for patching existing work.
C. Materials for Temporary Fire-Rated Partitions: Comply with provisions of Division One of these
specifications.
D. Salvaged Materials: Salvage sufficient quantities of cut or removed material to replace damaged
Work of existing construction, when material is not readily obtainable on current market.
1. Store salvaged items in dry, secure place on site.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 EXAMINATION
A. Comply with provisions of Division One specifications.
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1. Responsible for verifying existing conditions to determine that all areas meet
constructability and are ready for alteration and remodeling.
B. Discrepancies: Verify dimensions and elevations indicated in layout of existing work.
1. Prior to commencing work, carefully compare and check Contract Documents for
discrepancies in locations or elevations of work to be executed.
2. Refer discrepancies among Drawings and existing conditions to Design Professional for
adjustment before work affected is performed.
3.02 PREPARATION
A. Construct temporary fire-rated partitions to separate existing occupied areas from construction
and alteration areas.
B. Cut, move, or remove items as necessary for access to alteration and renovation Work.
1. Remove unsuitable material not marked for salvage, such as rotted wood, corroded
metals, deteriorated masonry and concrete, and other deteriorated materials. Replace
materials as specified for finished Work.
2. Remove debris and abandoned items from area and from concealed spaces.
C. Cutting and Removal: Perform cutting and removal work to remove minimum necessary, and in
manner to avoid damage to adjacent work. Cut finish surfaces such as masonry, tile, plaster, or
metals by methods to terminate surfaces in straight line at natural point of division.
D. Prepare surfaces and remove surface finishes as necessary to provide for proper installation of
new materials and finishes.
E. Close openings in exterior surfaces to protect existing Work from weather and extremes of
temperature and humidity. Insulate ductwork and piping to prevent condensation in exposed
areas.
F. Provide temporary barriers and closures to control operations to prevent spread of dust to
occupied portions of building.
3.03 INSTALLATION
A. Coordinate Work of alterations and renovations to expedite completion and to accommodate
Owner occupancy.
B. Remove, cut, and patch Work in manner to minimize damage and to provide means of restoring
products and finishes to specified condition.
1. Refinish visible existing surfaces to remain in renovated rooms and spaces, to specified
condition for each material, with neat transition to adjacent finishes.
C. Install products as specified in individual Specification sections.
D. Where new Work abuts or aligns with existing, perform smooth and even transition to match
existing adjacent surface in texture and appearance.
1. When finished surfaces are cut so that smooth transition with new Work is not possible,
terminate existing surface along straight line at natural line of division and request
instructions from Design Professional as to method of making transition.
3.04 ADJUSTMENTS
A. Where removal of partitions or walls results in adjacent spaces becoming one, rework floors,
walls, and ceilings to provide smooth plane without breaks, steps, or soffits.
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B. Trim existing doors as necessary to clear new floor finish. Refinish trim as required.
C. Fit Work at penetrations of surfaces as specified in Division One of these specifications.
D. Patch or replace portions of existing surfaces which are damaged, lifted, discolored, or showing
other imperfections. Repair substrate prior to application of finishes.
3.05 FINISHES
A. Finish new surfaces as specified in individual Specification sections.
B. Finish patches to produce uniform finish and texture over entire area. When finish cannot be
matched, refinish entire surface to nearest intersections.
3.06 CLEANING
A. Comply with the Closeout Procedures listed in Division One of these specifications. Thoroughly
clean areas and spaces affected by Work. Completely remove paint, mortar, oils, putty and
items of similar nature.
B. Clean Owner occupied areas daily. Clean spillage, overspray, and heavy collection of dust in
Owner occupied areas immediately.
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SECTION 02 41 19 - SELECTIVE DEMOLITION
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 SUMMARY
A. Section Includes:
1. Demolition and removal of selected portions of building or structure.
2. Salvage of existing items to be reused or recycled.
1.02 REFERENCE STANDARDS
A. NFPA 241 - Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations;
2027.
1.03 MATERIALS OWNERSHIP
A. Unless otherwise indicated, demolition waste becomes property of Contractor.
B. Historic items, relics, antiques, and similar objects including, but not limited to, cornerstones
and their contents, commemorative plaques and tablets, and other items of interest or value to
Owner that may be uncovered during demolition remain the property of Owner.
1. Carefully salvage in a manner to prevent damage and promptly return to Owner.
1.04 PREINSTALLATION MEETINGS
A. Predemolition Conference: Conduct conference at Project site.
1.05 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS
A. Proposed Protection Measures: Submit report, including Drawings, that indicates the measures
proposed for protecting individuals and property, for environmental protection, for dust control
and for noise control. Indicate proposed locations and construction of barriers.
B. Schedule of selective demolition activities with starting and ending dates for each activity.
C. Predemolition photographs or video.
D. Statement of Refrigerant Recovery: Signed by refrigerant recovery technician.
1.06 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS
A. Inventory of items that have been removed and salvaged.
1.07 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Refrigerant Recovery Technician Qualifications: Certified by an EPA-approved certification
program.
1.08 FIELD CONDITIONS
A. Owner will occupy portions of building immediately adjacent to selective demolition area.
Conduct selective demolition so Owner's operations will not be disrupted.
B. Conditions existing at time of inspection for bidding purpose will be maintained by Owner as far
as practical.
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C. Notify Architect of discrepancies between existing conditions and Drawings before proceeding
with selective demolition.
D. Hazardous Materials: It is not expected that hazardous materials will be encountered in the
Work.
1. Hazardous materials will be removed by Owner before start of the Work.
2. If suspected hazardous materials are encountered, do not disturb; immediately notify
Architect and Owner. Hazardous materials will be removed by Owner under a separate
contract.
