7590 Specifications Dcpl09r0019

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GEORGETOWN NEIGHBORHOOD LIBRARY RENOVATION MJA/7590Washington, DC ADDENDA 3

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES 01330 - 2/9

B. Coordination: Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performanceof construction activities.

1. Coordinate each submittal with fabrication, purchasing, testing, delivery, othersubmittals, and related activities that require sequential activity.

2. Coordinate transmittal of different types of submittals for related parts of the

Work so processing will not be delayed because of need to review submittalsconcurrently for coordination.

a. Architect and Construction Manager reserve the right to withhold action ona submittal requiring coordination with other submittals until relatedsubmittals are received.

C. Processing Time: Allow time for submittal review, including time for resubmittals, asfollows. Time for review shall commence onArchitect's receipt of submittal. Noextension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmitsubmittals enough in advance of the Work to permit processing, including resubmittals.

1. Initial Review: Allow 15 days for initial review of each submittal. Allow additionaltime if coordination with subsequent submittals is required. ConstructionManager will advise Contractor when a submittal being processed must bedelayed for coordination.

2. Intermediate Review: If intermediate submittal is necessary, process it in samemanner as initial submittal.

3. Resubmittal Review: Allow 15 days for review of each resubmittal.

D. Identification and Information: Place a permanent label or title block on each papercopy submittal item for identification.

1. Indicate name of firm or entity that prepared each submittal on label or title block.

2. Provide a space approximately 6 by 8 inches on label or beside title block torecord Contractor's review and approval markings and action taken byArchitect and Construction Manager.

3. Include the following information for processing and recording action taken:

a. Project name.b. Date.c. Name of Architect.d. Name of Construction Manager.e. Name of Contractor.f. Name of subcontractor.g. Name of supplier.

h. Name of manufacturer.i. Submittal number or other unique identifier, including revision identifier.

1) Submittal number shall use Specification Section number followed bya decimal point and then a sequential number (e.g., 06100.01).Resubmittals shall include an alphabetic suffix after another decimalpoint (e.g., 06100.01.A).

j. Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.


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k. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.l. Location(s) where product is to be installed, as appropriate.m. Other necessary identification.

E. Options: Identify options requiring selection by the Architect.

F. Deviations: Identify deviations from the Contract Documents on submittals.

G. Additional Paper Copies: Unless additional copies are required for final submittal, andunless Architect or Construction Manager observes noncompliance with provisions inthe Contract Documents, initial submittal may serve as final submittal.

1. Submit one copy of submittal to concurrent reviewer in addition to specifiednumber of copies to Architect and Construction Manager.

H. Transmittal: Assemble each submittal individually and appropriately for transmittal andhandling. Transmit each submittal using a transmittal form. Architect and ConstructionManager will discard submittals received from sources other than Contractor.

1. Transmittal Form: Use AIA Document G810.2. On an attached separate sheet, prepared on Contractor's letterhead, record

relevant information, requests for data, revisions other than those requested byArchitect and Construction Manager on previous submittals, and deviations fromrequirements in the Contract Documents, including minor variations andlimitations. Include same identification information as related submittal.

I. Resubmittals: Make resubmittals in same form and number of copies as initialsubmittal.

1. Note date and content of previous submittal.

2. Note date and content of revision in label or title block and clearly indicate extentof revision.3. Resubmit submittals until they are marked with approval notation from

Architect'sand Construction Manager's action stamp.

J. Distribution: Furnish copies of final submittals to manufacturers, subcontractors,suppliers, fabricators, installers, authorities having jurisdiction, and others as necessaryfor performance of construction activities. Show distribution on transmittal forms.

K. Use for Construction: Use only final submittals that are marked with approval notationfrom Architect'sand Construction Manager's action stamp.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. General Submittal Procedure Requirements:


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1. Action Submittals: Submit six paper copies of each submittal, unless otherwiseindicated. Architect, through Construction Manager, will return three copies.

2. Informational Submittals: Submit three paper copies of each submittal, unlessotherwise indicated. Architect and Construction Manager will not return copies.

3. Closeout Submittals and Maintenance Material Submittals: Comply withrequirements specified in Division 1 Section "Closeout Procedures."

4. Certificates and Certifications Submittals: Provide a statement that includessignature of entity responsible for preparing certification. Certificates andcertifications shall be signed by an officer or other individual authorized to signdocuments on behalf of that entity.a. Provide a notarized statement on original paper copy certificates and

certifications where indicated.

5. Test and Inspection Reports Submittals: Comply with requirements specified inDivision 1 Section "Quality Requirements."

B. Product Data: Collect information into a single submittal for each element ofconstruction and type of product or equipment.

1. If information must be specially prepared for submittal because standardpublished data are not suitable for use, submit as Shop Drawings, not as ProductData.

2. Mark each copy of each submittal to show which products and options areapplicable.

3. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Manufacturer's catalog cuts.b. Manufacturer's product specifications.c. Standard color charts.d. Statement of compliance with specified referenced standards.

e. Testing by recognized testing agency.f. Application of testing agency labels and seals.g. Notation of coordination requirements.h. Availability and delivery time information.

4. For equipment, include the following in addition to the above, as applicable:

a. Wiring diagrams showing factory-installed wiring.b. Printed performance curves.c. Operational range diagrams.d. Clearances required to other construction, if not indicated on

accompanying Shop Drawings.

5. Submit Product Data before or concurrent with Samples.6. Submit Product Data in the following format:

a. Six paper copies of Product Data, unless otherwise indicated.Architect, through Construction Manager, will return Three copies.

C. Shop Drawings: Prepare Project-specific information, drawn accurately to scale. Donot base Shop Drawings on reproductions of the Contract Documents or standardprinted data.


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1. Preparation: Fully illustrate requirements in the Contract Documents. Includethe following information, as applicable:

a. Identification of products.b. Schedules.c. Compliance with specified standards.

d. Notation of coordination requirements.e. Notation of dimensions established by field measurement.f. Relationship and attachment to adjoining construction clearly indicated.g. Seal and signature of professional engineer if specified.

2. Sheet Size: Except for templates, patterns, and similar full-size drawings, submitShop Drawings on sheets at least 8-1/2 by 11 inches but no larger than 30 by 42inches.

3. Submit Shop Drawings in the following format:a. Six opaque copies of each submittal. Architect and Construction Manager

will retain three copies; remainder will be returned.

D. Samples: Submit Samples for review of kind, color, pattern, and texture for a check ofthese characteristics with other elements and for a comparison of these characteristicsbetween submittal and actual component as delivered and installed.

1. Transmit Samples that contain multiple, related components such as accessoriestogether in one submittal package.

2. Identification: Attach label on unexposed side of Samples that includes thefollowing:

a. Generic description of Sample.b. Product name and name of manufacturer.c. Sample source.

d. Number and title of applicable Specification Section.

3. Disposition: Maintain sets of approved Samples at Project site, available forquality-control comparisons throughout the course of construction activity.Sample sets may be used to determine final acceptance of constructionassociated with each set.

a. Samples that may be incorporated into the Work are indicated in individualSpecification Sections. Such Samples must be in an undamaged conditionat time of use.

b. Samples not incorporated into the Work, or otherwise designated asOwner's property, are the property of Contractor.

4. Samples for Initial Selection: Submit manufacturer's color charts consisting ofunits or sections of units showing the full range of colors, textures, and patternsavailable.

a. Number of Samples: Submit six full set(s) of available choices where color,pattern, texture, or similar characteristics are required to be selected frommanufacturer's product line. Architect, through Construction Manager, willreturn submittal with options selected.


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5. Samples for Verification: Submit full-size units or Samples of size indicated,prepared from same material to be used for the Work, cured and finished inmanner specified, and physically identical with material or product proposed foruse, and that show full range of color and texture variations expected. Samplesinclude, but are not limited to, the following: partial sections of manufactured orfabricated components; small cuts or containers of materials; complete units of

repetitively used materials; swatches showing color, texture, and pattern; colorrange sets; and components used for independent testing and inspection.

a. Number of Samples: Submit three sets of Samples. Architect andConstruction Manager will retain two Sample sets; remainder will bereturned. Mark up and retain one returned Sample set as a Project recordsample.

