Specifications - Lord and Son Construction, Inc.

SECTION 01732
Selective demolition
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
Section Includes:
Demolition and removal of selected portions of building or structure.
1.2 DEFINITIONS
A. Remove: Detach items from existing construction and legally dispose of them off-site unless
indicated to be removed and salvaged or removed and reinstalled.
B. Remove and Reinstall: Detach items from existing construction, prepare for reuse, and reinstall
where indicated.
C. Existing to Remain: Existing items of construction that are not to be permanently removed and that
are not otherwise indicated to be removed, removed and salvaged, or removed and reinstalled.
PREINSTALLATION MEETINGS
Predemolition Conference: Conduct conference at Project site.
1.3 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS
A. Qualification Data: For refrigerant recovery technician.
B. Predemolition Photographs or Video: Submit before Work begins.
C. Statement of Refrigerant Recovery: Signed by refrigerant recovery technician.
1.4 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS
A. Landfill Records: Indicate receipt and acceptance of hazardous wastes by a landfill facility licensed
to accept hazardous wastes.
1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
Refrigerant Recovery Technician Qualifications: Certified by an PA-approved certification program.
1.6 FIELD CONDITIONS
A. Conditions existing at time of inspection for bidding purpose will be maintained by THE
GOVERNMENT as far as practical.
1. Before selective demolition, THE GOVERNMENT will remove the following items:
a. All Furnishings and Equipment
B. Notify Architect of discrepancies between existing conditions and Drawings before proceeding with
selective demolition.
C. Hazardous Materials: It is expected that hazardous materials will be encountered in the Work.
1. Hazardous materials will not be removed by THE GOVERNMENT before start of the Work. .
2. If suspected hazardous materials are encountered above what is listed in the documents, do not
disturb; immediately notify THE GOVERNMENT.
D. Storage or sale of removed items or materials on-site is not permitted.
E. Utility Service: Maintain existing utilities indicated to remain in service and protect them against
damage during selective demolition operations. Maintain fire-protection facilities in service during
selective demolition operations.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 PEFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Regulatory Requirements: Comply with governing EPA notification regulations before beginning
selective demolition. Comply with hauling and disposal regulations of authorities having jurisdiction.
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