015000Proj. No.10105 Residence Conversions October 7, 2011
58 Kensington, 57 Dryads Green, 72 Dryads Green
Smith College, Northampton, MA
TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLSPage 1 of 6 015000
SECTION 015000 -TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS
PART 1 -GENERAL
1.1 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.
1.2 SUMMARY
A.This Section includes requirements for temporary utilities, support facilities,
and security and protection facilities.
B.Related Sections include the following:
1.Division 01 Section "Summary" for limitations on utility interruptions and
other work restrictions.
2.Division 01 Section "Execution" for progress cleaning requirements.
3.Divisions 02 through 49 Sections for temporary heat, ventilation, and
humidity requirements for products in those Sections.
1.3 DEFINITIONS
A.Permanent Enclosure: As determined by Architect, permanent or temporary
roofing is complete, insulated, and weathertight; exterior walls are insulated
and weathertight; and all openings are closed with permanent construction or
substantial temporary closures.
1.4 USE CHARGES
A.General: Cost or use charges for temporary facilities shall be included in the
Contract Sum. Allow other entities to use temporary services and facilities
without cost, including, but not limited to, Architect, testing agencies, and
authorities having jurisdiction.
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B.Water Service: Water from Owner's existing water system is available for use
without metering and without payment of use charges. Provide connections
and extensions of services as required for construction operations.
C.Electric Power Service: Electric power from Owner's existing system is available
for use without metering and without payment of use charges. Provide
connections and extensions of services as required for construction
operations.
1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.Electric Service: Comply with NECA,NEMA, and UL standards and regulations
for temporary electric service. Install service to comply with NFPA 70.
B.Tests and Inspections: Arrange for authorities having jurisdiction to test and
inspect each temporary utility before use. Obtain required certifications and
permits.
1.6 PROJECT CONDITIONS
A.Temporary Use of Permanent Facilities: Installer of each permanent service
shall assume responsibility for operation, maintenance, and protection of each
permanent service during its use as a construction facility before Owner's
acceptance, regardless of previously assigned responsibilities.
PART 2 -PRODUCTS –(Not Used)
PART 3 -EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION, GENERAL
A.Locate facilities where they will serve Project adequately and result in minimum
interference with performance of the Work. Relocate and modify facilities as
required by progress of the Work.
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B.Provide each facility ready for use when needed to avoid delay. Do not remove
until facilities are no longer needed or are replaced by authorized use of
completed permanent facilities.
3.2 TEMPORARY UTILITY INSTALLATION
A.General: Install temporary service or connect to existing service.
1.Arrange with utility company, Owner, and existing users for time when
service can be interrupted, if necessary, to make connections for
temporary services.
B.Sewers and Drainage: Provide temporary utilities to remove effluent lawfully.
1.Maintain power to existing sump pump.
C.Water Service: Use of Owner's existing water service facilities will be
permitted, as long as facilities are cleaned and maintained in a condition
acceptable to Owner. At Substantial Completion, restore these facilities to
condition existing before initial use.
D.Ventilation and Humidity Control: Provide temporary ventilation required by
construction activities for curing or drying of completed installations or for
protecting installed construction from adverse effects of high humidity. Select
equipment that will not have a harmful effect on completed installations or
elements being installed. Coordinate ventilation requirements to produce
ambient condition required and minimize energy consumption.
E.Electric Power Service: Use of Owner's existing electric power service will be
permitted, as long as equipment is maintained in a condition acceptable to
Owner.
F.Electric Power Service: Provide electric power service and distribution system
of sufficient size, capacity, and power characteristics required for construction
operations.
G.Lighting: Provide temporary lighting with local switching that provides
adequate illumination for construction operations, observations, inspections,
and traffic conditions.
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1.Install and operate temporary lighting that fulfills security and protection
requirements without operating entire system.
3.3 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. Comply with Division 01
Section "Execution" for progress cleaning requirements.
B.Lifts and Hoists: Provide facilities necessary for hoisting materials and
personnel.
1.Truck cranes and similar devices used for hoisting materials are
considered "tools and equipment" and not temporary facilities.
C.Existing Stair Usage: Use of Owner's existing stairs will be permitted, as long
as stairs are cleaned and maintained in a condition acceptable to Owner. At
Substantial Completion, restore stairs to condition existing before initial use.
1.Provide protective coverings, barriers, devices, signs, or other procedures
to protect stairs and to maintain means of egress. If, despite such
protection, stairs become damaged, restore damaged areas so no
evidence remains of correction work.
3.4 SECURITY AND PROTECTION FACILITIES INSTALLATION
A.Environmental Protection: Provide protection, operate temporary facilities, and
conduct construction in ways and by methods that comply with environmental
regulations and that minimize possible air, waterway, and subsoil
contamination or pollution or other undesirable effects.
1.Comply with work restrictions specified in Division 01 Section "Summary."
B.Security Enclosure and Lockup: Install substantial temporary enclosure around
partially completed areas of construction. Provide lockable entrances to
prevent unauthorized entrance, vandalism, theft, and similar violations of
security.
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C.Temporary Enclosures: Provide temporary enclosures for protection of
construction, in progress and completed, from exposure, foul weather, other
construction operations, and similar activities. Provide temporary weathertight
enclosure for building exterior.
D.Temporary Fire Protection: Install and maintain temporary fire-protection
facilities of types needed to protect against reasonably predictable and
controllable fire losses. Comply with NFPA 241.
1.Prohibit smoking in construction areas.
2.Supervise welding operations, combustion-type temporary heating units,
and similar sources of fire ignition according to requirements of
authorities having jurisdiction.
3.5 OPERATION, TERMINATION, AND REMOVAL
A.Supervision: Enforce strict discipline in use of temporary facilities. To
minimize waste and abuse, limit availability of temporary facilities to essential
and intended uses.
B.Maintenance: Maintain facilities in good operating condition until removal.
1.Maintain operation of temporary enclosures, heating, cooling, humidity
control, ventilation, and similar facilities on a 24-hour basis where
required to achieve indicated results and to avoid possibility of damage.
C.Temporary Facility Changeover: Do not change over from using temporary
security and protection facilities to permanent facilities until Substantial
Completion.
D.Termination and Removal: Remove each temporary facility when need for its
service has ended, when it has been replaced by authorized use of a
permanent facility, or no later than Substantial Completion. Complete or, if
necessary, restore permanent construction that may have been delayed
because of interference with temporary facility. Repair damaged Work, clean
exposed surfaces, and replace construction that cannot be satisfactorily
repaired.
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1.Materials and facilities that constitute temporary facilities are property of
Contractor.
2.At Substantial Completion, clean and renovate permanent facilities used
during construction period. Comply with final cleaning requirements
specified in Division 01 Section "Closeout Procedures."
END OF SECTION 015000