1) If variation in color, pattern, texture, or other characteristic is inherentin material or product represented by a Sample, submit at least threesets of paired units that show approximate limits of variations.

E. Product Schedule: As required in individual Specification Sections, prepare a writtensummary indicating types of products required for the Work and their intended location.Include the following information in tabular form:

1. Submit product schedule in the following format:a. Six paper copies of product schedule or list, unless otherwise indicated.

Architect, through Construction Manager, will return three copies.

F. Contractor's Construction Schedule: Comply with requirements specified in Division 1Section "Construction Progress Documentation."

G. Subcontract List: Prepare a written summary identifying individuals or firms proposed

for each portion of the Work, including those who are to furnish products or equipmentfabricated to a special design.

1. Submit subcontract list in the following format:a. Number of Copies: Six paper copies of subcontractor list, unless otherwise

indicated. Architect, through Construction Manager, will return threecopies.

H. LEED Submittals: Comply with requirements specified in Division 1 Section "LEEDRequirements."

1. Submit LEED submittals in the following format:

a. PDF electronic file.b. Three paper copies of LEED submittals, unless otherwise indicated.

I. Coordination Drawings: Comply with requirements specified in Division 1 Section"Project Management and Coordination."

J. Qualification Data: Prepare written information that demonstrates capabilities andexperience of firm or person. Include lists of completed projects with project names


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and addresses, contact information of architects and owners, and other informationspecified.

K. Welding Certificates: Prepare written certification that welding procedures andpersonnel comply with requirements in the Contract Documents. Submit record ofWelding Procedure Specification and Procedure Qualification Record on American

Welding Society (AWS) forms. Include names of firms and personnel certified.

L. Installer Certificates: Submit written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifyingthat Installer complies with requirements in the Contract Documents and, whererequired, is authorized by manufacturer for this specific Project.

M. Manufacturer Certificates: Submit written statements on manufacturer's letterheadcertifying that manufacturer complies with requirements in the Contract Documents.Include evidence of manufacturing experience where required.

N. Product Certificates: Submit written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifyingthat product complies with requirements in the Contract Documents.

O. Material Certificates: Submit written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifyingthat material complies with requirements in the Contract Documents.

P. Material Test Reports: Submit reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testingagency's standard form, indicating and interpreting test results of material forcompliance with requirements in the Contract Documents.

Q. Product Test Reports: Submit written reports indicating current product produced bymanufacturer complies with requirements in the Contract Documents. Base reports onevaluation of tests performed by manufacturer and witnessed by a qualified testingagency, or on comprehensive tests performed by a qualified testing agency.

R. Research Reports: Submit written evidence, from a model code organizationacceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, that product complies with building code ineffect for Project.

S. Schedule of Tests and Inspections: Comply with requirements specified in Division 1Section "Quality Requirements."

T. Preconstruction Test Reports: Submit reports written by a qualified testing agency, ontesting agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting results of tests performedbefore installation of product, for compliance with performance requirements in theContract Documents.

U. Compatibility Test Reports: Submit reports written by a qualified testing agency, ontesting agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting results of compatibility testsperformed before installation of product. Include written recommendations for primersand substrate preparation needed for adhesion.

V. Field Test Reports: Submit reports indicating and interpreting results of field testsperformed either during installation of product or after product is installed in its finallocation, for compliance with requirements in the Contract Documents.


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W. Maintenance Data: Comply with requirements specified in Division 1 Section"Operation and Maintenance Data."

X. Design Data: Prepare and submit written and graphic information, including, but notlimited to, performance and design criteria, list of applicable codes and regulations, andcalculations. Include list of assumptions and other performance and design criteria and

a summary of loads. Include load diagrams if applicable. Provide name and version ofsoftware, if any, used for calculations. Include page numbers.

2.2 DELEGATED-DESIGN SERVICES

A. Performance and Design Criteria: Where professional design services or certificationsby a design professional are specifically required of Contractor by the ContractDocuments, provide products and systems complying with specific performance anddesign 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 Services Certification: In addition to Shop Drawings, Product Data,and other required submittals, submit six paper copies of certificate, signed and sealedby the responsible design professional, for each product and system specificallyassigned to Contractor to be designed or certified by a design professional.

1. Indicate that products and systems comply with performance and design criteriain the Contract Documents. Include list of codes, loads, and other factors used inperforming these services.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 CONTRACTOR'S REVIEW

A. Action and Informational Submittals: Review each submittal and check for coordinationwith other Work of the Contract and for compliance with the Contract Documents. Notecorrections and field dimensions. Mark with approval stamp before submitting toArchitect and Construction Manager.

B. Project Closeout and Maintenance/Material Submittals: Refer to requirements inDivision 1 Section "Closeout Procedures."

C. Approval Stamp: Stamp each submittal with a uniform, approval stamp. IncludeProject name and location, submittal number, Specification Section title and number,name of reviewer, date of Contractor's approval, and statement certifying that submittalhas been reviewed, checked, and approved for compliance with the ContractDocuments.


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3.2 ARCHITECT'S AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGER'S ACTION

A. General:1. Architect will review submittals as specified in General Conditions of the Contract

for Construction AIA A201-2007, Paragraph 4.2.7.2. Architect and Construction Manager will not review submittals that do not bear

Contractor's approval stamp and will return them without action.

B. Action Submittals: Architect and Construction Manager will review each submittal,make marks to indicate corrections or modifications required, and return it.Architect and Construction Manager will stamp each submittal with an action stampand will mark stamp appropriately to indicate action, as follows:1. NO EXCEPTION TAKEN2. MAKE CORRECTIONS NOTED3. REVISE & RESUBMIT4. REJECTED

C. Informational Submittals: Architect and Construction Manager will review each

submittal and will not return it, or will return it if it does not comply with requirements.Architect and Construction Manager will forward each submittal to appropriate party.

D. Incomplete submittals are not acceptable, will be considered nonresponsive, and willbe returned without review.

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

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GEORGETOWN NEIGHBORHOOD LIBRARY RENOVATION AS/7590

Washington, DC 100% FINAL

CONSTRUCTION

MECHANICAL SYSTEMS COMMISSIONING 15995-1

SECTION 15995 - MECHANICAL SYSTEMS COMMISSIONING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION

A. The purpose of this section is to specify Division 15 responsibilities in the

commissioning process.

B. Refer to Section 01810 and 16995 for other commissioning requirements.

C. Commissioning requires the participation of Division 15 to ensure that all systems areoperating in a manner consistent with the Contract Documents. The general

commissioning requirements and coordination are detailed in Division 1. Division 15

shall be familiar with all parts of Division 01 and shall execute all commissioningresponsibilities assigned to them in the Contract Documents.

D. With respect to HVAC commissioning, the Mechanical and Electrical contractors shall:Include cost for HVAC commissioning requirements, as it pertains to this and other Cx

sections and the Preliminary Cx Plan posted in Div.1, in the quoted price.

Attend commissioning meetings scheduled by the CxA.

Schedule work so that required installations are completed, and systems verification

checks and functional performance tests can be carried out on schedule.

Inspect, check and confirm in writing the proper installation and performance of all

mechanical and electrical systems provided.

Provide mechanical and electrical system technicians to assist during system verification

and functional performance testing as required by the CxA.Review specification Division 1 and 16 to fully understand their responsibilities as they

pertain to the commissioning processes.

1.02 RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Mechanical. The commissioning responsibilities applicable to each of the contractors of

Division 15 are as follows (all references apply to commissioned equipment only):

Construction and Acceptance Phases

1. Include cost of commissioning in the contract price.

2. In each purchase order or subcontract written, include requirements for submittal

data, commissioning documentation, testing assistance, O&M data and training.3. Attend the commissioning scoping meeting and other meetings necessary to

facilitate the Cx process. Commissioning shall be discussed monthly, as a

regular agenda item during the normal construction meetings, and minutes

submitted to CxA for review.

4. Contractors shall provide the CxA with normal cut sheets and shop drawing

submittals of commissioned equipment.


