SECTION 01500

CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND TEMPORARY CONTROLS

PART 1 GENERAL

SECTION INCLUDES

Temporary Utilities: [Electricity,] [lighting,] [heat,] [ventilation,] [telephone service,] [water,] [and] [sanitary facilities].

Temporary Controls: [Barriers,] [enclosures and fencing,] [protection of the Work,] [and] [water control].

Construction Facilities: [Access roads,] [parking,] [progress cleaning,] [project signage,] [and] [temporary buildings].

RELATED SECTIONS

[Section 01540 - Security.]

[Section 01550 - Access Roads and Parking Areas.]

[Section 01560 - Temporary Controls.]

[Section 01570 - Traffic Regulation.]

[Section 01580 - Project Identification and Signs.]

[Section 01590 - Field Offices and Sheds.]

[Section 01700 - Contract Closeout: Final cleaning.]

TEMPORARY ELECTRICITY

Provide and pay for power service required from [Utility] [__________] source.

****** [OR] ******

Connect to existing power service. Power consumption shall not disrupt Owner's need for continuous service.

Provide temporary electric feeder from [existing building] [_______________] electrical service at [location as directed.] [__________.] Power consumption shall not disrupt Owner's need for continuous service.

[Owner will pay cost of energy used.	Exercise measures to conserve energy.] [Provide separate metering and reimburse Owner for cost of energy used.]

[Power] [Feeder] Service Characteristics: [_____] volt, [_____] ampere, [three] [_____] phase, [four] [_____] wire.

Provide power outlets for construction operations, with branch wiring and distribution boxes located [at each floor.] [_______________.] Provide flexible power cords as required.

Provide [main service disconnect and overcurrent protection at convenient location] [feeder switch at source distribution equipment] [meter].

Permanent convenience receptacles may [not] be utilized during construction.

Provide adequate distribution equipment, wiring, and outlets to provide single phase branch circuits for power and lighting.

Provide 20 ampere duplex outlets, single phase circuits for power tools for every [_____] sq ft

([_____] sq m) of active work area.

Provide 20 ampere, single phase branch circuits for lighting.

TEMPORARY LIGHTING

Provide and maintain [incandescent] lighting for construction operations [to achieve a minimum lighting level of [2] [_____] watt/sq ft.

[Provide and maintain [1] [_____] watt/sq ft lighting to exterior staging and storage areas after dark for security purposes.]

[Provide and maintain [0.25] [_____] watt/sq ft H.I.D. lighting to interior work areas after dark for security purposes.]

Provide branch wiring from power source to distribution boxes with lighting conductors, pigtails, and lamps as required.

Maintain lighting and provide routine repairs.

Permanent building lighting may [not] be utilized during construction.

TEMPORARY HEAT

[Existing facilities shall not be used.]

****** [OR] ******

Provide [and pay for] heat devices and heat as required to maintain specified conditions for construction operations.

****** [OR] ******

Utilize Owner's [existing] [new] heat plant, extend and supplement with temporary heat devices as required to maintain specified conditions for construction operations.

[Owner will pay cost of energy used.	Exercise measures to conserve energy.] [Provide separate metering and reimburse Owner for cost of energy used.] [Enclose building prior to activating temporary heat in accordance with Article 1.13

- Exterior Enclosures in this Section.]

Prior to operation of permanent equipment for temporary heating purposes, verify that installation is approved for operation, equipment is lubricated and filters are in place. Provide and pay for operation, maintenance, and regular replacement of filters and worn or consumed parts.

Maintain minimum ambient temperature of [50] [_____] degrees F ([10] [_____] degrees C) in areas where construction is in progress, unless indicated otherwise in specifications.

TEMPORARY VENTILATION

Ventilate enclosed areas to assist cure of materials, to dissipate humidity, and to prevent accumulation of dust, fumes, vapors, or gases.

[Utilize existing ventilation equipment.	Extend and supplement equipment with temporary fan units as required to maintain clean air for construction operations.]

TELEPHONE SERVICE

Provide, maintain and pay for telephone service to field office [and Architect/Engineer's field office] at time of project mobilization.

[Architect/Engineer will pay for own service.]

TEMPORARY WATER SERVICE

[Provide, maintain and pay for suitable quality water service required] [Connect to existing water source] for construction operations.

[Owner will pay cost of water used. Exercise measures to conserve water.] [Provide separate metering and reimburse Owner for cost of water used.]

Extend branch piping with outlets located so water is available by hoses with threaded connections. [Provide temporary pipe insulation to prevent freezing.]

TEMPORARY SANITARY FACILITIES

Provide and maintain required facilities and enclosures. [Existing facilities shall not be used.]

****** [OR] ******

[Existing] [Permanent] [designated] facilities [located at [__________]] may be used during construction operations. Maintain daily in clean and sanitary condition.

[At end of construction, return facilities to same or better condition than originally found.]

BARRIERS

Provide barriers to prevent unauthorized entry to construction areas [to allow for Owner's use of site,] and to protect existing facilities and adjacent properties from damage from construction operations [and demolition].

[Provide barricades and covered walkways required by governing authorities for public rights-of-way [and for public access to existing building.]]

Provide protection for plant life designated to remain. Replace damaged plant life.

