Section 02
Section 02
SECTION 02
1.1 SUBMITTALS
1.1.1 The Contractor shall submit the following documents during the following stages:
1. Tender Stage
2. Post Award
1. Shop Drawing.
1. Installation manual.
6. As-built drawings.
1.1.2 Submit a single guarantee stating that all parts of the work are in accordance
with Contract requirements. Guarantee work against faulty and improper
material and workmanship for a period specified in the Contract from date of
practical completion, except that where guarantees or warranties for longer
terms are specified herein, such longer term to apply. Within 24 hours after
notification, correct any deficiencies that occur during the guarantee period at
no additional cost to the Employer, to the satisfaction of the Engineer. Obtain
similar guarantees from manufacturers, suppliers and other specialists.
1.1.3 Indemnify the Employer and the Engineer against loss, liability, damage or
expenses, including attorneys’ fees, in connection with any claim resulting from
damage which may be asserted by any third party.
1.2.1 Comply with current governing codes, ordinances and regulations, as well as with
requirements and all other applicable codes.
1.2.2 Comply with the requirements of agencies or authorities having jurisdiction over
any part of the work and secure all necessary permits.
1.2.3 Where codes or standards are listed herein, the applicable portions apply.
1.2.4 Plans, specifications, codes and standards are minimum requirements. Where
requirements differ, apply the more stringent.
1.2.6 Execute work in strict accordance with the best practices of the trades in a
thorough, substantial, workmanlike manner by competent workmen. Provide a
competent, experienced full-time Superintendent who is authorized to make
decisions on behalf of the Contractor.
1.2.7 Submit certificates from each manufacturer as to the quantity of items delivered
to the Contractor for this project.
1.3.1 If products and materials are specified for a specific item or system, use those
products or materials. If product and materials are not listed in either of the
above, use first class products and materials, subject to approval of the
Employer.
1.3.2 Provide products and materials those are new, clean, free of defects and free of
damage and corrosion.
1.3.3 Replace materials of less than specified quality as designated by the Employer
and relocate work incorrectly installed as determined by the Engineer.
1.3.5 Maintain uniformity of manufacture for equipment used in similar applications and
sizes.
1.3.8 Do not operate water systems until piping has been cleaned and startup strainers
are in place.
1.3.9 Locate all floor mounted equipment on concrete plinths. Concrete work to be
provided by another section of the specifications. Coordinate size and location
with division providing concrete plinths.
1.3.10 Secure equipment with bolts, washers and locknuts of ample size to support
equipment. Embedded anchor bolts to have bottom plate and pipe sleeves. Grout
machinery set in concrete under the entire bearing surface. After grout has set,
remove wedges, shims and jack bolts and fill space with grout.
1.3.11 Locate valves, traps, damper operators, access doors, etc. to be easily accessible,
either in mechanical spaces or through access panels as specified hereinafter, or
as required. Coordinate and obtain Employer’s approval of access panel locations.
1.3.13 Equipment capacities, etc., are scheduled or specified for job site operating
conditions. Equipment sensitive to altitude shall be derated with the method of
derating identified on shop drawings.
1.4.1 Shop drawings, project data sheets and samples shall be submitted.
1.4.2 Within two (2) weeks after notice to proceed by the Engineer, or after execution
of Employer/Contractor Agreement, submit to the Employer for review, a
complete typed list of all mechanical equipment manufacturers and material
suppliers for the equipment intended to be furnished and installed on this project.
1.4.3 Within one (1) month after notice to proceed by the Engineer, prepare an index
of all submittals for the project. Include a submittal identification number, a
cross- reference to the Specification sections or Drawing number, and an item
description. Prefix the submittal identification number by the Specification
sections to which they apply. Indicate on each submittal, the submittal
identification number in addition to the other data specified.