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5. Provide additional requested documentation, prior to normal O&M manual

submittals, to the CxA for development of start-up, review and functional testing

procedures.

a. Typically this will include detailed manufacturer installation and start-

up, operating, troubleshooting and maintenance procedures, full details

of any Owner-contracted tests, fan and pump curves, full factory testingreports, if any, and full warranty information, including all

responsibilities of the Owner to keep the warranty in force clearly

identified. In addition, the installation, start-up and checkout materials

that are actually shipped inside the equipment and the actual field

checkout sheet forms to be used by the factory or field technicians shall

be submitted to the CxA.

b. The CxA may request further documentation necessary for the

commissioning process.

c. This data request may be made prior to normal submittals.

6. Provide a copy of the O&M manuals and submittals of commissioned equipment,

through normal channels, to the CxA for review and approval. O&Ms are to beequipment specific and clearly identified to indicate equipment installed.

7. Contractors shall assist (along with the design engineers) in clarifying the

operation and control of commissioned equipment in areas where the

Specifications, control drawings or equipment documentation is not sufficient for

writing detailed testing procedures.

8. Develop a full start-up and initial checkout plan using manufacturers start-up

procedures. Submit to CxA for review and approval prior to start-up. Refer to

Section 01810 for further details on start-up plan preparation.

9. During the start-up and initial checkout process, execute and document the

mechanical-related portions of the prefunctional checklists for all commissioned

equipment. Startup will not be considered complete until documentation is

complete and approved by the CxA.10. Perform and clearly document all completed start-up and system operational

checkout procedures, providing a copy to the CxA.

11. Address current A/E punch and Action list items before functional testing. Air

and water TAB shall be completed with discrepancies and problems remedied

before functional testing of the respective air- or water-related systems.

12. Provide skilled technicians to execute starting of equipment and to assist the

functional performance tests for all commissioned equipment. Ensure that they

are available and present during the agreed upon schedules and for sufficient

duration to complete the necessary tests, adjustments and problem-solving.

13. Correct deficiencies (differences between specified and observed performance)

as interpreted by the CxA and A/E and retest the equipment.

14. Prepare equipment specific O&M manuals according to the Contract Documents,including clarifying and updating the original sequences of operation to as-built

conditions.

15. During construction, maintain as-built red-line drawings for all drawings and

final CAD as-builts for contractor-generated coordination drawings. Update after

completion of commissioning (excluding deferred testing).

16. Provide training of the Owners operating staff using expert qualified personnel,

as specified.


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17. Coordinate with equipment manufacturers to determine specific requirements to

maintain the validity of the warranty.

Warranty Period

1. Correct deficiencies and make necessary adjustments to O&M manuals and as-

built drawings for applicable issues identified in any seasonal testing.

B. Mechanical Contractor and TAB. The responsibilities of the HVAC mechanical and

TAB contractors, during construction and acceptance phases in addition to those listed in

(A) are:

1. Provide start-up for all HVAC equipment, and for the building automation

control system.

2. Assist and cooperate with the TAB contractor and CxA by:

a. Putting all HVAC equipment and systems into operation and continuing

the operation during each working day of TAB and commissioning, as

required.

b. Including cost of sheaves and belts that may be required by TAB.3 Prepare a preliminary schedule for Division 15 pipe and duct system testing,

flushing and cleaning, equipment start-up and TAB start and completion for use

by the CxA. Update the schedule as appropriate.

4. Notify the CM/GC when pipe and duct system testing, flushing, cleaning, start-

up of each piece of equipment and TAB will occur. Be responsible to notify the

CM/GC ahead of time, when commissioning activities not yet performed or not

yet scheduled will delay construction. Be proactive in seeing that commissioning

processes are executed and that the CxA has the scheduling information needed

to efficiently execute the commissioning process.

C. TAB Contractor. The duties of the TAB contractor, in addition to those listed in (A) are:

1. Submit the outline of the TAB plan and approach for each system and component

to the CxA, CM/GC and the Controls Contractor six weeks prior to starting the

TAB. This plan will be developed after the TAB has some familiarity with the

control system.

2. The submitted plan will include:

a. Certification that the TAB contractor has reviewed the construction

documents and the systems with the design engineers and contractors to

sufficiently understand the design intent for each system.

b. An explanation of the intended use of the building control system. The

Controls Contractor will comment on feasibility of the plan.

c. Discussion of what notations and markings will be made on the ductdrawings during the process.

d. Final test report forms to be used.

e. Detailed step-by-step procedures for TAB work for each system and

issue: terminal flow calibration (for each terminal type), diffuser

proportioning, branch / submain proportioning, total flow calculations,

rechecking, diversity issues, expected problems and solutions, etc.


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Criteria for using air flow straighteners or relocating flow stations and

sensors will be discussed.

f. List of all air flow, water flow, sound level, system capacity and

efficiency measurements to be performed and a description of specific

test procedures, parameters, formulas to be used.

g. The identification and types of measurement instruments to be used andtheir most recent calibration date.

h. Specific procedures that will ensure that the air side is operating at the

lowest possible pressures and provide methods to verify this.

i. Details of how building static and exhaust fan / relief damper capacity

will be checked.

j. Proposed selection points for sound measurements and sound

measurement methods.

k. Details of all exhaust fan balancing and capacity verifications, including

any required room pressure differentials.

l. Plan for hand-written field technician logs of discrepancies, deficient or

uncompleted work by others, contract interpretation requests and lists of

completed tests (scope and frequency).m. Plan for formal progress reports (scope and frequency).

n. Plan for formal deficiency reports (scope, frequency and distribution).

3. A running log of events and issues shall be kept by the TAB field technicians.

Submit hand-written reports of discrepancies, deficient or uncompleted work by

others, contract interpretation requests and lists of completed tests to the CxA

and CM/GC at least weekly.

4. Communicate in writing to the Controls Contractor all setpoint and parameter

changes made or problems and discrepancies identified during TAB which affect

the control system setup and operation.

5. Provide a draft TAB report within two weeks of completion. A copy will be

provided to the CxA. The report will contain a full explanation of themethodology, assumptions and the results in a clear format with designations of

all uncommon abbreviations and column headings. The report should follow the

latest and most rigorous reporting recommendations by AABC, ASHRAE

Standard 111.

6. Provide the CxA with any requested data, gathered, but not shown on the draft

reports.

7. Provide a final TAB report for the CxA with details, as in the draft.

8. Conduct functional performance tests and checks on the original TAB as

specified for TAB in Division 1 and 15.

D. Architect, Owner, Electrical and Mechanical Designer. Refer to Section 01810E. Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) Contractor: Refer to Division 01 and 23.

ATC Contractor is responsible to act as a Cx team member and issue to the CxA for reviewand comment, their prefunctional plan (point to point and startup) and be onsite andavailable to perform all required system commissioning.


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All ATC/BAS graphics and sequences are to be demonstrated to the CxA prior to functionaltesting.

1.03 RELATED WORKA. Refer to Division 1 for a listing of all sections where commissioning requirements are

found.

B. Refer to Division 1 for sections involving related commissioning work; for functional

testing requirements, and preliminary Cx Plan.

1.04 COMMISSIONED SYSTEMSA. The following systems and equipment (including all integral equipment controls) will be

commissioned in this project. All general references to equipment in this document refer

only to equipment that is to be commissioned.

Refer to Division 01810 for systems to be commissioned

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 TEST EQUIPMENT

A. Division 15 shall provide all test equipment necessary to fulfill the testing requirements

of this Division.

B. Refer to Division 1 for additional Division 15 requirements.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 SUBMITTALS

A. Division 15 shall provide submittal documentation relative to commissioning as required

in this Division 1.

3.02 START-UP / PREFUNCTIONAL COMMISSIONING

A. The HVAC mechanical Contractor shall follow the start-up and initial checkout

procedures listed in the Responsibilities list in this Division 1. Division 15 has start-up

responsibility and is required to complete systems and sub-systems so they are fully

functional, meeting the design objectives of the Contract Documents. The

commissioning procedures and functional testing do not relieve or lessen this

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contractors responsibility to create the start-up / prefunctional documents and submit to

the CxA for review and comment within two weeks of system startup.

