Specifications - State of Delaware

SECTION 232114 - OUTDOOR GEOTHERMAL PIPING: continued
D. Qualifications of Ground Heat Exchanger Installers:
1. Submit documentation substantiating the following qualifications:
a. Installers shall have completed an approved manufacturer's certification program.
b. In documentation, submit licensing requirements as regulated by local and state
regulations for well drillers.
2. Submit for each well driller, the Well Driller license.
3. Certification and licenses for each well driller shall be in the state where the work occurs.
4. All required certification and licenses shall be kept current.
5. Out-of-date licenses and certification will not be accepted.
6. Submit to contracting officer for approval the licenses and certification.
1.06 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING:
A. Materials delivered and placed in storage shall be stored with protection from the weather,
excessive humidity variation, excessive temperature variation, dirt, dust and/or other
contaminants.
B. Proper protection and care of material before, during and after installation is the Contractor's
responsibility.
C. Any material found to be damaged shall be replaced at the Contractor's expense.
D. During installation, piping shall be capped to keep out dirt and other foreign matter.
E. A material safety data sheet in conformance with 29 CFR 1910 Section 1200(g) shall
accompany each chemical delivered for use in pipe installation:
1. At a minimum, this includes all solvents, solvent cements, glues and other materials that
may contain hazardous compounds.
F. Handling shall be in accordance with ASTM F402.
G. Storage facilities shall be classified and marked in accordance with NFPA 704:
1. Materials shall be stored with protection from puncture, dirt, grease, moisture,
mechanical abrasions, excessive heat, ultraviolet (UV) radiation damage or other damage.
2. Pipe and fittings shall be handled and stored in accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendation.
H. Plastic pipe shall be packed, packaged and marked in accordance with ASTM D3892.
I. Upon delivery of piping, fitting, components, and equipment to the site, inspect items for
damage and verify items meet project requirements.
1.07 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS:
A. Verification of Dimensions:
1. The Contractor shall become familiar with all details of the work, verify all dimensions
indicated in the field and advise the Contracting Officer of any discrepancy before
performing any work.
B. Drawings:
1. Because of the small scale of the drawings, it is not possible to indicate all offsets,
fittings, and accessories that may be required.
2. The Contractor shall carefully investigate the plumbing, fire protection, electrical,
structural and finish conditions that would affect the work to be performed and shall
arrange such work accordingly, furnishing required offsets, fittings, and accessories to
meet such conditions.
C. Accessibility:
1. Install all work so that parts requiring periodic inspection, operation, maintenance, and
repair are readily accessible.
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