1.4.4 After the Contract is awarded, obtain complete shop drawings, product data and
samples from the manufacturers, suppliers, vendors, and all other parties, for all
materials and equipment as specified herein in various sections of the
specification. Submit data and details of such materials and equipment for review
by the Engineer. Prior to submission of the shop drawings, product data and
samples to the Engineer, review and certify the shop drawings, product data and
samples are in compliance with the Contract documents. Further, check all
materials and equipment upon their arrival in the job site and verify their
compliance with the Contract Documents. Modify any work that proceeds prior to
receiving accepted shop drawings as required to comply with the Contract
Documents and the shop drawings, at no cost to the project.
1.4.5 Prior to fabrication or installation of any work, completely coordinate all work and
prepare a complete set of Coordination Drawings.
1.5 REVIEWS
1.5.1 Engineer’s review is for main compliance with the design concept and Contract
documents. Markings or comments or the lack thereof does not relieve the
Contractor from compliance with the project plans and
specifications. The Contractor remains solely responsible for details and
accuracy, for confirming and correlating all quantities and dimensions, for
selecting fabrication processes, for technique of construction, for performing his
work in a safe manner, and for coordinating his work with that of other Divisions
of this Specification.
1.5.2 No part of the work shall be started in the shop or in the field until the Engineer
have reviewed the shop drawings and samples for that portion of the work.
1.5.3 A minimum period of twenty (20) working days, exclusive of transmittal time, will
be required by the Engineer each time a shop drawing, product data and/or
sample are submitted for review. This time period must be considered by the
Contractor when scheduling his work.
1.5.4 Submit one (1) set of transparency and six (6) prints of all shop drawings.
Submit six (6) copies of catalog cuts.
1.6.1 Submit materials and equipment by manufacturer, trade name and model
number. Include copies of applicable brochure or catalog material. Do
not assume applicable catalogs are available in the Engineer’s office.
Maintenance and operating manuals are not suitable substitutes for shop
drawings.
1.6.3 Include dimensional data for roughing in and installation, technical data
sufficient to verify that equipment meets requirements of drawings and
specifications. Include wiring, piping and service connection data, motor
sizes complete with voltage ratings and schedules.
1.6.4 Maintain a complete set of reviewed and stamped shop drawings and
product data on site (at the work locations)
1.6.5 Prepare and submit detailed shop drawings for all works and other
distribution services of suitable scale, including locations and sizes of
openings in floor slabs, walls and roofs.
1.6.6 The Contractor is not relieved of the responsibility for dimensions or errors
that may be contained on submissions reviewed by the Engineer, or for
deviations from requirements in the Contract Documents. Understand
clearly that the Engineer noting some errors but overlooking others does
not grant the Contractor permission to proceed in error. Regardless of any
information contained in the shop drawings, product data and samples,
the Contract Documents govern the work and are neither waived nor
superseded in any way by the review of shop drawings, product data and
samples.
1.6.7 Inadequate or incomplete shop drawings, product data and/or samples will
not be reviewed by the Engineer and will be returned to the Contractor for
resubmission.
1.6.8 Indicate in the lower right hand corner of each shop drawing, and each
product data brochure on the front cover, the following: The submittal
identification number; title of the sheet or brochure; name and location of
the Project; names of the Engineer, Contractor, manufacturer, supplier
and vendor; the date of submittal; and the date of each correction and
version and revision. Number all pages and drawings in product data
brochures consecutively from beginning to end. Unless the above
information is included, the submittal will be returned for resubmission.
Include with re-submittal of product data or brochures a cover letter
summarizing the corrections made in response to the review comments
and the submittal page numbers that were revised.
1.7.3 Indicate piping loads and support points for all piping 100mm and larger,
racked piping, racked conduit, and busway, and submit to the Engineer for
review and approval. Indicate the elevation, location, support points,
static, dynamic and expansion forces and loads imposed on the structure
at support, anchor points, and size of all lines. Indicate all beam
penetrations and slab penetrations sized and coordinated. Indicate all
work routed underground or
embedded in concrete by dimension to column and building lines.
