Leopardo Companies Inc.
Acme Hospital
Leopardo Companies Inc.
Acme Hospital
2. At all other times the system will be returned to normal operating status.
4. Protect excavations or other potentially dangerous site conditions using appropriate fencing materials and methods.
C. Should the fire/smoke detectors and alarms systems be interrupted:
5. Store any Hazardous/flammable material as far from the building as possible.
1. At least twenty-four (24) hours notice will be given.
6. Maintain protection at all exits to assure safe egress out of the building.
2. Subcontractor will provide an organized fire watch.
7. Maintain site clearance for access to the external fire department connections.
3. Security will provide increased tours through the affected area, at least two per shift; problems noted will be brought to the attention of Director of Facilities.
2.06 DOCUMENTATION - [INSERT OWNER'S REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AS REQUIRED]
4. Employees will be notified of area affected and the duration.
2.07
REFERENCES
5. Temporary alarm pull stations will be established as a minimum should the interruption last more than 24 hours.
A. Life safety code NFPA 101, latest edition.
B. [INSERT IF REQUIRED - JCAHO Plant Technology and Safety Management PL.2.1.3 and PL.2.1.4. for Healthcare Projects]
6. City of [INSERT CITY] Fire Prevention Bureau will be informed of any interruption of service via the telephone operators.
2.05
CONSTRUCTION SITE MAINTENANCE
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A. Interior Construction Area. Subcontractor shall:
1.
Keep Work areas clean and organized.
2. Keep exit/egress corridors free of debris and materials.
3. At all times exercise every precaution for prevention of fires.
4. Provide fire protection for its Work. It shall have fire extinguishers of type and quantities as required.
5. Follow all provisions of the Contract Documents related to Hazardous Materials and substances.
6. Prohibit smoking on the interior construction site and only allow smoking in designated areas exterior of the building except where otherwise prohibited by law.
7. Provide temporary partitions adjacent to functioning departments that are smoke/dust tight and non- combustible.
8. Provide and maintain temporary enclosures, dust curtains, and all other necessary materials and equipment as required to prevent introduction of dust, dirt or debris into occupied portions of the building.
9. Not lock the construction area without approval of the Director of Facilities.
10. Maintain existing Fire/Smoke Barriers and compartments.
B. Exterior Construction Area - Subcontractor shall:
1.
Keep the Project site neat and organized.
2. Properly and promptly dispose of waste materials.
3. Exercise caution to prevent debris or dust from blowing onto adjacent property or streets.
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Leopardo Companies Inc.
Acme Hospital
Leopardo Companies Inc.
Acme Hospital
H. The permanent fire protection water supply, fire extinguishing equipment, shut down and tie-ins between new and existing fire protection system shall be coordinated with the Owner and Leopardo Companies Inc. and be installed at the earliest possible date. Shut down of an existing fire protection system shall be for a minimum period of time. As each sprinkler system is completed and placed in service, the control valve shall be sealed. Permission to break seals and close sprinkler valves shall be given only by Leopardo Companies Inc. with approval of the Owner. I. [VERIFY COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE FEDERAL AND STATE OSHA REGULATIONS] Leopardo Companies Inc. will provide and maintain in working order at all times during construction not less than four (4) fire extinguishers conveniently located for each floor area having 50,000 square feet or less. One (1) additional fire extinguisher will be provided for each additional 15,000 square feet of floor area. J. Fire extinguishers provided by Leopardo Companies Inc. and Subcontractors shall be "all purpose", and not a water type, to meet the approval of the Fire Underwriter's Laboratory, and will be inspected at regular intervals and recharged if necessary.
SECTION 01510 FIRE PRECAUTIONS AND PROTECTION
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01
RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Attention is directed to Bidding and Contract Requirements, and to Division 1, General Requirements, which are hereby made a part of this Section.
1.02
SUMMARY
A. This Section describes the following requirements including: 1. Fire Precautions and Protection/Noxious Odors and Fumes 2. (Temporary) Fire Standpipe System 3. Noxious Odors and Fumes
PART 2 - FIRE PRECAUTIONS AND PROTECTION
K. In areas of flammable liquids, asphalt or electrical hazards, extinguishers of the 15 lb. carbon dioxide type or 20 lb. dry chemical type shall be provided by the Subcontractor creating such hazard.
