LCI Preconstruction & Estimating Training Manual

Leopardo Companies Inc.

Acme Hospital

Leopardo Companies Inc.

Acme Hospital

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Date of test.

8. Identification of product and specification section. 9. Location of sample or test in the Project. 10. Type of inspection or test. 11. Results of tests and compliance with Contract Documents 12. Interpretation of test results, when requested by Architect.

2. When initial tests indicate Work does not comply with Contract Documents.

H. When the Subcontractor is providing the testing and prior to start of Work, submit testing laboratory name, address, and telephone number, and names of full time registered engineer and responsible officer. Submit copy of report of laboratory facilities inspection made by Materials Reference Laboratory of National Bureau of Standards (NBS) during most recent tour of inspection, with memorandum of remedies of any deficiencies reported by the inspection.

2.02 LIMITATIONS OF AUTHORITY OF TESTING AND INSPECTION LABORATORY

A. Laboratory is not authorized to:

3.02

RE-TEST RESPONSIBILITY

1. Release, revoke, alter or enlarge on requirements of Contract Documents.

A. Where the results of required inspections, tests, or similar services prove unsatisfactory and do not indicate compliance with the requirements of the Contract Documents, the re-tests shall be the responsibility of the Subcontractor regardless of whether the original test was the Subcontractor's responsibility. B. Re-testing of Work revised or replaced by the Subcontractor is the Subcontractor's responsibility where required tests were performed on original Work. All costs and fees for re-testing shall be paid by the Subcontractor.

2. Approve or accept any portion of the Work, but may provide an expert opinion whereby the Owner, Architect and Leopardo Companies Inc. may make an informed decision as to acceptance or rejection.

3.

Perform any duties of the Subcontractor.

4.

Stop the Work.

C. Schedule delays and costs which are the result of non-conforming work or remedy will be the responsibility of the offending Subcontractor.

PART 3 - SUBCONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

3.01

SUBCONTRACTOR SHALL:

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A. Cooperate with laboratory personnel, provide access to Work, to Manufacturer's operations.

B. Secure and deliver to Leopardo Companies Inc. adequate quantities of representative samples of materials proposed to be used of which require testing.

C. Provide to Leopardo Companies Inc. the preliminary design mix proposed to be used for concrete, and other materials mixes which require control by testing laboratory.

D. Furnish copies of Products test reports as required.

E. Furnish incidental labor and facilities as follows:

1.

To provide access to Work to be tested.

2. To obtain and handle samples at the Project site or at the source of the product to be tested.

3.

To facilitate inspections and tests.

4.

For storage and curing of test samples.

F. Notify Leopardo Companies Inc. sufficiently in advance of operations (24 hours minimum) to allow for laboratory assignment of personnel and scheduling of tests.

1. When tests or inspections cannot be performed after such notice, reimburse Leopardo Companies Inc. for laboratory personnel and travel expenses and all of Leopardo Companies Inc.’s other expenses incurred arising out of or resulting from Subcontractor's negligence.

G. Employ and pay for the services of testing laboratory to perform additional inspections, sampling and testing required:

1.

For the Subcontractor's convenience.

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SECTION 01450 – Testing and Inspection Services

SECTION 01450 – Testing and Inspection Services

Leopardo Companies Inc.

Acme Hospital

Leopardo Companies Inc.

Acme Hospital

SECTION 01500 INTERIM LIFE SAFETY PLAN

3. Adjacent departments will be instructed by Security or Owner’s Project Manager.

[REVIEW CONTENT, PROCEDURES AND RESPONSIBILITIES WITH OWNER THIS SECTION MAY NOT BE REQUIRED ON MOST PROJECTS]

4. Temporary exit and directional signage will be installed.

5. Fire drills will be increased to at least two per quarter per shift concentrating on departments adjacent to the affected area.

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01

RELATED DOCUMENTS

2.03

INTERRUPTION OF THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM

A. Attention is directed to Bidding and Contract Requirements, and to Division 1, General Requirements, which are hereby made a part of this Section.

A. Priority will be given to localized interruption of these systems on first shift Monday through Friday when full staff is available when any shut down is necessary:

PART 2 - INTERIM LIFE SAFETY PLAN

1. Subcontractor will provide a person on fire watch for the duration of this Work until the system is fully functional.

2.01

PURPOSE AND POLICY

2. All Subcontractors working on these systems must first notify the Owner through Leopardo Companies Inc. no sooner than twenty-four (24) hours prior to starting this Work.

A. PURPOSE: To provide interim life safety measures during a construction Project.

[INSERT IF REQUIRED - To protect Owner personnel, visitors, [occupants] and property from fire and injury during remodeling or construction. This policy is used wholly or in conjunction with the safety program in the Project Manual.] B. POLICY: During a construction Project it shall be the responsibility of the Director of Facilities (or designee ) [INSERT IF REQUIRED - and Leopardo Companies Inc. (through trade Subcontractors)] to maintain compliance with the Life Safety Code NFPA Section 101. Compliance will be through the implementation of the following:

3. Adjacent departments will be notified of the interruption of service.

4.

Security staff will be notified.

B. Interruption over-night or on off-shift.

[VERIFY OWNER RESPONSIBILITIES AND

NOTIFICATIONS]

1. City of [INSERT CITY] Fire Department will be notified as to area affected and duration.

2.02

INTERRUPTION OF EXIT - EGRESS CORRIDOR

2. [INSERT OWNER NAME] Insurance will be notified via their shut down policy.

A. Should construction of temporary structures for egress/exit be necessary:

3. The Security Department will increase their records through the affected area.

1. Subcontractor will discuss with Leopardo Companies Inc.. Any changes to the means of egress should be reviewed through Leopardo Companies Inc. with the Owner and Architect to confirm appropriate travel distances to exits are maintained/established.

4. During Subcontractor Work on these systems, there will be an organized fire watch for all other on- going work.

C. The sprinkler system tie-in will be tested by Subcontractor and witnessed by the Owner.

2. [INSERT NAME OF APPROVAL AGENCY] will approve the planned structure before construction/implementation.

1. Test will be accomplished by water flow through the inspectors test part until the flow switch makes and fire pump will start and/or alarm system activated.

3. Subcontractor will be responsible for maintaining the temporary egress/exit free of obstacles, debris, and equipment.

2.04 INTERRUPTION OF FIRE/SMOKE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEM

a. Entrance to and exists from existing buildings must be protected, kept free of restrictions or obstructions and maintained in full use at all times. Safety and well-being of occupants of the building and all other persons must be of prime concern. b. Subcontractor shall provide temporary construction, including stairs, ramps, protected walkways, railings, lights and exit and direction signs, as required to maintain adequate exits from the existing building.

A. Subcontractor shall notify the Owner prior to arrival, stating the type of service and what is required of Facilities to assist in the service. Provide Facilities and Security with the following information:

Name of technician(s) Name of Company and name of person authorizing service

Beeper Numbers (if available) Approximate shut down time Types of alarms possible

B. Should an alternate egress route be necessary:

B. Subcontractor shall maintain the operation of the total fire detection/alarm during the construction.

1. All departments will be notified via memo of location and duration thru the Owner's Project Manager.

1. It is acceptable for the Subcontractor to place a thin plastic cover over the detector head during high dust producing activities with Subcontractor’s prompt removal upon completion of the work.

2. Access to secured areas will be provided by the Owner’s Security department.

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