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Project Manual 11-210C - Ramapo College of New Jersey

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Contractor which may be necessary for maintaining heat/cooling whenever heat/cooling is required in the building<br />

whether from the temporary or permanent system.<br />

7.7.4 The Electrical Contractor shall observe the requirements <strong>of</strong> the Federal Occupational Safety and<br />

Health Act <strong>of</strong> 1970 with regard to temporary light and power.<br />

7.8 Temporary Heat, Cooling and Dehumidification<br />

7.8.1 The Contractor shall provide, protect, and maintain all measures to provide temporary heating,<br />

cooling, and/or dehumidification so that the work can progress without delay.<br />

7.8.2 The Contractor shall not assume that the permanent building heating, cooling, and/or<br />

dehumidification system or any part there<strong>of</strong> will be available for furnishing temporary heat, cooling, or<br />

dehumidification. The Contractor's base bid price shall therefore include the cost <strong>of</strong> all equipment necessary for<br />

providing temporary heat, cooling, and/or dehumidification as required under these specifications and guidelines<br />

required by material manufacturers.<br />

7.8.3 All heating equipment shall be NFPA approved and connected to approved flues to the atmosphere.<br />

Gas cylinders within the building shall not exceed 100 lb. capacity, shall have Interstate Commerce Commission<br />

approval and shall be fitted with a permanent cap to protect the valve when not in use. Heaters shall be approved by a<br />

recognized testing laboratory and must be equipped with a positive shut-<strong>of</strong>f safety valve. Cylinders and heaters shall<br />

stand at least 6 feet apart and be connected with two (2) braid neoprene hoses that will withstand 250 psi test pressure.<br />

7.8.4 Storage <strong>of</strong> cylinders within the building will not be permitted at any time. Fire extinguishers shall be<br />

provided by the Contractor on each floor where heaters are used, and the area must be adequately ventilated.<br />

7.8.5 If the permanent building heating, cooling, and/or dehumidification system or any part there<strong>of</strong> is<br />

available for use to provide service during construction and use is approved by the Construction Manager, the system<br />

shall be maintained by the Contractor until turnover <strong>of</strong> the systems to the Owner. All systems shall be cleaned and filters<br />

changed prior to acceptance by the Owner.<br />

7.9 Temporary Enclosures and Partitions<br />

7.9.1 Whenever necessary, in order to maintain proper temperatures for the prosecution <strong>of</strong> the Work, or for<br />

the protection there<strong>of</strong>, the Contractor shall furnish and maintain temporary enclosures for all openings in exterior walls<br />

that are not enclosed with finishing materials. Temporary doors shall be provided at door openings.<br />

7.9.2 The Contractor, at its expense, shall provide and maintain necessary temporary dust pro<strong>of</strong> partitions<br />

around areas <strong>of</strong> work in any existing building or in new building areas as directed by the Construction Manager.<br />

7.10 Temporary Utility Capping<br />

7.10.1 Cap all incomplete lines, ducts, conduits, openings, etc., until ready for final connection, after<br />

which they shall be thoroughly cleaned and left unobstructed. Failure to perform this capping will result in the<br />

Contractor flushing and/or cleaning the material at the Contractors expense as directed by the Construction Manager.<br />

RCNJ <strong>Project</strong> No.: 09-270.1C - 32 -

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