SECTION 01590

FIELD OFFICES AND SHEDS

PART 1 GENERAL

SECTION INCLUDES

Temporary Field Offices and Sheds.

Maintenance and Cleaning.

Removal.

RELATED SECTIONS

Section [01010 - Summary of Work] [01011 - Summary of Project]: [Work sequence] [Contractor use of premises] [____________________].

Section 01500 - Construction Facilities and Temporary Controls. [Temporary electricity] [Temporary sanitary facilities] [Temporary telephone].

Section [01500 - Construction Facilities and Temporary Controls] [01500 - Access Roads and Parking Areas].

Section [01500 - Construction Facilities and Temporary Controls.] [01580 - Project Identification and Signs.]

Section 01600 - Material and Equipment: Storage and protection.

USE OF EXISTING FACILITIES

Designated existing spaces may be used for field offices [and for storage]:

[___________________________________.]

[___________________________________.]

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

Existing facilities shall not be used for field offices or for storage.

USE OF PERMANENT FACILITIES

When permanent facilities are enclosed with operable utilities, relocate offices and storage into building, with written agreement of Owner, and remove temporary buildings.

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

Permanent facilities shall not be used for field offices or for storage.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, FURNISHINGS

Materials, Equipment, Furnishings: Serviceable, new or used, adequate for required purpose.

PART 3 EXECUTION

PREPARATION

Fill and grade sites for temporary structures to provide drainage away from buildings.

INSTALLATION

Install office spaces ready for occupancy [15] [_____] days after date fixed in [Notice to Proceed] [Owner-Contractor Agreement] [_______________].

Parking: [Two] [_____] hard surfaced parking spaces for use by the [Owner] [Architect/Engineer] [__________], connected to office by [hard surfaced] walk.

[Employee Residential Occupancy: Not allowed on Owner's Property.]

CONSTRUCTION

Portable or mobile buildings, or buildings constructed with floors raised above ground, securely fixed to foundations, with steps and landings at entrance doors.

Construction: Structurally sound, secure, weathertight enclosures for office and storage spaces. Maintain during progress of Work; remove [when no longer needed.] [at completion of Work.]

Temperature Transmission Resistance of Floors, Walls, and Ceilings: Compatible with occupancy and storage requirements.

Exterior Materials: Weather resistant, finished[.] [in [one] [_____] color acceptable to Architect/Engineer.]

Interior Materials in Offices: Sheet type materials for walls and ceilings, pre-finished or painted; resilient floors and bases.

Lighting for Offices: [50] [_____] ft-C ([538] [_____] lx) at desk-top height, exterior lighting at entrance doors.

Fire Extinguishers: Appropriate type fire extinguisher at each office and each storage area.

Interior Materials in Storage Sheds: As required to provide specified conditions for storage of products.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL

Heating, Cooling, and Ventilating for Offices: Automatic equipment to maintain [comfort conditions.] [[68] [_____] degrees F ([20] [_____] degrees C) heating and [76] [_____] degrees F ([23] [_____] degrees C) cooling.]

Storage Spaces: Heating and Ventilation as needed to maintain products in accordance with Contract Documents; adequate lighting for maintenance and inspection of products.

CONTRACTOR OFFICE AND FACILITIES

Size: For Contractor's needs and to provide space for project meetings.

Telephone: As specified in Section [01500.] [_____.]

Furnishings in Meeting Area: Conference table and chairs to seat at least [eight] [_____] persons; racks and files for Contract Documents, submittals, and Project Record Documents.

Other Furnishings: Contractor's option.

Equipment: [Six] [_____] adjustable band protective helmets for visitors, one 10 inch (250 mm) outdoor weather

thermometer [and] [__________].

[OWNER AND] ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OFFICE

Separate space for sole use of [Owner] [and] [Architect/Engineer], with separate entrance door with new lock and [two] [_____] keys.

Area: Minimum [150] [_____] sq ft ([14] [_____] sq m), minimum dimension [8] [_____] ft ([2.4] [_____] m).

Windows: Minimum [three] [_____]; minimum total area of [10] [_____] percent of floor area, with operable sash and insect screens. Locate to provide views of construction area.

Electrical Distribution Panel: [Two] [_____] circuits minimum, [110] [_____] volt, [60] [_____] hz service.

Minimum [four] [_____] [110] [_____] volt duplex convenience outlets, one on each wall.

Telephone: As specified in Section [01500.] [_____.]

Sanitary Facilities: [Convenient access to] drinking fountain and private lavatory-toilet facilities.

Furnishings:

[One] [_____x_____] desk [54 x 30] [_____x_____] inch ([1.4 x 0.75] [_____x_____] m), with three drawers.

[One] [_____] drafting table [36 x 72] [_____x_____] inch ([one x 1.8] [_____x_____] m), with one equipment drawer[.] [and a full width parallel straight edge.]

One metal, double-door storage cabinet under table.

Plan rack to hold working Drawings, shop drawings, and Record Documents.

[One] [_____] standard four-drawer [legal] [letter] -size metal filing cabinet with locks and [two] [_____] keys per lock.

[Six] [_____] lin ft ([2] [_____] m) of metal bookshelves.

[Two] [_____] swivel arm chairs.

[Two] [_____] straight chairs.

[One] [_____] drafting table stool.

One tackboard [36 x 30] [_____x_____] inch ([one x 0.75] [_____x_____] m).

One waste basket per desk and table.

STORAGE AREAS AND SHEDS

Size to storage requirements for products of individual Sections. Allow for access and orderly provision for maintenance and for inspection of products under provisions of Section [01600.] [_____.]

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

[Weekly] [Daily] janitorial services for offices; periodic cleaning and maintenance for office and storage areas.

Maintain approach walks free of mud, water, and snow.

REMOVAL

At completion of Work remove buildings, foundations, utility services, and debris. Restore areas.

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