AGREEMENT between BROWARD COUNTY and Cummings ...

DIVISION 1 SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 1045 CUTTING AND PATCHING
Exhibit 2
Page 221 of 379
3.03 CUTTING
A. Cut Work using methods that is least likely to damage work to be retained or
adjoining Work.
B. Use small power tools designed for sawing or grinding, not hammering and
chopping. Cut through concrete and masonry using cutting machine such as
carborundum saw or core drill to ensure a neat hole. Cut holes and slots neatly
to size required with minimum disturbance of adjacent Work. To avoid marring
existing finished surfaces, cut or drill from exposed or finished side into
concealed surfaces. Temporarily cover openings when not in use.
C. Bypass utility services such as pipe and conduit, before cutting, where such utility
services are shown or required to be removed, relocated, or abandoned. Cut-off
conduit and pipe in walls or partitions to be removed. After bypass and cutting,
cap, valve, or plug and seal tight remaining portion of pipe and conduit to prevent
entrance of moisture or other foreign matter.
D. Do not cut and patch operational elements or safety related components in a
manner that would result in reduction of capacity to perform in manner intended,
including energy performance or that would result in increased maintenance,
decreased operational life or decreased safety.
E. Do not cut and patch Work in a manner that would result in substantial visual
evidence of cut and patch Work. Remove and replace Work judged by the CPM
to be cut and patched in a visually unsatisfactory manner.
3.04 PATCHING
A. Patch with seams, which are durable and as invisible as possible. Comply with
specified tolerances for Work.
B. Where feasible, inspect and test patched areas to demonstrate integrity of Work.
C. Restore exposed finishes of patched areas and where necessary extend finished
restoration into retained adjoining Work in a manner which will eliminate
evidence of patching and refinishing.
D. Install new products to complete Work in accordance with requirements of
Contract Documents.
3.05 ADJUSTING
A. Restore damaged pipe covering to original conditions.
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