B. Functional testing is intended to begin upon completion of a system. Functional testing

may proceed prior to the completion of systems or sub-systems at the discretion of the

CxA and CM/GC. Beginning system testing before full completion does not relieve theContractor from fully completing the system, including all prefunctional checklists as

soon as possible.

3.03 TAB

A. Refer to the TAB responsibilities in Part 1 and 2 above.

3.04 FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TESTS

A. Refer to this section and the Cx Plan for a list of systems to be commissioned.B. The CxA shall create the functional performance procedures and guideline after reviewand comment of the equipment startup documents supplied by the contractor.C. The CxA is to witness and document the functional performance testing. All hands on

testing and equipment required by the CxA is to be supplied and performed by the

contractor. The contractors fees are to be included in their base bid.

D. If more than one return visit is required by the CxA due to failed systems, the contractoris responsible for the CxA team hourly rate and expenses.

NOTE; THAT FUNCTIONAL TESTING IS A VERIFICATION THAT SYSTEMS

ARE FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY PER THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. THIS IS

NOT A PERIOD OF SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING, AND THE CxA SHALL

HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO SUSPEND FUNCTIONAL TESTING UNTILSYSTEMS ARE COMPLETE AND OPERATING AS PER THE DESIGN AND

SEQUENCE OF OPERATION.

3.05 TESTING DOCUMENTATION, NON-CONFORMANCE AND APPROVALS

A. Refer to Section 01810 for issues relating to functional performance tests.3.06

A. Special TAB Documentation Requirements. The TAB will compile and submit the

following with other documentation that may be specified elsewhere in the

Specifications.

1. Final report containing an explanation of the methodology, assumptions, test

conditions and the results in a clear format with designations of all uncommon

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2. The TAB shall mark on the drawings where all traverse and other critical

measurements were taken and cross reference the location in the TAB report.

B. Review and Approvals. Review of the commissioning related sections of the O&M

manuals shall be made by the A/E and by the CxA. Refer to Division 1 for details.

3.07 TRAINING OF OWNER PERSONNEL

A. The CM/GC shall be responsible for training coordination and scheduling and ultimately

to ensure that training is completed.

B. TAB:The TAB contractor shall have the following training responsibilities:

1. After completion of TAB, TAB shall meet with facility staff for the number of

hours specified in the contract documents, and shall instruct them on the

following:a) Go over the final TAB report, explaining the layout and meanings of

each data type.

b) Discuss any outstanding deficient items in control, ducting or design that

may affect the proper delivery of air.

c) Identify and discuss any duct runs, diffusers, coils, fans and pumps that

are close to or are not meeting their design capacity.

d) Discuss any temporary settings and steps to finalize them for any areas

that are not finished.

e) Other salient information that may be useful for facility operations,

relative to TAB.

CxA does not oversee or document training

3.08 WRITTEN WORK PRODUCTS

A. Written work products of Contractors will consist of the start-up and initial checkout plan

described in Section 01810 and the executed start-up, initial checkout and prefunctional

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INTERIOR STONE FACING 09751 - 1/6

SECTION 09751 - INTERIOR STONE FACING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARYA. This Section includes the following interior applications of dimension stone:

1. Wall paneling.1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each variety of stone, installation materials, and other manufacturedproducts.

B. Shop Drawings: Include plans, elevations, sections, details, and attachments to other work.1. For installed products indicated to comply with design loads, include structural analysis

data signed and sealed by the qualified professional engineer responsible for their

preparation.

C. Samples:1. For Each Stone Type: Include two Samples in each set and show the full range of

variations in appearance characteristics expected in completed Work.2. For each color of pointing mortar required.

D. LEED Submittal:1. Product Data for Credit EQ 4.1: For adhesives, including printed statement of VOC

content.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCEA. Installer Qualifications: An installer who employs experienced stone setters who are skilled in

installing interior stone facing similar in material, design, and extent to that indicated for thisProject, whose work has resulted in applications with a record of successful in-service

performance.

1. Installer's responsibilities include fabricating and installing interior stone facing,including anchoring system, .

2. Installers Responsibility: Preparation of Shop Drawings.B. Source Limitations for Stone: Obtain each variety of stone , regardless of finish, from a single

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C. Mockups: Build mockups to demonstrate aesthetic effects and set quality standards formaterials and execution.

1. Build mockups for the following kinds of interior stone facing:a. Typical interior stone wall paneling, about 72 inches long by 96 inches high.

2. Approved mockups may become part of the completed Work if undisturbed at time ofSubstantial Completion.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 GRANITEA. Granite: Comply with ASTM C 615.B. Varieties and Sources: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide the following:

1. Dakota Granite; Split-Face Ashlar.C. Finishes:

1. Top and Bottom: sawn.2. Front, Back and Sides: Rough.

2.2 SETTING MATERIALSA. Molding Plaster: ASTM C 59/C 59M.B. Portland Cement: ASTM C 150, Type I or II.

1. Low-Alkali Cement: Not more than 0.60 percent total alkali when tested according toASTM C 114.

C. Hydrated Lime: ASTM C 207, Type S.D. Aggregate: ASTM C 144.E. Water: Potable.F. Water-Cleanable Epoxy Adhesive: ANSI A118.3, with a VOC content of 65 g/L or less when

calculated according to 40 CFR 59, Subpart D (EPA Method 24).

1. Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, products that may beincorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Bonsal, W. R. Company.b. Bonstone Materials Corporation.c. C-Cure.d. Custom Building Products.


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e. Laticrete International, Inc.f. MAPEI Corp.g. Summitville Tiles, Inc.

2.3 POINTING MORTAR MATERIALSA. Portland Cement: ASTM C 150, Type I or II. Provide natural color or white cement as

required to produce mortar color indicated.

1. Low-Alkali Cement: Not more than 0.60 percent total alkali when tested according toASTM C 114.

B. Hydrated Lime: ASTM C 207, Type S.C. Aggregate: ASTM C 144; except with 100 percent passing No. 16 sieve.

1. White Aggregates: Natural white sand or ground white stone.2. Colored Aggregates: Natural-colored sand or ground marble, granite, or other durablestone; of color necessary to produce required mortar color.

D. Mortar Pigments: Natural and synthetic iron oxides, compounded for use in mortar mixes. Useonly pigments with a record of satisfactory performance in mortar and containing no carbon

black.

1. Available Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, products that may beincorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Bayer, Industrial Chemicals Division; Bayferrox Iron Oxide Pigments.b. Davis Colors; True Tone Mortar Colors.c.

Solomon Colors; SGS Mortar Colors.

E. Water: Potable.2.4 STONE ANCHORS AND ATTACHMENTS

A. Fabricate anchors from stainless steel, ASTM A 240/A 240M, Type 304.1. Fasteners for Stainless-Steel Anchors: Annealed stainless-steel bolts, nuts, and washers;

ASTM F 593 for bolts and ASTM F 594 for nuts, Alloy Group 1.

B. Anchor Support Grids: Roll-formed steel channels, of size and shape required for applicationindicated, formed from galvanized steel sheet not less than 0.108 inch thick and complying withASTM A 653/A 653M, G90.

C. Wire Tiebacks: 0.120-inch- diameter, stainless-steelwire.D. Direct-Mount Anchoring Systems: Stainless-steel stone anchors designed to be applied directly

to wall surfaces. System is secured to wall framing, furring, or sheet-metal reinforcing stripsbuilt into wall with self-drilling screws. .


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1. Available Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, products that may beincorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Halfen Anchoring Systems; Meadow-Burke.b. Heckmann Building Products Inc.c. Hohmann & Barnard, Inc.

2.5 STONE ACCESSORIESA. Temporary Setting Shims: Rigid plastic shims, nonstaining to stone.B. Setting Shims for Direct-Mount Anchoring Systems: Strips of resilient plastic or neoprene,

nonstaining to stone, of thickness needed to prevent point loading of stone on anchors and of

depths to suit anchors without intruding into required depths of pointing materials.

2.6 STONE FABRICATION, GENERALA. Fabricate interior stone facing in sizes and shapes required to comply with requirements

indicated, including details on Drawings and Shop Drawings.