1.7.5 Work installed which interferes with work of any other Division shall be
corrected at no cost to the project.
1.8.1 The plans show the main arrangement of equipment, ductwork, piping and
appurtenances. Follow these drawings as closely as the actual construction
and the work of other Divisions of this Specification will permit. Provide
offsets, fittings and accessories that may be required but not shown on
the drawings. Investigate the site, structural and finish ground conditions
affecting the work, and arrange the work accordingly. Provide such work
and accessories as may be required to meet such conditions, at no
additional cost to the project.
1.8.3 Carefully check space requirements to insure that material can be installed
in the spaces allotted thereto with sufficient access space, including
finished suspended ceilings.
1.8.5 Furnish and set sleeves for passage of pipes, ducts and conduits through
structural masonry and concrete walls and floors and elsewhere as will be
required for the proper protection of each pipe and duct passing through
building surfaces.
1.8.6 Properly provide fire stopping around all pipes, conduits, ducts, sleeves
etc. which pass through rated walls, partitions and floors.
1.8.8 Provide required supports and hangers for ductwork, piping and
equipment, designed so as not to exceed allowable loading of structures.
1.8.9 Examine and compare the Contract drawings and specifications with the
drawings and specifications of all divisions, and report any discrepancies
between them to the Engineer and obtain from him written instructions for
changes necessary in the work. Install and coordinate the work in
cooperation with other related divisions. Before installation, make proper
provisions to avoid interference.
1.8.11 Before commencing work, examine adjoining work on which this work is in
any way dependent for perfect workmanship and report conditions which
prevent performance of first class work. Become thoroughly familiar with
actual existing conditions to which connections must be made or which
must be changed or altered.
1.8.14 Provide access panels in equipment, ducts, etc., as required for inspection
and maintenance of internal equipment, dampers, plenums, etc.
1.8.15 In cases of doubt as to the Work intended, or in the event of need for
explanation thereof, request supplementary instructions from the
Engineer.
1.9.1 Lay out the work in advance and fully coordinate. Where cutting, channeling,
chasing or drilling of floors, walls, partitions, ceilings or other surfaces is
necessary for the proper installation, support or anchorage of ductwork, piping or
other equipment, do the work carefully so as not to damage adjacent work.
Repair any damage to the building, piping, equipment of defaced finish plaster,
woodwork, metal work, etc. using skilled mechanics at no additional cost to the
Employer.
1.9.4 Slots, chases, openings are recesses through floors, walls, ceilings and roofs will
be provided by the various divisions with their respective materials. The division
requiring them to properly locate such openings and be responsible for any
cutting and patching caused.
11.1.1 Do not interfere with access to hydrants and fire alarm boxes. In no
case allow material or equipment to be within 6 meters of a hydrant or fire
alarm box.
1.12.2 Furnish and install galvanized anchor bolts for all equipment placed on
concrete equipment pads, inertia blocks, or on concrete slabs. Provide
bolts of the size and number recommended by the manufacturer of the
equipment and locate by means of suitable templates. When
equipment is placed on vibration isolators, secure the equipment
isolator’s to the isolator and secure the isolator to the floor, pad, or
support as recommended by the vibration isolation manufacturer.
1.12.3 Where control panels, motor controllers, etc. are mounted on gypsum
board partitions, the mounting screws will pass thorough the gypsum
board and be securely attached to the partition studs. At the Contractor’s
option, the mounting screws may pass through the gypsum board and be
securely attached to 150 mm square galvanized metal back plates which
are attached to the gypsum board with an approved non-flammable
adhesive. Toggle bolts installed in gypsum board partitions are not
acceptable.
1.13.1 Include all drayage, hauling, hoisting, shoring and placement in the
building of equipment specified herein. Be responsible for the timely
delivery and introduction of equipment to the project as required by the
construction schedule for this project. If any item of equipment is
received prior to the time it is required, be responsible for its proper
storage and protection until such time as it may be required. Pay for all
costs of demurrage or storage.