Protect non-owned vehicular traffic, stored materials, site and structures from damage.

FENCING

Construction: [Contractor's option] [Commercial grade chain link fence] [Solid wood fence, painted].

Provide [6] [_____] foot ([1.8] [_____] m) high fence around construction site; equip with vehicular [and pedestrian] gates with locks.

WATER CONTROL

Grade site to drain.	Maintain excavations free of water. Provide, operate, and maintain pumping equipment.

Protect site from puddling or running water.	[Provide water barriers as required to protect site from [soil erosion] [_______________].]

EXTERIOR ENCLOSURES

Provide temporary [insulated] weather-tight closure of exterior openings to accommodate acceptable working conditions and protection for Products, to allow for temporary heating and maintenance of required ambient temperatures identified in individual specification Sections, and to prevent entry of unauthorized persons. Provide access doors with self-closing hardware and locks.

Provide temporary roofing as specified in Section [_____.]

INTERIOR ENCLOSURES

Provide temporary partitions [and ceilings] as required to separate work areas from Owner occupied areas, to prevent penetration of dust and moisture into Owner occupied areas, and to prevent damage to existing materials and equipment.

Construction: Framing and [reinforced polyethylene] [plywood] [gypsum board] sheet materials with closed joints and sealed edges at intersections with existing surfaces; [insulated to R [_____] (RSI [_____])] [STC rating of [35] [_____] in accordance with ASTM E90] [maximum Flame Spread Rating of 75 in accordance with ASTM E84].

[Paint surfaces exposed to view from Owner occupied areas.] [__________.]

PROTECTION OF INSTALLED WORK

Protect installed Work and provide special protection where specified in individual specification Sections.

Provide temporary and removable protection for installed Products. Control activity in immediate work area to minimize damage.

Provide protective coverings at walls, projections, jambs, sills, and soffits of openings.

Protect finished floors, stairs, and other surfaces from traffic, dirt, wear, damage, or movement of heavy objects, by protecting with durable sheet materials.

Prohibit traffic or storage upon waterproofed or roofed surfaces. If traffic or activity is necessary, obtain recommendations for protection from waterproofing or roofing material manufacturer.

Prohibit traffic from landscaped areas.

SECURITY

Provide security and facilities to protect Work, [and existing facilities,] and Owner's operations from unauthorized entry, vandalism, or theft.

[Coordinate with Owner's security program.]

ACCESS ROADS

Construct and maintain temporary roads accessing public thoroughfares to serve construction area.

Extend and relocate as Work progress requires. Provide detours necessary for unimpeded traffic flow.

Provide and maintain access to fire hydrants, free of obstructions.

[Provide means of removing mud from vehicle wheels before entering streets.]

[Designated] existing on-site roads [may] [shall not] be used for construction traffic.

PARKING

[Arrange for] [Provide] [Construct] temporary [gravel] [paved] [__________] surface parking areas to accommodate construction personnel.

When site space is not adequate, provide additional off-site parking.

[Do not allow vehicle parking on existing pavement.]

Designate [one] [_____] parking space for the [Owner] [Architect/Engineer] [_______________].

PROGRESS CLEANING

Maintain areas free of waste materials, debris, and rubbish. Maintain site in a clean and orderly condition.

Remove debris and rubbish from pipe chases, plenums, attics, crawl spaces, and other closed or remote spaces, prior to enclosing the space.

Broom and vacuum clean interior areas prior to start of surface finishing, and continue cleaning to eliminate dust.

Remove waste materials, debris, and rubbish from site [periodically] [weekly] [__________] and dispose off-site.

PROJECT IDENTIFICATION

Provide [8 w x 6 h] [___] foot ([2.4 w x 1.8 h] [___] m) project sign of exterior grade plywood and wood frame construction, painted, with [exhibit lettering by professional sign painter] [die cut vinyl, self-adhesive letters] [and] [self-adhesive corporate logo], to Architect/Engineer's design and colors.

List title of project, names of Owner, Architect/Engineer, [professional sub-consultants,] Contractor, [and major Subcontractors].

Erect on site at location [indicated] [established by Architect/Engineer].

No other signs are allowed [without Owner permission] except those required by law.

FIELD OFFICES AND SHEDS

Office: Weather-tight, with lighting, electrical outlets, heating, [cooling] [and] [ventilating] equipment, and equipped with sturdy furniture [drawing rack] [and drawing display table].

[Provide space for project meetings, with table and chairs to accommodate [6] [_____] persons.]

[Provide separate private office, similarly equipped and furnished, for use of [Architect/Engineer] [Owner].]

[Locate offices and sheds a minimum distance of [30] [_____] feet ([10] [_____] m) from existing [and new] structures.

REMOVAL OF UTILITIES, FACILITIES, AND CONTROLS

Remove temporary above grade or buried utilities, equipment, facilities, materials, prior to [Substantial Completion] [Final Application for Payment] inspection.

Remove underground installations to a minimum depth of [2] [_____] feet ([600] [_____] mm). [Grade site as indicated.]

Clean and repair damage caused by installation or use of temporary work.

Restore existing facilities used during construction to original condition. Restore permanent facilities used during construction to specified condition.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

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