1. For granite, comply with recommendations in NBGQA's "Specifications for ArchitecturalGranite."

B. Cut stone to produce pieces of thickness, size, and shape indicated and to comply withfabrication and construction tolerances recommended by applicable stone association.

1. Where items are installed with adhesive or where edges of stone is visible in the finishedwork, make items uniform in thickness and of identical thickness for each type of item;

gage back of stone if necessary.2. Dress joints straight and at right angle to face, unless otherwise indicated.2.7 STONE PANELING

A. Quirk-miter corners, unless otherwise indicated. Install anchorage in top and bottom bed jointsof corner units.

B. Pattern Arrangement: Fabricate and arrange panels with veining and other natural markings tocomply with the following requirements:

1. Arrangeper granite fabricator standard pattern.2.8 MIXES

A. Spotting Plaster: Stiff mix of molding plaster and water.B. Mortar: Comply with referenced standards and with manufacturers' written instructions to

produce mortar of uniform quality and with optimum performance characteristics.

1. Do not use admixtures, unless otherwise indicated. Do not use calcium chloride.


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2. Combine and thoroughly mix materials in a mechanical batch mixer. Discard mortarwhen it has reached initial set.

C. Setting Mortar: Comply with ASTM C 270, Proportion Specification; Type [N] [O].D. Pointing Mortar: Comply with ASTM C 270, Proportion Specification; Type [N] [O].

1. Pigmented Pointing Mortar: Select and proportion pigments with other ingredients toproduce color required. Do not exceed pigment-to-cement ratio of 1:10, by weight.

2. Colored-Aggregate Pointing Mortar: Produce color required by combining coloredaggregates with portland cement of selected color.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 SETTING OF STONE, GENERALA. Do necessary field cutting as stone is set. Use power saws with diamond blades to cut stone.Cut lines straight and true, with edges eased slightly to prevent snipping.B. Contiguous Work: Provide reveals and openings as required to accommodate contiguous work.C. Set stone to comply with requirements indicated on Drawings and Shop Drawings. Install

anchors, supports, fasteners, and other attachments indicated or necessary to secure stone inplace. Shim and adjust anchors, supports, and accessories to set stone accurately in locationsindicated, with edges and faces aligned according to established relationships and indicatedtolerances.

D. Provide expansion, control, and pressure-relieving joints of widths and at locations indicated.1. Sealing of expansion, control, and pressure-relieving joints is specified in Division 7

Section "Joint Sealants."

2. Keep expansion, control, and pressure-relieving joints free of plaster, mortar, grout, andother rigid materials.

3.2 CONSTRUCTION TOLERANCESA. Variation from Plumb: For vertical lines and surfaces, do not exceed 1/8 inch in 96 inches, 1/4

inch maximum.

B. Variation from Level: For lintels, sills, chair rails, horizontal bands, horizontal grooves, andother conspicuous lines, do not exceed 1/8 inch in 10 feet, 1/4 inch in 20 feet, 3/8 inchmaximum.

C. Variation in Joint Width: Do not vary joint thickness more than 1/16 inch or 1/4 of nominaljoint width, whichever is less.

D. Variation in Plane between Adjacent Stone Units (Lipping): Do not exceed 1/32-inchdifference between planes of adjacent units.


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3.3 INSTALLATION OF STONE PANELINGA. Set units firmly against setting spots. Locate setting spots at anchors and spaced not more than

18 inches apart across back of unit, but provide no fewer than 1 setting spot per 2 sq. ft., unlessotherwise indicated.

B. Set units on direct-mount anchoring system with anchors securely attached to stone and tobackup surfaces. Comply with recommendations in ASTM C 1242.

C. Minimum Anchors: Provide a minimum of 4 anchors per panel up to 12 sq. ft. in face area, plusa minimum of 2 additional anchors for each additional 8 sq. ft..

D. Point joints after setting.3.4 POINTING JOINTS WITH MORTAR

A. Prepare stone-joint surfaces for pointing with mortar by removing temporary shims, dust, andmortar particles. Where setting spots occur at joints, rake out excess setting mortar or plaster toa depth of not less than 1/2 inch.

B. Point stone joints by placing pointing mortar in layers not more than 3/8 inch. Compact eachlayer thoroughly and allow to become thumbprint hard before applying next layer. Applymortar first to areas where depths are greater than surrounding areas until a uniform depth isformed.

C. Tool joints when pointing mortar is thumbprint hard. Use a round jointer having a diameter 1/8inch larger than width of joint.

3.5

ADJUSTING AND CLEANING

A. In-Progress Cleaning: Clean interior stone facing as work progresses. Remove adhesive, grout,mortar, and sealant smears immediately.

B. Clean interior stone facing no fewer than six days after completion of grouting and pointing,using clean water and soft rags or stiff-bristle fiber brushes. Do not use wire brushes, acid-typecleaning agents, cleaning compounds with caustic or harsh fillers, or other materials or methodsthat could damage stone.



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SECTION 08800 - GLAZING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes glazing for the following products and applications, including thosespecified in other Sections where glazing requirements are specified by reference tothis Section:

1. Windows.2. Doors.3. Glazed entrances.4. Interior borrowed lites.5. Glazing film.

1.2 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Delegated Design: Design glass, including comprehensive engineering analysisaccording to ICC's 2003 International Building Code by a qualified professionalengineer, using the following design criteria:

1. Design Wind Pressures: As indicated on Drawings.2. Design Snow Loads: As indicated on Drawings.3. Vertical Glazing: For glass surfaces sloped 15 degrees or less from vertical,

design glass to resist design wind pressure based on glass type factors for short-duration load.

4. Differential Shading: Design glass to resist thermal stresses induced bydifferential shading within individual glass lites.

1.3 PRECONSTRUCTION TESTING

A. Preconstruction Adhesion and Compatibility Testing: Test each glazing material type,tape sealant, gasket, glazing accessory, and glass-framing member for adhesion toand compatibility with elastomeric glazing sealants.

1. Testing will not be required if data are submitted based on previous testing ofcurrent sealant products and glazing materials matching those submitted.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each glass product and glazing material indicated.

B. LEED Submittals:


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1. Product Data for Credit EQ 4.1: For glazing sealants used inside of theweatherproofing system, including printed statement of VOC content.

C. Glass Samples: For each type of glass product including clear monolithic vision glass;12 inches square.1. For glass types used at locations requiring glazing film: Provide 2 glass samples;

one with and one without glazing film applied.

D. Glazing Schedule: List glass types and thicknesses for each size opening andlocation. Use same designations indicated on Drawings.

E. Delegated-Design Submittal: For glass indicated to comply with performancerequirements and design criteria, including analysis data signed and sealed by thequalified professional engineer responsible for their preparation.

F. Preconstruction adhesion and compatibility test report.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Glazing Publications: Comply with published recommendations of glass productmanufacturers and organizations below, unless more stringent requirements areindicated. Refer to these publications for glazing terms not otherwise defined in thisSection or in referenced standards.

1. GANA Publications: GANA's "Glazing Manual."2. IGMA Publication for Insulating Glass: SIGMA TM-3000, "North American

Glazing Guidelines for Sealed Insulating Glass Units for Commercial andResidential Use."

B. Safety Glazing Labeling: Where safety glazing labeling is indicated, permanently markglazing with certification label of the SGCC or another certification agency acceptableto authorities having jurisdiction or the manufacturer. Label shall indicatemanufacturer's name, type of glass, thickness, and safety glazing standard with whichglass complies.

C. Fire-Protection-Rated Glazing Labeling: Permanently mark fire-protection-ratedglazing with certification label of a testing agency acceptable to authorities having

jurisdiction. Label shall indicate manufacturer's name, test standard, whether glazing isfor use in fire doors or other openings, whether or not glazing passes hose-stream test,whether or not glazing has a temperature rise rating of 450 deg F, and the fire-resistance rating in minutes.

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

1.6 WARRANTY

A. Manufacturer's Special Warranty on Insulating Glass: Manufacturer's standard form inwhich insulating-glass manufacturer agrees to replace insulating-glass units that


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deteriorate within specified warranty period. Deterioration of insulating glass is definedas failure of hermetic seal under normal use that is not attributed to glass breakage orto maintaining and cleaning insulating glass contrary to manufacturer's writteninstructions. Evidence of failure is the obstruction of vision by dust, moisture, or film oninterior surfaces of glass.