E. Storage or sale of removed items or materials on-site is not permitted.
F. Utility Service: Maintain existing utilities indicated to remain in service and protect them against
damage during selective demolition operations.
1. Maintain fire-protection facilities in service during selective demolition operations.
G. Arrange selective demolition schedule so as not to interfere with Owner's operations.
1.09 WARRANTY
A. Existing Warranties: Remove, replace, patch, and repair materials and surfaces cut or damaged
during selective demolition, by methods and with materials and using approved contractors so
as not to void existing warranties.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Regulatory Requirements: Comply with governing EPA notification regulations before beginning
selective demolition. Comply with hauling and disposal regulations of authorities having
jurisdiction.
B. Standards: Comply with ANSI/ASSP A10.6 and NFPA 241.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 EXAMINATION
A. Verify that utilities have been disconnected and capped before starting selective demolition
operations.
B. Inventory and record the condition of items to be removed and salvaged.
3.02 PREPARATION
A. Refrigerant: Before starting demolition, remove refrigerant from mechanical equipment
according to 40 CFR 82 and regulations of authorities having jurisdiction.
3.03 UTILITY SERVICES AND MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
A. Existing Services/Systems to Remain: Maintain services/systems indicated to remain and
protect them against damage.
B. Existing Services/Systems to Be Removed, Relocated, or Abandoned: Locate, identify,
disconnect, and seal or cap off utility services and mechanical/electrical systems serving areas
to be selectively demolished.
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1. Owner will arrange to shut off indicated services/systems when requested by Contractor.
2. If services/systems are required to be removed, relocated, or abandoned, provide
temporary services/systems that bypass area of selective demolition and that maintain
continuity of services/systems to other parts of building.
3. Disconnect, demolish, and remove fire-suppression systems, plumbing, and HVAC
systems, equipment, and components indicated on Drawings to be removed.
a. Piping to Be Removed: Remove portion of piping indicated to be removed and cap or
plug remaining piping with same or compatible piping material.
b. Equipment to Be Removed: Disconnect and cap services and remove equipment.
c. Equipment to Be Removed and Reinstalled: Disconnect and cap services and remove,
clean, and store equipment; when appropriate, reinstall, reconnect, and make
equipment operational.
d. Equipment to Be Removed and Salvaged: Disconnect and cap services and remove
equipment and deliver to Owner.
3.04 PROTECTION
A. Temporary Protection: Provide temporary barricades and other protection required to prevent
injury to people and damage to adjacent buildings and facilities to remain.
B. Temporary Shoring: Design, provide, and maintain shoring, bracing, and structural supports as
required to preserve stability and prevent movement, settlement, or collapse of construction
and finishes to remain, and to prevent unexpected or uncontrolled movement or collapse of
construction being demolished.
C. Remove temporary barricades and protections where hazards no longer exist.
3.05 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION
A. General: Demolish and remove existing construction only to the extent required by new
construction and as indicated. Use methods required to complete the Work within limitations
of governing regulations and as follows:
1. Neatly cut openings and holes plumb, square, and true to dimensions required. Use cutting
methods least likely to damage construction to remain or adjoining construction. Use hand
tools or small power tools designed for sawing or grinding, not hammering and chopping.
Temporarily cover openings to remain.
2. Cut or drill from the exposed or finished side into concealed surfaces to avoid marring
existing finished surfaces.
3. Do not use cutting torches until work area is cleared of flammable materials. At concealed
spaces, such as duct and pipe interiors, verify condition and contents of hidden space
before starting flame-cutting operations. Maintain portable fire-suppression devices
during flame-cutting operations.
4. Maintain fire watch during and for at least 1 hour after flame-cutting operations.
5. Locate selective demolition equipment and remove debris and materials so as not to
impose excessive loads on supporting walls, floors, or framing.
6. Dispose of demolished items and materials promptly.
B. Site Access and Temporary Controls: Conduct selective demolition and debris-removal
operations to ensure minimum interference with roads, streets, walks, walkways, and other
adjacent occupied and used facilities.
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C. Removed and Salvaged Items:
1. Clean salvaged items.
2. Pack or crate items after cleaning. Identify contents of containers.
3. Store items in a secure area until delivery to Owner.
4. Transport items to Owner's storage area.
5. Protect items from damage during transport and storage.
D. Removed and Reinstalled Items:
1. Clean and repair items to functional condition adequate for intended reuse.
2. Pack or crate items after cleaning and repairing. Identify contents of containers.
3. Protect items from damage during transport and storage.
4. Reinstall items in locations indicated. Comply with installation requirements for new
materials and equipment. Provide connections, supports, and miscellaneous materials
necessary to make item functional for use indicated.
E. Existing Items to Remain: Protect construction indicated to remain against damage and soiling
during selective demolition. When permitted by Architect, items may be removed to a suitable,
protected storage location during selective demolition and cleaned and reinstalled in their
original locations after selective demolition operations are complete.
3.06 CLEANING
A. Remove demolition waste materials from Project site and dispose of them in an EPA-approved
construction and demolition waste landfill acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.
1. Do not allow demolished materials to accumulate on-site.
2. Remove and transport debris in a manner that will prevent spillage on adjacent surfaces
and areas.
3. Remove debris from elevated portions of building by chute, hoist, or other device that will
convey debris to grade level in a controlled descent.
B. Burning: Do not burn demolished materials.
C. Clean adjacent structures and improvements of dust, dirt, and debris caused by selective
demolition operations. Return adjacent areas to condition existing before selective demolition
operations began.
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