2.01
FIRE PRECAUTIONS AND PROTECTION
L. Each Subcontractor agrees that, in the event of fire, all its workers and all Subordinate Parties workers anywhere on site will assist in extinguishing the fire
A. All Subcontractors and their Subordinate Parties shall assume full responsibility and take all necessary precautions to guard against and eliminate all possible fire hazards and to prevent damage to any construction work, building materials, equipment, temporary field offices, storage sheds, and all other property, both public and private. The location of the nearest corporation or public fire alarm box and the telephone number of the local fire department shall be conspicuously posted by Subcontractor throughout the field offices and in the building structure adjacent to its Work and it shall take precautions to prevent fire hazards in accordance with all fire protection and prevention laws and codes.
M. Subcontractor's and their Subordinate Parties’ shanties of combustible construction shall not be placed inside of any structure. Such shanties shall be detached at least seventy-five (75) feet from the building or as directed by the Leopardo Companies Inc. with approval of the Owner. Totally incombustible shanties may be, if approved in writing by Leopardo Companies Inc., located inside of the structure. N. Use of only Underwriter's Laboratory approved heaters and/or stoves is permitted in field offices or storage sheds and they shall have fire resistive material underneath and at the sides near partitions and walls. Pipe sleeves and covering shall be used where stove pipe runs through walls or roof.
B. Each Subcontractor's superintendent in charge at the Project, shall review the entire Project at least once a week to make certain the Subcontractor has adhered to the conditions and requirements set forth herein.
C. No open fires shall be permitted. Subcontractors and their Subordinate Parties shall not be allowed to start fires with gasoline, kerosene or other highly flammable materials.
O. Flammable portions of construction shanties inside the structure must be painted inside and outside with "ALBI" fire retardant paint or other fire retardant paint of equal quality as approved by the Owner.
D. Welding, flame cutting, or other operations involving the use of flame, arcs, or sparking devices will not be allowed without adequate protection and shielding without prior permission of the Owner through the Leopardo Companies Inc.. All combustible and flammable material shall be removed from the immediate area. Material shall be protected with a fire resistant tarpaulin to prevent sparks, flames, or hot metal from reaching materials. Subcontractor shall provide the necessary personnel and fire fighting equipment to effectively control incipient fires resulting from welding, flame cutting, or other operations involving the use of flame, arcs or sparking devices. Each Subcontractor performing Work involving welding or open flame shall provide its own fire extinguishers in the immediate area of the Work. E. Not more than a one day supply of flammable liquids such as oil, gasoline, paint or paint solvent shall be brought into any building at any one time. All flammable liquids having a flash point of 110 degrees F or below, which must be brought into any building, shall be confined to Underwriter's Laboratories' labeled safety cans. The bulk supply of all flammable liquids shall be detached at least 75 feet from the building and from yard storage of building materials. Spigots on drums containing flammable liquids are prohibited on the project site. Drums are to be equipped with approved vent pumps. F. Combustible materials shall not be stored or left overnight within the confines of the permanent building. This includes all internal combustion engines using gas or fuel oil. Hoisting of flammable or combustible materials to the roof shall only be in quantities as needed for immediate use. G. Only fire resistant tarpaulins shall be used on this Project.
2.02
(TEMPORARY) FIRE STANDPIPE SYSTEM
A. [INSERT IF REQUIRED - The [INSERT - Fire Protection or other designated] Subcontractor shall furnish, install and maintain a temporary fire standpipe system in all parts of building for use of fire department during construction.] B. Permanent risers shall be installed as floor slabs are cast, with capped 2 1/2 inch hose valves on each floor and temporary cap or plug on top. One riser at a time shall be extended up so that remainder are available for use at all times.
C. Provide permanent cross connections or provide temporary cross connections.
2.03
NOXIOUS ODORS AND FUMES
A. All Subcontractors are notified that combustion engine equipment, tar kettles and any other items causing noxious odors or fumes will NOT be allowed in the building or near air intake louvers. If intake louver locations are in doubt, consult with Leopardo Companies Inc..
END OF SECTION 01510
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SECTION 01510 – Fire Precautions and Protection
SECTION 01510 – Fire Precautions and Protection
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