1. Warranty Period: 10 years from date of Substantial Completion.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 GLASS PRODUCTS, GENERAL

A. Glass Types: Provide glass to match existing glass. Exterior glazing to have uniformcolor appearance. Apply glass film on new and existing glass.

B. Thickness: Where glass thickness is indicated, it is a minimum. Provide glass lites in

thicknesses as needed to comply with requirements indicated.

C. Strength: Where float glass is indicated, provide annealed float glass, Kind HS heat-treated float glass, or Kind FT heat-treated float glass as needed to comply with"Performance Requirements" Article. Where heat-strengthened glass is indicated,provide Kind HS heat-treated float glass or Kind FT heat-treated float glass as neededto comply with "Performance Requirements" Article. Where fully tempered glass isindicated, provide Kind FT heat-treated float glass.

D. Thermal and Optical Performance Properties: Provide glass with performanceproperties specified, as indicated in manufacturer's published test data, based onprocedures indicated below:

1. U-Factors: Center-of-glazing values, according to NFRC 100 and based onLBL's WINDOW 5.2 computer program, expressed as Btu/sq. ft. x h x deg F.

2. Solar Heat-Gain Coefficient and Visible Transmittance: Center-of-glazing values,according to NFRC 200 and based on LBL's WINDOW 5.2 computer program.

3. Visible Reflectance: Center-of-glazing values, according to NFRC 300.

2.2 GLASS PRODUCTS

A. Float Glass: ASTM C 1036, Type I, Quality-Q3, Class I (clear) unless otherwiseindicated.

B. Heat-Treated Float Glass: ASTM C 1048; Type I; Quality-Q3; Class I (clear) unlessotherwise indicated; of kind and condition indicated.


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2.3 INSULATING GLASS

A. Insulating-Glass Units: Factory-assembled units consisting of sealed lites of glassseparated by a dehydrated interspace, qualified according to ASTM E 2190, andcomplying with other requirements specified.

1. Sealing System: Dual seal.2. Spacer: MATCH EXISTING or to be selected by Architect if none existing.

2.4 FIRE-PROTECTION-RATED GLAZING

A. Fire-Protection-Rated Glazing, General: Listed and labeled by a testing agencyacceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, for fire-protection ratings indicated, basedon testing according to NFPA 252 for door assemblies and NFPA 257 for windowassemblies.

2.5 GLAZING GASKETS

A. Dense Compression Gaskets: Molded or extruded gaskets of profile and hardnessrequired to maintain watertight seal, made from one of the following:

1. Neoprene complying with ASTM C 864.2. EPDM complying with ASTM C 864.3. Silicone complying with ASTM C 1115.4. Thermoplastic polyolefin rubber complying with ASTM C 1115.

B. Soft Compression Gaskets: Extruded or molded, closed-cell, integral-skinnedneoprene, EPDM, silicone or thermoplastic polyolefin rubber gaskets complying withASTM C 509, Type II, black; of profile and hardness required to maintain watertightseal.

1. Application: Use where soft compression gaskets will be compressed byinserting dense compression gaskets on opposite side of glazing or pressureapplied by means of pressure-glazing stops on opposite side of glazing.

2.6 GLAZING SEALANTS

A. General:

1. Compatibility: Provide glazing sealants that are compatible with one another and

with other materials they will contact, including glass products, seals ofinsulating-glass units, and glazing channel substrates, under conditions ofservice and application, as demonstrated by sealant manufacturer based ontesting and field experience.

2. Suitability: Comply with sealant and glass manufacturers' written instructions forselecting glazing sealants suitable for applications indicated and for conditionsexisting at time of installation.


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3. VOC Content: For sealants used inside of the weatherproofing system, not morethan 250 g/L when calculated according to 40 CFR 59, Subpart D.

4. Colors of Exposed Glazing Sealants: As selected by Architect frommanufacturer's full range.

B. Glazing Sealant: Neutral-curing silicone glazing sealant complying with ASTM C 920,

Type S, Grade NS, Class 100/50, Use NT.

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

D. Glazing Sealants for Fire-Rated Glazing Products: Products that are approved bytesting agencies that listed and labeled fire-resistant glazing products with which theyare used for applications and fire-protection ratings indicated.

2.7 GLAZING TAPES

A. Back-Bedding Mastic Glazing Tapes: Preformed, butyl-based, 100 percent solidselastomeric tape; nonstaining and nonmigrating in contact with nonporous surfaces;with or without spacer rod as recommended in writing by tape and glass manufacturersfor application indicated; and complying with ASTM C 1281 and AAMA 800 forproducts indicated below:

1. AAMA 804.3 tape, where indicated.2. AAMA 806.3 tape, for glazing applications in which tape is subject to continuous

pressure.3. AAMA 807.3 tape, for glazing applications in which tape is not subject to

continuous pressure.

B. Expanded Cellular Glazing Tapes: Closed-cell, PVC foam tapes; factory coated withadhesive on both surfaces; and complying with AAMA 800 for the following types:

1. AAMA 810.1, Type 1, for glazing applications in which tape acts as the primarysealant.

2. AAMA 810.1, Type 2, for glazing applications in which tape is used incombination with a full bead of liquid sealant.

2.8 MISCELLANEOUS GLAZING MATERIALS

A. Cleaners, Primers, and Sealers: Types recommended by sealant or gasketmanufacturer.

B. Setting Blocks: Elastomeric material with a Shore, Type A durometer hardness of 85,plus or minus 5.

C. Spacers: Elastomeric blocks or continuous extrusions of hardness required by glassmanufacturer to maintain glass lites in place for installation indicated.


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D. Edge Blocks: Elastomeric material of hardness needed to limit glass lateral movement(side walking).

E. Cylindrical Glazing Sealant Backing: ASTM C 1330, Type O (open-cell material), ofsize and density to control glazing sealant depth and otherwise produce optimumglazing sealant performance.

F. Perimeter Insulation for Fire-Resistive Glazing: Product that is approved by testingagency that listed and labeled fire-resistant glazing product with which it is used forapplication and fire-protection rating indicated.

2.9 MONOLITHIC-GLASS TYPES

A. Glass Type GL-1: Clear, match existing exterior glazing.

B. Glass Type GL-3: Clear, fully tempered float glass.

1. Thickness: As indicated on Drawings.2. Provide safety glazing labeling.

C. Glass Type GL-4: Clear, fully tempered float glass.

1. Thickness: As indicated on Drawings.2. Provide safety glazing labeling.

2.10 INSULATING-GLASS TYPES

A. Glass Type GL-2: Low-e-coated, clear insulating glass;1. Interspace Content: Air.2. Provide safety glazing labeling.

2.11 FIRE-PROTECTION-RATED GLAZING TYPES

A. Glass Type 5: As specified in Section 08113.

2.12 GLAZING FILM

A. Glazing Film: Clear film.1. Basis of Design Product: As specified in Window Schedule on Sheet A-5.20.

2. Fire Performance: Class Aa. Flame Spread: 25% maximum.b. Smoke Developed: 450 maximum.

3. Emissivity: 0.784. U-Value: 0.995. Visible Light Transmission (ASTM E308): 68%6. Visible Reflection - Exterior and Interior (ASTM E903): 9%7. Ultraviolet Rejected (ASTM E903): 99.9%


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8. Shading Coefficient (ASTM E903): 0.58

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 GLAZING, GENERAL

A. Comply with combined written instructions of manufacturers of glass, sealants,gaskets, and other glazing materials, unless more stringent requirements are indicated,including those in referenced glazing publications.

B. Adjust glazing channel dimensions as required by Project conditions during installationto provide necessary bite on glass, minimum edge and face clearances, and adequatesealant thicknesses, with reasonable tolerances.

C. Protect glass edges from damage during handling and installation. Remove damagedglass from Project site and legally dispose of off Project site. Damaged glass is glass

with edge damage or other imperfections that, when installed, could weaken glass andimpair performance and appearance.