1.13.2 If any item of equipment is not delivered to or installed at the project site
in a timely manner as required by the project construction schedule,
be solely responsible for disassembly, re-assembly, manufacturer’s
supervision, shoring, main construction modification, delays, overtime
costs, etc. No additional cost or delays are to be incurred by the Employer.
1.14.1 Protect the work, equipment and materials from damage by work or
workmen. Correct all damage without additional cost to the Employer.
1.14.2 Be responsible for all work, materials and equipment until finally
inspected, tested and accepted; protect work against theft, injury or
damage; and carefully store material and equipment received on site
which are not immediately installed. Close open ends of work with
temporary covers or plugs during construction to prevent entry of
obstructing material. Cover and protect in an acceptable manner to the
Employer, all equipment and material from damage due to weather,
water, spray-on fireproofing, construction debris, etc.
1.14.3 Provide adequate means for fully protecting finished parts of the materials
and equipment against damage from whatever cause during the progress
of the work until final acceptance. Protect materials and equipment in
storage and during construction in such a manner that no finished
surfaces will be damaged or marred, and moving parts kept clean and dry.
If items are damaged, do not install, but take immediate steps to obtain
replacement or repair.
1.15.1 In main, do not install any piping systems not included as part of the
electrical work, in any switchgear, transformer, elevator equipment,
telephone, or electrical equipment room.
1.15.2 Do not install piping above switchboard, panel boards, control panels,
motor control centers, individual motor controllers, etc.
1.16.1 Provide easily removable expanded metal guards for all belts, couplings,
exposed fan inlets and outlets and other moving parts of machinery.
Provide tachometer openings in the guards at least 50 mm in diameter for
all belt-driven or variable speed machinery. Comply with applicable
requirements for all equipment guards.
1.17 LUBRICATION
1.17.1 Provide means for lubricating all bearings and other machine parts. If a
part requiring lubrication is concealed or inaccessible, extend a metallic
lubrication tube with suitable fitting to an accessible location and suitably
identify it.
1.17.2 After installation, properly lubricate all parts requiring lubrication and keep
them adequately lubricated with a lubricant recommended by the
equipment manufacturer until the Employer issues a Certificate of
substantial Completion for the specific equipment item or system.
1.17.3 Provide list to the Engineer of lubricants that are locally available. Use of
those lubricants will not in any manner decrease guarantee and/or
warranty liability to Employer.
1.18.1 Comply with the project construction schedule for the date of final
performance and acceptance testing, and be sufficiently in advance of the
Contract completion date to permit the execution of the testing prior to
occupancy and the closeout of the Contract. Complete any adjustments
and/or alterations that the final acceptance tests indicate as necessary for
the proper functioning of all equipment prior to the completion date. See
individual sections for extent of testing required.
1.19.1 Provide the services of the factory trained specialists to supervise the
operation of all equipment specified herein and to instruct the Employer’s
operators for a thirty (30) days operating instruction period. The operating
instruction period is defined as straight time working hours and not
including nights, weekends or travel time to and from the project. See
individual sections for additional instructions by manufacturer’s trained
specialists. Coordinate with “Commissioning Manual”.
1.20.1 Provide operating instructions and maintenance date books for all
equipment and materials furnished under this Division.
1.20.2 Submit six (6) final copies of operating and maintenance data books for
review at least ten (10) weeks before final review of the project.
Assemble all data in a completely indexed volume or volumes in three-ring
binders and identify the size, model and features indicated for each item.
Print the project name and logo on the outside of the binders.
1.20.3 Deliver four (4) initial copies of the operation and maintenance data books
to the Engineer six (6) months after notice to proceed has been given.
Include in the initial copies all the information in Paragraph 1.24.5 below,
except item 1.24.5.
