SECTION 02120

STRUCTURE MOVING

PART	GENERAL

SECTION INCLUDES

Preparing structure for move.

Moving structure to new location.

Setting structure on new foundation.

[Disconnecting] [and] [reconnecting] utilities.

RELATED SECTIONS

Document [______-____________]: Special insurance provisions for work of this Section.

Section 02060 - Building Demolition.

Section [______-____________]: Excavating at perimeter of existing foundations in preparation for move.

Section [______-____________]: Excavating at new site.

Section [______-____________]: Grading of existing site.

Section [______-____________]: Backfilling against foundation walls at new site.

Section [______-____________]: New foundation system.

Section [______-____________]: Repair of relocated structure, damaged during move.

Section [______-____________]: Disconnection and re-connection of [plumbing] [gas] [sewer] [and] [________] service.

Section [______-____________]: Disconnection and re-connection of [power] [telephone] [and] [________] service.

DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

Retain services of Professional Engineer, registered in State of [________] for the following:

To investigate and provide documented report confirming load bearing capacity of any [roads] [bridges] [culverts] [and] [________] over which structure will be moved.

To design structural supports for existing structure and associated work. Design framing and reinforcement, and brace connections to transfer loads of structure to transport carrying [timbers,] [equipment,] [and] [________].

PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

Submit under provisions of Section [01700.] [________.]

Record actual locations of new utilities and services, foundations, and [________].

QUALIFICATIONS

Mover: Company specializing in relocating building structures with minimum [three] [_______] years [documented] experience.

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

Arrange with authorities having jurisdiction for traffic control, police escorts, relocation of services [and] [________]; including the following:

Arrange for route of move with authorities.

To schedule disturbance of [overhead] utility services on route [and] [________].

PRE-MOVING CONFERENCE

Convene a pre-moving conference [one] [____] week prior to commencing work of this section, under provisions of Section [01039.] [________.]

Discuss the following:

Ascertain the method of determining damage to existing structure and finishes, before and after the move.

Identify existing damage to sidewalks, roads, and curbs.

Identify method and responsibility for repairs after moving.

Review the intended route for moving.

Address coordination with affected utility companies.

SCHEDULING

Schedule work under the provisions of Section [01300.] [________.]

Arrange schedule with [work of other sections,] [Owner's requirements,] [and] [________].

PART	PRODUCTS

EQUIPMENT

Equipment and Supports: As required to achieve a successful structure move.

Fill Materials: Types specified in Section [02205.] [02207.] [02223.] [02225.] [________.]

PART	EXECUTION

MOVERS

[__________________________________].

[__________________________________].

[__________________________________].

Substitutions: Under provisions of Section [01600.] [________.]

EXAMINATION

Verify site conditions, surrounding access routes, and conditions of structure to be moved under provisions of Section [01039.] [________.]

Identify utility services and obstructions to be removed, relocated, or abandoned during progress of the work.

Verify route load limits to ensure conditions are adequate to support moving loads of structure.

Damage Determination:

Before the move, inspect existing structure thoroughly and notify [Owner] [Architect/Engineer] [________] in writing of visible defects and factors which could affect safe movement of structure to final location.

Compile a list of visible defects to building structure, finishes, accessories, and [________]. This list will form the basis of determining required repair work after the move.

[Photograph [interior surfaces] [________] for record purposes.]

PREPARATION

Prepare site, route of transport, and destination site.

[Reinforce] [Protect] [Cut, fill, and compact access bed, grade, and surface] road as necessary to safely move the [structure] [structures] and prevent damage.

Coordinate the work of municipal utility disconnection and re-connection with the work of this section.

Disconnect and cap existing site utility services. Remove overhead or exposed utility services to provide clear working and moving space around and below structure.

Remove [building protrusions] [canopy] [________] prior to move.

Secure supplementary framing and bracing to structure.

Secure operating, moving, or suspended items, such as doors, windows, and light fixtures, in a manner to prevent damage to items or to the structure during move.

Protect elements surrounding the structure from damage or disfiguration.

RAISE STRUCTURE

Cut structure free of foundation and portions of structure not being moved.

Reinforce, brace, and raise structure clear of foundation, in manner to prevent damage.

Provide necessary framing, bracing, closures, supports, and blocking.

Secure structure to temporary supporting structural members to prevent shifting of structure during move.

MOVE STRUCTURE

Provide transport vehicles for moving structure to new site.

Move structure, control speed, and provide anchor and restraining devices so that integrity of structure will be maintained.

During move, protect adjacent structures, and private and public property from damage.

REINSTALL STRUCTURE

Position structure over prepared [foundation] [site] and [lower] [transfer full load] onto site foundation.

Remove moving equipment.

Leave reinforcing, framing, and bracing intact until structure is fully attached and structure loads are supported by new foundation.

Reinstall [building protrusions] [canopy] [________] removed prior to move.

Adjust structure on foundation:

To permit doors to swing freely.

So that floor surfaces are level, walls are plumb.

REINSTALLATION TOLERANCES

Maximum Variation from Level and Plumb: [1/4] [_____] inch ([6] [_____] mm).

Maximum Offset from True Position: [1/4] [_____] inch ([6] [_____] mm).

DAMAGE REPAIR

Repair damage to structure not identified in writing prior to move.

Refinish repaired surfaces to match adjacent work.

Pay all third party claims for incidental damage.

ORIGINAL SITE

Remove original foundation [, sub-grade concrete slab] [and] [________] in accordance with Section [________].

Backfill [and compact] to requirements of Section [________]; place [to elevations of original grades] [to [____] inch ([____] mm) below top cover] [________].

Provide top cover of [________], place [to elevations of original grades] [________].

CLEANING

Remove moving equipment and materials from original site, final site, and route of travel.

[Remove road beds constructed by this section, fill and return grades and contours to original condition and dimension.]

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