D. Apply primers to joint surfaces where required for adhesion of sealants, as determinedby preconstruction testing.

E. Install setting blocks in sill rabbets, sized and located to comply with referenced glazingpublications, unless otherwise required by glass manufacturer. Set blocks in thincourse of compatible sealant suitable for heel bead.

F. Do not exceed edge pressures stipulated by glass manufacturers for installing glasslites.

G. Provide spacers for glass lites where length plus width is larger than 50 inches.

H. Provide edge blocking where indicated or needed to prevent glass lites from movingsideways in glazing channel, as recommended in writing by glass manufacturer andaccording to requirements in referenced glazing publications.

3.2 TAPE GLAZING

A. Position tapes on fixed stops so that, when compressed by glass, their exposed edgesare flush with or protrude slightly above sightline of stops.

B. Install tapes continuously, but not necessarily in one continuous length. Do not stretchtapes to make them fit opening.

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D. Place joints in tapes at corners of opening with adjoining lengths butted together, notlapped. Seal joints in tapes with compatible sealant approved by tape manufacturer.

E. Apply heel bead of elastomeric sealant.

F. Center glass lites in openings on setting blocks and press firmly against tape by

inserting dense compression gaskets formed and installed to lock in place againstfaces of removable stops. Start gasket applications at corners and work towardcenters of openings.

G. Apply cap bead of elastomeric sealant over exposed edge of tape.

3.3 GASKET GLAZING (DRY)

A. Cut compression gaskets to lengths recommended by gasket manufacturer to fitopenings exactly, with allowance for stretch during installation.

B. Insert soft compression gasket between glass and frame or fixed stop so it is securelyin place with joints miter cut and bonded together at corners.

C. Installation with Drive-in Wedge Gaskets: Center glass lites in openings on settingblocks and press firmly against soft compression gasket by inserting densecompression gaskets formed and installed to lock in place against faces of removablestops. Start gasket applications at corners and work toward centers of openings.Compress gaskets to produce a weathertight seal without developing bending stressesin glass. Seal gasket joints with sealant recommended by gasket manufacturer.

D. Installation with Pressure-Glazing Stops: Center glass lites in openings on settingblocks and press firmly against soft compression gasket. Install dense compressiongaskets and pressure-glazing stops, applying pressure uniformly to compressiongaskets. Compress gaskets to produce a weathertight seal without developingbending stresses in glass. Seal gasket joints with sealant recommended by gasketmanufacturer.

E. Install gaskets so they protrude past face of glazing stops.

3.4 SEALANT GLAZING (WET)

A. Install continuous spacers, or spacers combined with cylindrical sealant backing,between glass lites and glazing stops to maintain glass face clearances and to preventsealant from extruding into glass channel and blocking weep systems until sealants

cure. Secure spacers or spacers and backings in place and in position to control depthof installed sealant relative to edge clearance for optimum sealant performance.

B. Force sealants into glazing channels to eliminate voids and to ensure complete wettingor bond of sealant to glass and channel surfaces.

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3.5 GLAZING FILM

A. Apply glazing film at door and window locations indicated on Drawings and accordingto manufacturers instructions.

3.6 CLEANING AND PROTECTION

A. Protect exterior glass from damage immediately after installation by attaching crossedstreamers to framing held away from glass. Do not apply markers to glass surface.Remove nonpermanent labels and clean surfaces.

B. Protect glass from contact with contaminating substances resulting from constructionoperations. If, despite such protection, contaminating substances do come into contactwith glass, remove substances immediately as recommended in writing by glassmanufacturer.

C. Examine glass surfaces adjacent to or below exterior concrete and other masonry

surfaces at frequent intervals during construction, but not less than once a month, forbuildup of dirt, scum, alkaline deposits, or stains; remove as recommended in writingby glass manufacturer.

D. Remove and replace glass that is broken, chipped, cracked, or abraded or that isdamaged from natural causes, accidents, and vandalism, during construction period.

3.7 GLAZING SCHEDULE

A. GL-1: Single pane.1. Replacement glass for existing exterior wood windows; match existing.2. Replacement glass for existing metal door (Door Type F); match existing.

B. GL-2: Insulated.1. Glass for new exterior wood windows.2. Glass for new exterior wood doors (Door Types L).

C. GL-3: Single pane.1. Glass for new interior All-Glass Entrance (Door Type K).

D. GL-4: Single pane.1. Glass for new interior doors (Door Types C and G).

E. GL-5: Fire-rated.

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GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS 01810 - 1

SECTION 01810 - GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and SupplementaryConditions and other Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

B. OPR and BoD documentation are included by reference for information only.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes general requirements that apply to implementation of commissioning without

regard to specific systems, assemblies, or components.

B. Related Sections:

1. Division 15 Mechanical Systems Commissioning.2. Division 16 Electrical Systems Commissioning.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. BoD: Basis of Design. A document that records concepts, calculations, decisions, and productselections used to meet the OPR and to satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, standards,

and guidelines. The document includes both narrative descriptions and lists of individual items

that support the design process.

B. Commissioning Plan: A document that outlines the organization, schedule, allocation of

resources, and documentation requirements of the commissioning process.

C. CxA, CA: Commissioning Authority.

D. OPR: Owner's Project Requirements. A document that details the functional requirements of aproject and the expectations of how it will be used and operated. These include Project goals,

measurable performance criteria, cost considerations, benchmarks, success criteria, and

supporting information.

E. Systems, Subsystems, Equipment, and Components: Where these terms are used together or

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1.4 COMMISSIONING TEAM

A. Members Appointed by Contractor: Individuals, each having the authority to act on behalf of

the entity he or she represents, explicitly organized to implement the commissioning process

through coordinated action. The commissioning team shall consist of, but not be limited to,representatives of Contractor, including Project superintendent and subcontractors, installers,

suppliers, and specialists deemed appropriate by the CxA.

B. Members Appointed by Owner:

1. CxA: The designated person, company, or entity that plans, schedules, and coordinates

the commissioning team to implement the commissioning process. Owner will engage

the CxA under a separate contract.

2. Representatives of the facility user and operation and maintenance personnel.3. Architect and engineering design professionals.

1.5 OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Provide the OPR documentation to the CxA and Contractor for information and use.

B. Assign operation and maintenance personnel and schedule them to participate in commissioning

team activities.

C. Provide the BoD documentation, prepared by Architect and approved by Owner, to the CxA andContractor for use in developing the commissioning plan, systems manual, and operation and

maintenance training plan.

1.6 CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Contractor shall assign representatives with expertise and authority to act on its behalf and shallschedule them to participate in and perform commissioning process activities including, but not

limited to, the following:

1. Evaluate performance deficiencies identified in test reports and, in collaboration withentity responsible for system and equipment installation, recommend corrective action.

2. Cooperate with the CxA for resolution of issues recorded in the Issues Log.

3. Attend commissioning team meetings held on a monthly bases or as required by the CxA.

4. Integrate and coordinate commissioning process activities with construction schedule.5. Create construction checklists (Equipment Start-up / Prefunctional Checklist) and submit

to the CxA for review, and comment. Contractor is to document and sign Start-up and

Prefunctional checklists as each piece of equipment start-up is preformed.

6. Complete paper as well as electronic construction checklists as work is completed and

provide to the Commissioning Authority on a two week basis.

7. Review and accept commissioning process test procedures (functional testing) providedby the Commissioning Authority.


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8. Complete commissioning process test procedures.9. Contractor is to review and clearly understand all LEED commissioning requirements.

1.7 CxA'S RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Organize and lead the commissioning team.

B. Provide commissioning plan.

C. Review OPR & BOD

D. Convene commissioning team meetings.

E. Provide Project-specific construction checklists and commissioning process test procedures.Contractor to submit their start-up checklists, and manufactures start-up documents, and assist

in the creation of all test procedures.

F. Verify the execution of commissioning process activities using random sampling. Thesampling rate may vary from 1 to 100 percent. Verification will include, but is not limited to,

equipment submittals, construction checklists, training, operating and maintenance data, tests,

and test reports to verify compliance with the OPR. When a random sample does not meet the

requirement, the CxA will report the failure in the Issues Log.