5. Parts list.
7. Wiring diagrams.
8. Lubrication charts.
1.21.1 Maintain on a daily basis at the project site a complete black and white set
of “As-Built Drawings”, reflecting an accurate dimensional record of all
deviations between work shown on Drawings and that actually installed.
1.21.3 Upon completion of the installation, obtain from the Engineer, a complete
set of drawings in computer software at your own cost upon request.
Enter thereon, in a net and accurate manner, a complete record of all
revisions of the original drawings, as actually installed. Bear the cost for
transparencies and for making required changes. Submit one (1) set of
black and white prints of these revised transparencies to the Engineer for
review completeness. After review by the Engineer, make necessary
changes and then deliver to the Engineer for transmittal to the Employer.
Engineer will not review these drawings for accuracy nor will the Engineer
bear any responsibility for accuracy or completeness.
1.21.4 Mark all As-Built Drawings on the front lower right hand corner with a
rubber stamp impression that states the following:
To be used for recording Field Deviations and Dimensional Data Only”. (15
mm high letters).
1.21.5 The Record Drawings will also consist of a set of prints of the final “Signed
Off” Contractor “Coordination Drawings”.
1.21.6 This as – built drawing shall be compiled with manual operation and all
other required documents in hard cover binding with a maximum
thickness not more than 75mm.
1.21.7 As – Built Drawings of the completed facilities and works shall be delivered
to the S.O / employer office within three (3) months of the completion of
works.
1.22 CERTIFICATION
1.22.2 All tests as required by this division of the specification that reference an
agency such as ASME shall be properly certified. Each and every piece of
equipment, piping system, etc. tested shall have a certificate from the
factory stating test conditions, date of test, inspection, equipment
identification and test requirements.
1.23.1 At a time designated by the Engineer, the entire system shall be reviewed
for compliance with the Contract Drawings and Specifications. Be available
at all times during this review.
1.23.2 Demonstrate to the Engineer prior to the Final Review that all systems and
all equipment have been properly balanced and adjusted and are in
compliance with the requirements of the Contract Documents. After these
demonstration tests are satisfactorily completed, but prior to the Final
Review field visit, the Contractor will submit to the Engineer a written
certification that: 1) attests to the Contract Document compliance for
this Project prior to the Engineer’s Final Review field visit.
1.23.3 Operate the entire system properly with all systems balanced and all
controls adjusted.
1.23.5 After the review, any changes or corrections noted as necessary for the
work to comply with these specifications and the Drawings to be
accomplished without delay in order to secure final acceptance of the
work.
(a) All mechanical and electrical installations are completed in accordance with the
Contract requirements and
(b) All installations are inspected, tested and commissioned with the necessary
statutory certificate/clearance obtained from the relevant authorities having
jurisdiction over the installations.
In this respect, the contractor is required to liaise with the relevant authorities to expedite and
obtain the necessary clearance letter, and all cost incurred therein shall be deemed included in
this contract.
1.25.1 Be responsible for completing those systems which are necessary to allow
partial occupancy of the buildings even if systems in the unoccupied areas
are incomplete.
1.25.2 Verify requirements for temporary occupancy with the local Building
Department.
1.26.1 The whole of the works covered by this Specification shall be carried out in
accordance with the latest Uniform Building By-Laws. Works performed
shall be to the approval of the relevant local Authorities.
1.26.2 Comply with all statutory obligations and regulations of any Local
authority, Public Service or Statutory Undertaking relating to the
execution of the Works as well as with requirements of the Uniform
Building By-Laws and all other applicable codes.
1.26.3 Where codes or standard are listed herein, the applicable portions apply.
The published version current at the time the Tenderer receives the tender
documents will apply.
1.26.4 Plans, specifications, codes and standards are all minimum requirements.
Where requirements differ, apply the more stringent.
1.26.6 All items of plate and equipment, including gauges and all drawings and
schedules shall be in System International (SI) units. The specific
approval shall be obtained before any equipment dimensioned or
calibrated in imperial units is incorporated in the works.
END OF SECTION 02