AGREEMENT between BROWARD COUNTY and Cummings ...

DIVISION 1 SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 1045 CUTTING AND PATCHING
Exhibit 2
Page 218 of 379
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 Description
A. Cutting and patching includes cutting into existing construction to provide for
installation or performance of other Work, subsequent fitting, and patching
required to restore surfaces to original condition.
B. Proceed with cutting and patching at earliest feasible time and complete Work
without delay except when work will impact traffic lanes, written approval by the
CPM shall be obtained at least 72 hrs before impacting traffic lanes.
C. Execute cutting, fitting, and patching, including attendant excavation and backfill,
required to perform Work and to:
1. Make several parts fit together properly.
2. Uncover portions of Work to make provisions for installation of ill-timed
Work.
3. Remove and replace defective Work.
4. Remove and replace Work not conforming to requirements of Contract
Documents.
5. Remove samples of installed Work as required for testing.
6. Make routine penetrations of non-structural surfaces for installation of
piping and electrical conduit.
7. Uncover Work to allow for CPM’s observation of covered Work, which has
been covered prior to required observation of CPM.
D. Cutting and patching performed during manufacture of products, or during initial
fabrication, erection or installation processes is not considered to be cutting and
patching. Drilling of holes to install fasteners and similar operations are also not
considered to be cutting and patching.
E. Refer to other sections of Specifications for specified cutting and patching
requirement and limitations applicable to individual units of Work.
F. Do not cut and patch the following categories of Work, without CPM’s written
acceptance of procedures:
1. Structural steel.
2. Miscellaneous structural metals, including lintels, equipment supports,
stair systems, and similar categories of Work.
3. Structural concrete.
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