G. Prepare and maintain the Issues Log.

H. Prepare and maintain completed construction checklist log.

I. Witness systems, assemblies, equipment, and random component startup.

J. Compile test data, inspection reports, and certificates, and include them in the Cx Report


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PART 2 - EXECUTION Commissioning Plan

Fundamental Building Systems Commissioning

LEED NC 2.2, EA Fundamental Cx

Project:

GEORGETOWN NEIGHBORHOOD LIBRARY RENOVATION

WASHINGTON, DC

Prepared by:

ALLEN & SHARIFF CORPORATION

7061 Deepage Drive Columbia, Maryland 21045

Phone: 410-381-7100 Fax: 410-381-7110

Commissioning Authority

Warren Isaac, CxA, LEEDAP

443-545-1159

June 29, 2009

Preliminary Commissioning Plan

Table of Contents

1. Overview

1.1 Abbreviations and Definitions

1.2 Purpose of the Commissioning Plan

1.3 Commissioning Scope1.4 Commissioned Systems

1.5 N/A

2. General Building Information

3. Construction / Cx Team Data

4. Roles and Responsibilities

4.1 Cx Team Members

4.2 General Management Plan4.3 General Descriptions of Roles


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5. Commissioning Process

5.1 Commissioning Scoping Meeting

5.2 Final Commissioning PlanConstruction Phase

5.3 Site Observation5.4 Meetings

5.5 Management Protocols

5.6 Progress Reporting and Logs

5.7 N/A

5.8 Prefunctional Checklists, Tests and Startup

5.9 Development of Functional Test and Verification Procedures

5.10 Execution of Functional Testing Procedures

5.11 N/A

5.12 N/A5.13 N/A

7. Schedule7.1 General Issues

7.2 Project Schedule

General

LEED Functional Commissioning Outline

1. Overview

1.1 Abbreviations and DefinitionsThe following are common abbreviations used in this document.

A/E- Architect and design engineers FT- Functional Performance TestCA or

CxA

Commissioning authority GC or CM General contractor

BAS-

ATC

Controls contractor MC- Mechanical contractor

CM or

GC

Construction Manager Mfr- Manufacturer

Cx- Commissioning PC- Prefunctional Checklist

Cx Plan- Commissioning Plan document Subs- Subcontractors to General

EC- Electrical contractor TAB- Test and Balance Contractor

1.2 Purpose of The Commissioning PlanThe purpose of the commissioning plan is to provide direction for the commissioning process, particularly

providing resolution for issues and providing details that cannot be, or were not, fully developed during

design, such as scheduling, participation of various parties of this particular project, actual lines of report-

ing and approvals, coordination, etc. This plan does not provide a detailed explanation of required testing

procedures. The detailed testing requirements and procedures will be developed from the equipment

manufacturers start-up procedures and recommendations and from the project specifications.


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1.3 Commissioning Scope

Commissioning is a systematic process of ensuring that all building systems perform interactively accord-ing to the design intent and the owners operational needs. The commissioning process for a LEED pro-

ject focuses on the performance of systems related to LEED prerequisites and credits.

Commissioning during the construction of this project is intended to achieve the following specific objec-

tives:

According to the Contract Documents:

Ensure that applicable equipment and systems are installed properly and receive adequate start-up and

operational checkout by installing contractors.Verify the design meets LEED and Owner intent.

Verify and document proper performance of equipment and systems.

1.4 Commissioned SystemsThe following systems will be commissioned in this project. All general references to equipment in this

document refer only to equipment that is to be commissioned.

Preliminary List of Systems to be Commissioned

Building Automation System (BAS)

Building Exhaust Systems

Hydronic Hot Water Heating System

Chilled Water System

D/X Systems

Mis. Heating Units

Fan Coil Units

Energy Recovery System

VAV Terminals

Domestic Hot Water Systems


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Lighting Controls

1.5 N/A

2. General Building Information

Project: Georgetown Library

Building Type: Recreation Center

Number of stories: 4

Const. Period: 1 year

3. Construction/Cx Team Data (primary parties)

TO BE COMPLETED AT AWARD OF PROJECTTeam Member Company, Address &

Contact NamesContact Information

OwnerDistrict Of Columbia Public Li-

brary

Project Manager

General Contractor

Site Contact

Commissioning CompanyAllen & Shariff Corporation

7061 Deepage Drive

Columbia, MD 21045

Fax: 410-381-7110

Commissioning Authority Warren Isaac Office: 443-656-1056

Cell: 410-340-5363

Email: [email protected]


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Architect & PlannersMartinez & Johnson Architecture

Project Manager

Project Architect

MEP Designers & EngineersJohn J Christie & associates

Project Manager

Mechanical Contractor

Site Contact

Plumbing Contractor

Site Contact

Electrical Contractor

Site Contact

TAB Contractor

Site Contact

BAS/ATC Contractor


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Site Contact

4. Roles and Responsibilities

4.1 Team MembersThe members of the commissioning team consist of the Owners representative, CxA, assigned members

of the GC, A/E (particularly the mechanical engineer), the mechanical contractor, plumbing contractor,

and any other installing subcontractors or suppliers of equipment. If known, the Owners building engi-

neer is also a member of the commissioning team.

All contractor personnel on the commissioning team are to make themselves familiar with

LEED NC 2.2 Prerequisite 1 EA commissioning process.

4.2 General Management PlanThe CxA responsibilities are directly to the Owner. In general, the CxA coordinates the commissioning

activities and reports to the Owner through the Architect. The CxAs responsibilities, along with all other

contractors commissioning responsibilities are detailed in the Cx plan portion of the specifications. All

members of the Cx Team are to work together to fulfill their contracted responsibilities and meet the ob-

jectives of the Contract Documents. Refer to the management protocols section below.

4.3 General Descriptions of RolesGeneral descriptions of the commissioning roles are as follows:

CxA : Coordinates the Cx process, writes tests, oversees and documents performance tests

GC : Facilitates the Cx process, ensures that Subs perform their responsibilities and integrates Cx intothe construction process and schedule

Subs : Demonstrate proper system performance and provide all necessary equipment for testing

A/E : Perform construction observation, approve O&M manuals and assist in resolving problems

Mfr. : The equipment manufacturers and vendors provide documentation to facilitate the commissioning

work and perform contracted equipment startup

5. Commissioning ProcessThis section sequentially details the commissioning process by commissioning task or activity.

5.1 Commissioning Scoping MeetingA commissioning scoping meeting is planned and conducted by the CxA. In attendance are the represen-

tatives of the Owner, GC, A/E and the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractors. At the meeting,

commissioning parties are introduced, the commissioning process is reviewed, and management and re-

porting lines are determined. The flow of documents, how much submittal data the CxA will receive, etc.

are also discussed. The Cx Plan is reviewed, process questions are addressed, lines of reporting and


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communications determined and the work products list is discussed. Also covered are the general list of

each partys responsibilities, which party is responsible to develop the startup plan for each piece of

equipment and the proposed commissioning schedule. The outcome of the meeting is to increased under-

standing by all parties of the commissioning process and their respective responsibilities. The meeting

provides the CxA additional information needed to finalize or modify the Cx Plan, including the commis-sioning schedule. Prior to this meeting the CxA is given all drawings and specifications and the construc-

tion schedule by trade. The GC is responsible for taking meeting minutes and distribute them to each

team member.

5.2 Final Commissioning Plan--Construction PhaseThe CxA finalizes the Cx Plan using the information gathered from the scoping meeting. The initial

commissioning schedule is also developed along with a detailed timeline. The timeline is fine-tuned as

construction progresses. In particular, 60 days prior to startup of the primary equipment, the CxA meets

with the GC and develops a detailed commissioning schedule. The CxA approves the commissioning

plan. Updates to the Cx Plan by the CxA, is an ongoing process throughout project construction.

5.3 Site ObservationThe CxA make periodic visits to the site, as necessary and per the Cx contract, to witness equipment and

system installations.

5.4 MeetingsThe CxA may attend selected planning and job-site meetings at their prerogative, in order to remain in-

formed on construction progress and to update parties involved in commissioning. The GC is to provide

the CxA with information regarding substituti